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Pockets just make all clothing better. Learn how to add side seam pockets to any skirt pattern with my free pocket pattern! Whenever I made a skirt or a dress and don’t add pockets, I always regret it. Skirts and dresses are always better with pockets. When I’ve shared free skirt patterns I’ve never added…
To make your skirts special and unique, learn how to add a faux button placket to any skirt pattern! It’s only decorative so the placket will never pop open! I bought this fabric back in January when I was testing some new fabric designs. I had no idea how much I would need this bright…
Learn how to use adult clothing to make shorts, pants, or bloomers for kids. Get some inspiration for the Upcycled Shorts, Pants, and Bloomers Sewing Pattern! The best part about a sewing pattern is seeing it as a base to create something more. The Upcycled Shorts, Pants, and Bloomers sewing pattern is perfect for all…
Learn how to make an easy DIY Elsa dress by combining a white t-shirt and a blue dress. This simple diy costume is the perfect comfortable dress up! When your daughter wants to wear dress ups and costumes all day everyday, it’s important to make the dress ups of their favorite characters while making it…
Learn how to make an easy DIY mermaid inspired dress that is perfect for a comfortable and playful dress up or a simple Halloween costume. We have a disney trip coming up in the next couple of months, so I decided to make my daughter a simple DIY mermaid inspired dress. I never need an…
Make a fun dress perfect for summer or winter with one of these free dress patterns for girls. Some are for knit fabrics and some are for woven fabrics. I love sewing for all of my kids. I love sewing patterns since it makes it easier to get the right look. I really, really love…
Make the perfect Valentine’s sweater with this DIY LOVE applique tutorial. Crochet yarn into a chain and then sew it onto the sweater. I wanted to make myself a Valentine sweater, but I was looking for something subtle that I could wear all winter. I also wanted to stay away from the classic Valentine colors….
Make a DIY ribbon heart tee perfect for Valentine’s day! The heart t-shirt doesn’t scream Valentine, so it can be worn all year long! I love sewing holiday inspired t-shirts for my kids, but I it’s really great when it’s just a subtle nod to the holiday. That way the t-shirt can be worn all…
Make a DIY Chenille heart tee perfect for Valentine’s day! The heart t-shirt doesn’t scream Valentine, so it can be worn all year long! My youngest daughter had a t-shirt that had stains on the front so I quickly covered it up with a pretty Chenille heart. She can wear the heart t-shirt for Valentine’s…
Make a DIY Anna cloak that she wears as she travels into the Enchanted Forest. This is an upcycle so it’s easier and cheaper! When I saw Anna’s travel cloak in Disney’s Frozen 2, I just kept thinking how easy it would be to make from a skirt. It’s essentially a skirt in a bunch…
Make a DIY Anna Dress out of two men’s button up shirts and some trim. Sew and upcycle the dress that she wears to travel to the Enchanted forest. Since I made Elsa’s dress and jacket for my youngest daughter, I just had to make Anna’s dress and cloak for my other daughter. She patiently…
Skirts are one of the easiest beginner projects to sew. Enjoy this list of free skirt patterns and tutorials so you can make your own! I love sewing clothing for myself. It’s why I got into sewing in the first place. Handmade clothing can be really intimidating, but skirts (and free skirt patterns) are the…
Learn how to make a DIY Elsa Dress inspired by the new movie. Hack a sewing pattern for Elsa’s original snow dress from to make a stronger dressup to play with. My daughters have been traveling to the Enchanted Forest ever since we saw Disney’s Frozen 2 movie. They talk about Gale, the fire salamander,…
Make a DIY Elsa Jacket that goes over her dress that she wears to travel to the Enchanted Forest. Upcycle a button up shirt to reuse some of the details. We saw Disney’s Frozen 2 movie when it first came out, and I was fascinated by the animation of the fabric. I’ve never seen animation…
Learn how to make a mermaid tail skirt with tulle! It’s perfect for a handmade costume or just dress up time, and it’s easy to run and play in! My daughters love dressing up and do any chance they can. It makes Halloween costumes extra exciting! Currently one of my daughters wears dress-ups as her…