Halloween Loot Bag for Kiddos
Matching loot bag? Oh yes! lol. So a request was put in for a “purse” to match the unicorn to hold and collect Halloween loot. Yup, I can do that! Coming right up. I love the unbelievably free pattern from…
Category Sewing Projects to Make
A Unicorn Costume for My Granddaughter
With the upcoming arrival of a new sister for my granddaughters, I was allowed the sacred task of making the Halloween costumes this year. When I asked what she wanted to be, she didn’t hesitate for a second — her…
Child’s Lion Costume
Sewing a Little Roar: Making a Lion Costume for My Two-Year-Old Granddaughter There’s a special kind of joy that comes from creating something especially when it’s for someone you love. This Halloween, I made a lion costume for my two-year-old…
Sewing Pattern Review – March Dress by Helen’s Closet
Miss me my special sewing chums? Have my knitting and crocheting posts been needling you? Cause, fear not, I’m back with more sewing. This time I made the March Dress / Top. Yep. I fired up the machines just as…
Dinah Bag by Catsiopeia
Is this the Cutest Cat-shaped Bag Ever? Well, look what the cat dragged in! My latest make is this sweet little cat bag from Catsiopeia. It is actually named the Dinah Bag though I’m not sure why. I am (mostly)…
Quick & Simple Dice Tray
Something a Bit Different I was recently asked if I could make a small dice tray to roll dungeon and dragons dice. I guess that is a thing! So, a picture was sent to explain what they wanted and it…
Big John Duffel Bag
“Dear John” I think this may have been the biggest undertaking I have ever done in bag making. The pattern I chose is the John Duffel from Uh Oh Creations. The pattern has 3 sizes: small, medium and large. I…
Oh, Tremont Crossbody bag, how I love you!
What is the Perfect Bag? I believe that I may have found it. For me. For now. In Autumn. The Tremont Crossbody bag pattern by Hold it Right There Patterns is perfect for me right now – its a terrific…
Perfect Dungarees Pattern for 2 year olds (Free)
I came across this free pattern to make toddler dungarees and wanted to share it with you all. It is rather perfect. It’s a simple pattern from which I have now made three perfectly fitted pairs of dungarees for my…
The Chris Satchel Bag
I love it when a new or upcoming event requires a new pattern! Hub is planning a trip to the UK so I started looking for a satchel bag pattern as a walk-about bag. I presented him with a selection…
A Little Wallet Completes the Set
Match & Set I know, I know, I keep going on about the little wallet pattern by Stitchin’ Post. I love making these wallets and jump at the chance to make more. I’m completing an ensemble set right now, so…
Fun Gifts Ideas to Make for Everyone
This list of Handmade Gifts was so much fun to research and I can’t wait to make more of the items on this list. From this list, I have made the Sorrento Bucket Hat for hubs with Glow in the…
Delighted with the Free Crocus Oil Pouch Pattern
I’ve had the crocus oil pouch pdf pattern sitting in my computer for a few years now but I hadn’t made it. What a shame! See, I don’t use essential oils so I didn’t really look at it, but I…
Make The Lauren Bag in Red Vinyl
Look Like A Million Bucks (or Quid) My daughter lives in the UK, and we often video chat and talk while I do some sewing. We recently decided to start a project to make an “ensemble” set of bags for…