14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps
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…
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Flowy Tank Top and Me Made May
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…
accessories | DIY | Fall | Free pattern | If Only Designs | Sewing | sewing for women | winter
FREE Women’s Beanie Hat Pattern
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…
DIY | Fall | Free pattern | If Only Designs | Sewing | sewing for women | tutorial
FREE Raglan Cardigan Pattern and Cozy Layers for Fall!
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…
DIY | Free pattern | Handmade Gifts for Boys | If Only Designs | Kids | Sewing | sewing for boys | tutorial | upcycle
FREE Summer Breezy Shorts Pattern for Boys!
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…
DIY | Free pattern | If Only Designs | Sewing | sewing for women | Summer | tutorial
Party in the Back Dress FREE pattern
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…
accessories | baby | Baby Shower | DIY | Free pattern | gift | If Only Designs | Kids | Sewing | sewing for baby | sewing for boys | sewing for girls | sewing handmade gifts | tutorial | upcycle
Free Newborn Baby Hat 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…
DIY | Free pattern | If Only Designs | Kids | Sewing | sewing for boys | Summer | tutorial
Surfer Tank – FREE tank top 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…
Racerback Maxi Dress FREE pattern and tutorial
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…
Easter | Free pattern | holiday | If Only Designs | Kids | Sewing | sewing for baby | sewing for boys | tutorial | valentine's day
Tie T-Shirt Tutorial and FREE appliqué pattern!
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?!…