Featured Fabric: Henry Glass & Co. Surf’s Up by Barb Tourtillotte

Pattern Design by: Apple Green Cottage

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Are you ready to start sewing some easy projects for summer? This bucket hat comes in five sizes (for kids and adults) and looks cute sewn in summer-themed fabrics! I used the free sewing pattern and tutorial from Apple Green Cottage, and

Featured Fabric: Studio E Fabrics Garden Party by Maureen Fiorellini

Pattern design by: Heidi Pridemore

Sewn by: Heidi Pridemore

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

The Organize It Basket is perfect to use while working on a project. You can store the fabric pieces inside. Use the outside pockets for the project tools and threads. This basket also works great for extra storage in the kitchen,

Happy National Quilting Day! What better way to celebrate than by joining your community of makers for the Villa Rosa Designs Fast & More Fun Blog Hop? SIY-Sew It Yourself is SEW excited to be a participant in this year’s hop.

A HUGE thanks to Villa Rosa for organizing this hop and to all the generous sponsors for offering amazing prizes! Today

Featured Fabric: Studio E Fabrics Splendid Path by Chelsea DesignWorks with Karen Montgomery

Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

This “pillowcase” style dress looks darling in floral or springtime fabrics and is easily customizable to fit a young child size 2T to 5T. This free pillowcase dress pattern uses the “burrito” assembly method, similar to our free burrito pillowcase pattern.

Featuring: FreeSpirit Fabrics Murano by Odile Bailloeul
Pattern Design by: Sally Gauntlett
Sewn by: Sally Gauntlett

Something I’m trying to do more, since I mostly work from home, is to get out more and work in a local café or park for a little change of scenery. It’s always useful to have something to protect my laptop when transporting it around and keeping

(Like a weighted blanket, but warmer!)

Featured Fabrics: The Blank Quilting Corp. Gypsy Flutter by Elsie Ess

Pattern Design by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by Starlight (@stitchedbystarlight )

Sewn by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by Starlight (@stitchedbystarlight )

Baby, It’s Cold Outside!  Whether it’s snowy where you are, or if it’s just colder than normal (I remember 60 degrees feeling cold when I

Featured Fabric: The Blank Quilting Corp. Lettuce Make Peas by Angel Nicole

Designed by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Do you have trouble keeping track of your gardening tools? Sew this DIY Garden Bucket Apron so they’ll never wander off again! We love this sturdy gardening apron, which can be tied around a 5-gallon utility bucket or tied around your waist for

Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Stand Tall by Janet Rae Nesbitt

Pattern Design by: Heidi Pridemore

Sewn by: Heidi Pridemore

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

I love large and roomy tote bags for those long shopping trips or to take on your next adventure. This tote bag is designed for people on the go and perfect for beginners who have not tackled a tote bag project

By Lindsay Conner

Do you have big goals for the new year? Many people set personal resolutions around January, and one popular longing is to get organized! Organizing and displaying a fabric stash can be a satisfying task, and one which can jumpstart your creativity. By having fabrics and notions sorted, you’ll enjoy many benefits such as easy access, less time

Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Butterflies and Blooms by Gail Pan
Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel
Sewn by: Meredith Daniel

I love sewing for the holidays, and some of my favorite decor items are banners and pictures. Today, I’m showing you how to use simple appliqué to make a text banner to hang on the wall. This one even includes grommets for easy hanging,