Years ago I found an Amazon box that fit perfectly in one of our grocery bags. Perfectly! Why did I put it in in the first place? I have no clue. But over the years it has served us very well. I use it for produce when we go grocery shopping or pick up from our CSA. The box makes sure that your produce (or eggs, bread, anything else delicate) doesn't get swung around and smashed up while you are carrying it, or fall over in the car.
I've made a super simple pencil pouch for my preschooler. She's getting new colored pencils for her 5th birthday and they need a place of their own. The older they get, the more stuff they have with pieces and parts that need a "home".
I have several crafty friends making big journeys this summer via airplane with small children. As I was collecting compact kid-friendly entertainment items for them the other day, I thought a cute pouch to keep them together might be helpful. I love using vinyl in pouches so that both kid and mom can see exactly what's being toted and accessed easily.
I thought I would whip up a few cute DIY Sunglasses Cases so that I had a pretty place to keep them.
The Retro Pocket Protector. If you are looking for something fun to make for a Christmas gift this would also be an awesome gift for the teachers or students in your life!
The pattern for the Little Girl’s Crossover Pinafore that I’m sharing is for ages 6-12 months but really you could use it well beyond that age range as the pinafore could become a tunic and top later on as your little sweet pea grows.
For my project, I made Noah a Messenger Style Library Bag to help him carry his every-growing stash of library books he chooses weekly at our local library. Would you like to make your little ones a library bag too? Well, then let’s do it!
After my post here using the awesome buttery soft leather I couldn’t help myself to make yet another leather card case. These things are so addicting to make, you could literally whip up a handful in a half hour. Plus they are just so useful. We all have a drivers license, credit cards, gym membership cards, etc that could use a pretty place to house them, no?
Today I will be teaching you how to make a fabulous Wine Bag, and it will only take you 10 minutes!!! So fast you could crank out quite a few in less than an hour and have an array of pretty packaged hostess gifts to bring to all of your holiday parties.
You will seriously love how easy making these Fabric Utensil Baskets are that you can make a drawerful in no time. Hooray for getting all your silverware, other utensils, or maybe even your sewing knick knacks organized!!
This is the sweet little pillow I made her, totally girly and totally full of doll house fun! I wanted to make a Tooth Fairy Pillow that looked like a little dollhouse with a little pocket for her tooth hidden behind the door. This is what I came up with and I think it turned out perfect!
If you have never sewn with leather I have an fun tutorial to share with you today on how to make a stylish leather card case for all your business cards…or credit cards…or pictures of your littles! Really, the possibilities are endless for using this chic thang!
I have a super easy and sweet tutorial for you today! I wanted to create a bunny pouch that I could sew up quick with all enclosed seams and no buttonholes! It is sew easy and you’ll be able to whip up a bunch in a short amount of time!
When it comes to fabric, I like to use every last drop of it.
So when I saw my leftover cut triangle scraps from yesterday’s Arrow Skirt tutorial, I knew I could turn it into something useful and fabulous.
When I started designing a skirt for the collection, I had this image of arrows going up and down.
When I saw this fabric, I fell in love. When I saw it was on clearance, I had to buy it. I knew immediately I was going to make a new tote bag for my daughter. I am finishing it just in time for school to start too.
I made this library tote to manage my book mountain. This is a fast and easy project. It would be great for beginners on up.
Remember this bag? I’ve completed the pattern and it’s ready for you to download! Click here for the free pdf. In the future, you can find it easily on the Freebies page.
The Happy Handbag will make you happy, particularly when you see the pdf downloadable pattern is FREE and you only need basic sewing skills to complete this project. This simple handbag uses Bosal in combination with Decor Bond to create a structured bag with simple lines. There is one interior pocket with loop and an option for including a magnetic snap. When finished the Happy handbag is 13″ wide by 9″ high by 3″ deep.
Rope handles add nautical flair, while the simple utility of cotton ticking keeps this tote sturdy and practical. It comes together quickly with just a yard-or-so of fabric and a few other supplies. Get stitching, then pull the drawstring tight and head to the shoreline!
