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Countdown to Christmas with Cheery Advent Calendar Sewing Patterns
Christmas

Countdown to Christmas with Cheery Advent Calendar Sewing Patterns

I love the lead-up to Christmas and one of my favourite parts is watching the kids update the Advent calendar each day. After the battle for who gets to do which days is over (although with most calendars having 24…

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Brave the cold with wonderful women’s winter coat sewing patterns
Sewing for Women

Brave the cold with wonderful women’s winter coat sewing patterns

Winter is coming (is that line getting old?), so it’s time to think about sewing cozy winter clothes. Feel snuggly and warm when you head outside with these winter coat sewing patterns for women. Don’t get stuck with a boring black…

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Decorate your space with Sewing Wall Art
Gifts

Decorate your space with Sewing Wall Art

Your sewing room shouldn’t just be a jumble of fabric and thread (although mine often is!). Express your love of sewing with these fun sewing wall art designs. They make a great gift idea for anyone who loves sewing too!

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15 Practical but Pretty Purse Sewing Patterns
Sewing for Women

15 Practical but Pretty Purse Sewing Patterns

When I first started searching for purse sewing patterns, I ended up confused. I’m from Australia, and to me, a purse is like a wallet and contains both coins and paper money, and a million plastic cards (drivers’ license, credit cards,…

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How to sew a quilted Snakes and Ladders playmat
Toys | Tutorial

How to sew a quilted Snakes and Ladders playmat

Have you been following along with Sew Ready to Play at I’m Feelin’ Crafty? It’s a fun series with sewing projects inspired by board games (and other childhood games).  Pokemon has been a popular one in the series this year,…

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From Boho to Chic: Timeless Tunic Sewing Patterns
Sewing for Women

From Boho to Chic: Timeless Tunic Sewing Patterns

I love these women’s tunic sewing patterns. Great to wear when it’s too cold to wear a dress but I still want to something pretty and feminine. Bonus: I get to hide my butt too! Here’s a great collection of…

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Summery Sundress sewing patterns
Sewing for Women

Summery Sundress sewing patterns

Summer days are for relaxing with a cool drink in your hand in a floaty and feminine sundress. Whether you prefer a maxi dress or want to flaunt your legs in a mini, the perfect sundress is the one you’ve…

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Fabulous felt doll sewing patterns for everyone
Toys

Fabulous felt doll sewing patterns for everyone

Store-bought dolls these days are so blegh! Over-the-top make-up, unrealistic body shapes, and ridiculous clothing – not what I want my little girl to aspire to. I’d much rather sew felt dolls for my kids (yes, my son has felt…

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The Best Swim Trunks sewing patterns for boys
Sewing for boys

The Best Swim Trunks sewing patterns for boys

Time for some summer sewing with these funky swim trunks sewing patterns for boys – everything from Euro style swimsuits to boardshorts, with Speedos and a rash guard/vest thrown in too. Find the perfect fabric and sew up some stylish…

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Sweetest Swimwear Sewing Patterns for Girls
Sewing for Girls

Sweetest Swimwear Sewing Patterns for Girls

Summer means swimming. When I’m heading to the beach or pool, I love seeing my little girl in cute handmade swimmers. This is a gorgeous collection of swimsuit sewing patterns for girls, including one-piece, bikinis, tankinis and rashis. Warm weather…

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Gorgeous Baby Romper Sewing Patterns for boys and girls
Sewing for Baby

Gorgeous Baby Romper Sewing Patterns for boys and girls

Babies are so cute! But babies in rompers are even cuter, especially in a handmade romper sewn with love, in just the right fabric. I’m passed the baby-making stage, but when I meet a newborn (like I did at school…

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Shady sun hat sewing patterns for the whole family
Accessories

Shady sun hat sewing patterns for the whole family

The weather is heating up here, and my freckles are starting to come out again. With skin as pale as mine (and my kids getting their skin from me), it’s time to think about sewing sun hats. I’ve made a…

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How to sew a felt apple pie
Toys | Tutorial

How to sew a felt apple pie

My daughter wanted to dress up as Little Red Riding Hood for fairy tale day at school. I still have a class photo from fairy tale day at school when I was the same age. Unfortunately, I was one of…

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Cross-Stitch and Embroidery for your Home
Embroidery | Sewing for Home

Cross-Stitch and Embroidery for your Home

Spring is a great time to update the look of your home – to give it a fresh look for the coming sunshine months. I’ve already shared some gorgeous cushions and pillows for the home, but if cross-stitch or embroidery…

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Is your fabric stash stifling your creativity?
Tips and Tricks

Is your fabric stash stifling your creativity?

Just before we moved overseas, I had some tough decisions to make. We only had a small freight allowance and most of our stuff was going into storage or getting sold/given away. And my fabric stash and craft supplies didn’t miss…

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Cushion Covers and Decorative Throw Pillow Patterns to sew
Sewing for Home

Cushion Covers and Decorative Throw Pillow Patterns to sew

Spring is here, and I couldn’t be more excited! As I look around my home, I can’t help but notice that it’s in desperate need of a little sprucing up. But as much as I love my husband, I know…

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Chic Shorts & Skorts to sew for the active girl
Sewing for Girls

Chic Shorts & Skorts to sew for the active girl

While I love sewing my daughter pretty dresses that twirl and spin, there’s a problem. She’s an active kid that likes climbing, and sliding and getting in amongst it. Frilly dresses just don’t fit with her active lifestyle. That’s not…

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Crazy Cute Sock Toy Sewing Patterns
Toys

Crazy Cute Sock Toy Sewing Patterns

Last week, I shared some fabulous patterns for sewing your own socks. If your sock drawer is overflowing, turn some of those socks into sock toys. There are a lot more options out there than just sock monkeys these days….

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Designer Spotlight: Puperita
Sewing for Kids

Designer Spotlight: Puperita

When sewing for my kids, I like clothes that can survive action in the playground, but still look stylish. One of my favourite designers for gorgeous kids’ clothes is Puperita on Etsy. This post contains affiliate links. She has a…

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11 Merriest Christmas Ornament Sewing Patterns
Christmas

11 Merriest Christmas Ornament Sewing Patterns

Decorating the Christmas tree is such a special family tradition. Getting the ornaments out of the box, and remembering Christmases gone by. In our family, each family member has special Christmas ornaments that they hang on the tree. Every year,…

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Discover 17 Magical Christmas Elf Sewing Patterns
Christmas

Discover 17 Magical Christmas Elf Sewing Patterns

Christmas is right around the corner. Whether you’re looking to sew your own Elf on a Shelf, a fun Christmas decoration or a cute toy for the kids, start your Christmas sewing projects with this collection of the best Christmas…

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Winter Wonderland: Adorable girl’s long-sleeve dress patterns for all occasions
Sewing for Girls

Winter Wonderland: Adorable girl’s long-sleeve dress patterns for all occasions

Winter is coming (for those in the Northern Hemisphere)! If you have a little girl who won’t stop wearing dresses, here’s some ultra-chic wonderful winter dresses to sew for girls. No more worrying about cold, bare arms with these adorable…

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A Mantra for Sewing
Tips and Tricks

A Mantra for Sewing

Sewing has a certain routine to it. When I’m sewing away, this little mantra pops into my head: Sew, snip, pressSew, snip, press First I sew my seams. Then I snip my threads. Lastly, I press my seams. Following this…

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Mermaid sewing inspiration
Toys

Mermaid sewing inspiration

What girl doesn’t love the idea of being a mermaid? Swimming through the water with grace. Enjoying a life under the sea.  My daughter loves all things mermaid, thanks to The Little Mermaid and the Barbie Mermaid Tale movies. Here…

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