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🎄✨ Embrace the festive spirit and add a touch of warmth to your holiday décor with our charming quilted mini Christmas tree skirt sewing pattern! Today, I’m excited to be sharing an update for a free Christmas tree skirt pattern project that I shared here years ago! The mini tree skirt pattern has been tweaked…
Stitch up a breezy skirt to add to your summer wardrobe. Skirts are easy to construct and can be customized in so many ways. They are a stylish and fun way to stay cool this summer! Sew one for yourself with one of these women’s skirt sewing patterns. Recently my daughter and I were going…
Every year the girls at Simple Simon & Co host a series called “Skirting the Issue”. It’s a series designed to inspire makers to create skirts and other gifts for girls in the foster care system. I’m excited to be participating in this program once again this summer. I’m going to be teaching you how…
I love to sew simple summer skirts. They are so easy to sew that you don’t even need a sewing pattern! Â Just take a few measurements and you’re ready to go. This skirt was sewn using some adorable seersucker fabric making it cool and easy to wear during the summer months. To get the full…
As my children have grown I’ve tried to adapt my sewing projects to grow with them. This year my youngest turned 13, when the kids were younger I used to sew for them voraciously. I loved making little dresses and skirts for my girls for all of their special occasions, and just for every day….
Summer is winding down here and we are enjoying absolutely beautiful weather this August, which is almost unheard of in Kentucky. Â I figured there was still time for a few fun summer sewing projects before fall. Â I created this quick and easy Patchwork Twirl Skirt for my daughter and thought I’d share the tutorial…
We hope that you enjoy this Wrap Skirt Tutorial and use it to create fun skirt using a variety of your favorite fabrics. You can make it almost entirely from Fat Quarters! This skirt tutorial was created as a part of the Skirting the Issue series at Simple Simon & Co. When Liz from Simple…
Last Fall we went to Disneyworld. Â It’s my favorite Fall vacation, great weather in South Florida, lighter crowds and the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Â We’ve been a few times (one of the benefits of being within driving distance) and I don’t think I’d ever go in the summer again, after seeing how nice…
Pin It If you follow the Polkadot Chair on facebook, you may remember that I shared this photo a few weeks ago of my work table… The story goes like this: I was working a pinwheel quilt out of some Denyse Schmidt fabric that I picked up at Joanns and glanced down at the pile…
I always love finding new ways to sew with pre-cut fabric. This patchwork zig zag skirt tutorial is made using charm squares that are sewn into a chevron or “zig zag” pattern. It’s the perfect skirt to sew for a little girl! If you like this project you may also like this skirt tutorial &…
It’s been a while since we’ve had a Tuesday Tutorial here, I think it’s about time for another one! I’m excited to share with you this patchwork skirt I made for my daughter. Â She had outgrown the last patchwork skirtI made her, and I thought this pattern was in need of an update for an…
For our Spring Break trip, I made this skirt & tank top for my daughter. We were not going to be home for Easter and I thought it would make a cute alternative to an Easter dress. It’s my two layer skrit tutorial made with some much searched for and found Heather Ross Fabric! I…
So there are a million other things that I should be doing today. My house is a wreck from having the kids home for 2 weeks and I’ve got some deadlines to meet for some sewing projects… BUT instead of doing any of those things, I got a “bee in my bonnet” last night and…
How to make a Ribbon Skirt and Christmas T-Shirt I got the idea for this skirt while perusing one of my favorite children’s clothing catalogs… I saw it and thought “hey I can make that for a lot less $!” First you need a pattern to work with.. It can be a skirt, a dress…
I’m so excited to share the tutorial for the Sydney skirt with you. It is similar to my twirly skirt tutorial but a bit “new and improved”. Â Fabric Requirements: 3/4 yard main fabric 1/2 Â yard ruffle fabric 1/4 yard waistband fabric 3/4 yard white muslin or cotton lining fabric 1 package ric rack 1…
So a very exciting thing happened to me last month. I was asked to be a Moda Bake Shop designer! I was SOOOOOO excited! I didn’t dare say anything until I had my first post up over there, but today I have my first tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop… It’s this patchwork skirt tutorial. If…
To make the skirt I started with a tutorial here… House on Hill Road. I can’t leave well enough alone and ended up making some changes. It needed some ric–rac.. I love ric rac.. If I were not 35 years old I would sew it to my own clothes! Tonight after trying the first version…
Are you ready to add a touch of Disney magic to your Halloween festivities this year? More than 16 easy to DIY, no-sew Disney Halloween costumes great for last-minute costumes! Whether you’re planning to celebrate with friends, attending Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party, or go trick-or-treating with the family, Disney-themed costumes are always a…
The Breezy Bunting quilt pattern is a precut-friendly pattern made with a Jelly Roll or Rolie Polie of fabric. With its vibrant colors and endless design possibilities, the “Breezy Bunting” quilt pattern is a perfect choice for both seasoned quilters and those new to the craft. Today I’m excited to introduce you to my newest…
Today I have a fun sewing project to share with you, this Child’s Apron pattern. It’s pretty simple to stitch up and would make a great gift for your favorite kid! If you like this project then you may also like the Ruby Lou Bag sewing pattern. A few years ago, I wrote this Child’s…
Create your very own Christmas gnomes with this fun and easy craft project! In this easy DIY gnome tutorial I’ll walk you through the steps to create both boy & girl gnomes. They are so cute and easy to make, that you’ll find you can’t make just one! Create a cute set to add to…
Machine binding a quilt can save you a lot of time and possibly allow a quilt to hold up better with repeated washings. Today I’ll teach you how to bind a quilt with a sewing machine using a unique trick that will yield great-looking binding and straight stitches every time! First, I’ll say this technique…
Welcome to “finish it Friday” a new blog series aimed at helping me (and you) empty out that WIP (work in progress) bin! We’re kicking things off this week with a finished Giant Star Baby Quilt! I recently made a list of all of the projects that I’ve made but still needed to share here…
Add a homemade touch to your Christmas tree with one of these DIY Christmas ornament tutorials. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite felt, embroidery hoop, and fabric homemade Christmas ornament sewing patterns and craft projects to share with you today. A friend gave me a handmade gingerbread man Christmas ornament several years ago. Every…
The 4th of July is just around the corner, plenty of time to stitch up a few items to help you celebrate. If you’re looking for some fun things to sew this summer, I’ve rounded up 25 4th of July Sewing Projects for you to try. There’s something for everyone on this list, from…
I love Summer. The slower days, the warmer weather, and even the evening thunderstorms. I also love to sew during the summer. I’ve noticed that I tend to alter a bit what I work on during the summer months. I prefer simple, bright, and fun sewing projects. If you’re looking for a new sewing project…
If the warm weather has you itching to make something fun to wear for Spring, then I’ve got 15 suggestions to get you started! Here are 15 Simple Spring and Summer Wardrobe Sewing Project ideas. I spent the last few weeks going through my pattern stash and scouring Pinterest for project ideas for Spring and Summer…
I’m always on the hunt for new ideas for Easter Dresses, so I’ve rounded up 50 great Easter Dress Patterns for Girls. I’ve broken the list down into two categories, dresses made from purchased patterns and dresses with free dress sewing patterns. Enjoy! There’s a running joke in my house that if it’s the night…
Create a cozy and adorable sleeping bag for your child’s 18 dolls with this easy-to-follow sewing pattern. Perfect for sleepovers and imaginative playtime! Today, I’m going to show you how to make this fun and easy sleeping bag for an American Girl doll (or any other 18″ doll)! Just a note: this doll sleeping bag…
All this week I’m sharing simple DIY Halloween costume ideas. All of these ideas are great for teens and older kids and are great last-minute Halloween costumes! Today I’m going to show you how to make a simple Gilmore Girls Costume. We love Gilmore Girls. I’m sure I’m not the only one that holds that…
Learn how to make an apron with this free sewing pattern! This adorable apron tutorial is sized to fit most adults and would make a wonderful gift for your favorite cook! A couple of years ago, I created an apron sewing pattern sized just for kids. Since then, I’ve received several requests for a similar…
Summer is just around the corner, why not create some fun Mermaid themed t-shirts and tote bags for your favorite “mermaid” with these free Mermaid SVG files designed for a Cricut Machine. Hello there! It’s a new month which means it’s time for our free monthly Cricut SVG files. This month I thought it would…
Don’t you hate trying to decide how to fix your hair when you’re on vacation or during warm summer weather? I designed these DIY Fabric headbands using Liberty of London Fabric to help me tame my hair while traveling. This headband tutorial shows you how to make a fabric headband that does not require elastic….
Celebrate Easter with these fun and unique sewing patterns, projects, and ideas. From adorable bunny plushies to colorful Easter baskets, table runners & quilted pillows, there’s something for every crafter in this collection! Here are over 40 Easter Sewing Projects to help prepare you for Spring. If you like this round-up, you may also like…
Alicia from SewWhatAlicia is back with us again today sharing a simple tutorial for this Cozy Cheater Christmas quilt! This project would make a wonderful handmade Christmas gift. Hi friends! Alicia here again from Sew What Alicia. I love all things Christmas. I wish I had the time and means to make an amazing quilt…
I love to find creative pumpkin decorating ideas. I mean, there are so many other fun ways to decorate a pumpkin besides just carving them. Decorate your home for Fall with these Hexagon Fabric Pumpkins. This tutorial from Alica at SewWhatAlicia is so easy to follow and will teach you how to decoupage a pumpkin with fabric….
Whenever I travel I always seem to end up with a mess of cords in my bag. It drives me crazy! I have been meaning to make a cord keeper to take with me when I travel for a while now. This fun and simple DIY cord organizer sewing tutorial by Simple Simon & Co might be just…
Turn a t-shirt into a summer maxi dress with this fun DIY Maxi Dress Pattern. A great DIY upcycle fashion project! Many years ago, I got an idea to make a girl’s maxi dress from a t-shirt. When she was younger, she loved to wear this dress… and had requested another one but this time…
I hate throwing away large scraps of fabric but never know quite what to do with them. Kim from Sweet Red Poppy is sharing a DIY scarf tutorial with you that is the PERFECT project to use up some of your fabric scraps. So bust out that scrap fabric bin and join us as we…
A few weeks ago, I asked some of my “blogging buddies” to create a few small sewing projects using Derby Day Fabrics. I absolutely LOVE the projects they came up with. They shared so many things to sew! From adorable mini quilts, dress patterns, travel sewing kits, and more. Each one of these simple sewing projects…
It’s “that time” again. Time to round up the top projects and tutorials of the previous year. This year all of them were sewing projects, which makes me very happy! Curious to see what made the list? Just keep scrolling down to see the Top 10 Sewing Projects of 2017. If you’re curious about years…
Today I have a fun tutorial for this simple and easy DIY Cat Costume! It would be a fantastic last-minute Halloween costume! This costume is no-sew and features a very simple tutu pattern. If you like this project you may also like this Ariel Costume Tutorial. Hello! I’m Melissa and I blog over at Made…