Some days my scrap bins make me feel like I'm teetering on the edge of a hoarders episode. But it feels so wasteful to throw away pieces of fabric that are still big enough to be used for something. Instead of tossing them, I love to use up as many scraps as I can by … Continue reading 14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps
Do you follow along with Me Made May at all? It's a challenge to wear something handmade everyday for the month of May. I've done it before, but honestly, I've rarely committed to wearing solely handmade the rest of the year. My body has changed a lot over the years (hello, five kids will do … Continue reading Flowy Tank Top and Me Made May
Hey friends! It's been awhile since I've posted! Life has gotten busy, with homeschooling, the craziness of having five kids (and a climbing toddler - oy!), and all the things of life. I meant to share this women's beanie pattern months ago, but blogging and sewing took a back seat to life. So I'm back … Continue reading FREE Women’s Beanie Hat Pattern
It's finally starting to feel like fall in Wisconsin, which means it's time to bust out my favorite kind of clothes: cozy layers! Seriously, I love wrapping up in cozy cardigans, flannel scarves, and knit hats. Plus can we talk about my love for slippers? It is deep. And of course, it's just going … Continue reading FREE Raglan Cardigan Pattern and Cozy Layers for Fall!
For many of you, summer is starting to wind down. Here in Wisconsin, though, this is the time of year that keeps us going all winter long. So we are living it up outside as much as we can! My boys have been pretty rough on their wardrobes this summer - and have grown a … Continue reading FREE Summer Breezy Shorts Pattern for Boys!
It's finally summer, so that means it's time to wear dresses! I'm joining up again with Melissa at Melly Sews for her 30 Days of Sundresses series! You can check out my last year's post with free pattern here and the previous year's tutorial here. This year I decided to stick with my knit dress theme … Continue reading Party in the Back Dress FREE pattern
If you've been around the blog lately or following me on Instagram, you know that we're just weeks (days??) away from welcoming baby boy number five. So I've been cooking easy meals and making last minute baby items. Baby pants are among my absolute favorite things to sew for babies, and I decided baby also needs some matching … Continue reading Free Newborn Baby Hat Pattern
Today I'm over at Our Chez Nous, helping Julie celebrate Boy Sewing Week! We all know how much I love sewing for boys, so I couldn't pass this one up. Head over there to hear my thoughts on summer wear for boys. And as part of Boy Sewing Week, I have a free tank top … Continue reading Surfer Tank – FREE tank top pattern!
Today I'm so excited to be a part of 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews! I participated last year, and this year I'm bringing you a free pattern and tutorial for a racerback maxi dress that is super comfy and early maternity friendly! But if you aren't pregnant, don't worry - baby bellies are … Continue reading Racerback Maxi Dress FREE pattern and tutorial
If you ask me, there are few things cuter than brothers in matching shirts. For Valentine's Day this year, I made my boys these super adorable tie t-shirts, but how great would these be for Easter as well?! You can whip one of these up with this free tie appliqué pattern! These t-shirt ties are easy … Continue reading Tie T-Shirt Tutorial and FREE appliqué pattern!