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When I was little, my hair would not hold a curl for more than about 5 minutes. But whenever my mom would do my hair rags overnight, my hair would be super bouncy and curly for a long time. I also remember the frayed strands from the torn cotton hair rollers getting tangled in my…
Hi everyone! It’s Boo and Lu admin Marci here, and today I am going to share with you a free crossbody bag tutorial! This versatile crossbody bag is simple, cute, and functional! It can be used as a stadium bag, when made with clear vinyl, a minimal carryall for a day out and about, or…
Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2024 with another FREE pattern tutorial for you! Today I am going to show you how to make your very own carrying bag for a yoga mat! This free yoga mat bag pattern will create a case that will fit a standard rolled yoga mat and will have…
Who’s ready for an awesome FREEBIE? Introducing the free tote bag tutorial! A tote bag is an incredibly versatile accessory- use it as a reusable shopping bag, for carrying school or work items, as a book bag, for travel…. The uses are endless! Totes are simple to make, and also make amazing gifts. Today I…
Looking for a perfect scrapbuster for tulle? How about a tulle flower? Have you ever made a gorgeous fluffy skirt out of layers of tulle circle skirts, and found yourself with a pile of circular tulle scraps leftover? I recently made the stunning new Sirena mermaid dress, and ended with a stack of tulle circles,…
June 13 is National Sewing Machine Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun, free, and easy sewing project? Today I am going to share a DIY pattern weight tutorial with you. What are pattern weights? Pattern weights are small weights used to hold pattern paper still on fabric in place of…
Did you know that the third Sunday of May each year is celebrated as World Baking Day? And what better way to celebrate than by sewing up an adorable apron! The Gingerbread Apron pattern has three size options, two neckline options, beautiful crossing back straps, and is completely FREE! Today, I am going to show…
It’s February, which means we’re all about the hearts! Today I have a FREE heart zipper purse pattern for you! This darling heart-shaped bag is fully lined, great for scrap busting, and it also comes with three different strap options. You can make this purse as a shoulder purse, a waist pouch, or wristlet! The…
It is gift-giving season, which also means it is gift-wrapping season! Did you know that fabric makes a wonderful reusable wrapping paper? You can have several pieces of fabric to wrap gifts for people in your home and reuse year after year. You can also gift it, and for the fabric use tea towels, linen…
Once the weather starts getting a bit colder, one of the first things I want to do is start baking. There’s just something about being in a cozy kitchen with music playing and the smell of spices and sugar wafting from the oven. To my delight, this year I have a brand new apron pattern…
The school year is starting, and for many of us it means packing lunches every day. Even on days with no school, we are constantly taking little snacks with us to the park or zoo or pool. This year I really wanted to pack my kids’ food using as many reusable bags and containers as…
Hey there! It’s Jackie from Pritchard Stitches and I’m going to be showing you how to do a fun, simple back to school appliqué. I absolutely love sewing for back to school and creating unique, personalized items for each child. For the appliqué I’m doing today, we are going to do an apple with an…
These free headband patterns are brought to you in part for the Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter #cijmakealong2019 If you are anything like me, you might often find yourself in this situation: It’s the day of your sisters/best friends/cousins baby shower. You wanted to make something special but you’ve put it off…