Sewing for little ones is so much fun! If you’re looking for an easy and practical baby sewing project for a special baby in your life, this easy baby bib pattern is a great idea to try. With just a small amount of fabric and about 15 minutes, you can make a baby bib out…
Sewing for Children
Santa Pants Treat Bags
Add a whimsical touch to holiday gifts and treats by packaging them in darling Santa pants treat bags. With my free pattern, these can be whipped up in no time at all, and they are sure to inspire an abundance of holiday smiles! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing…
Stuffed Easter Bunny Sewing Pattern
This stuffed Easter bunny sewing pattern is an easy sewing project that is perfect for using scraps from your stash! Free PDF pattern pieces are included with step-by-step instructions. Stitch up a sweet little Easter bunny softie to tuck into the Easter basket of a special child, or to use as a darling addition to…
Googly Eye Halloween Treat Bags
Looking for a crafty, fun way to package up Halloween treats for class parties, or even an extra-special something to hand out to trick-or-treaters this year? Over at Live. Craft. Love., I’ve partnered up with Darice to create some googly eye treat bags that are not only adorable, but also as easy as can be…
How to Sew a Kangaroo Pocket
When sewing, one of my favorite ways to add a decorative touch to dresses or tops is to add a kangaroo pocket. These pockets are the perfect way to show off your favorite fabrics, and they make for a wonderful place for little ones to store their little treasures or to warm their hands in cooler…
An Invitation to Sew with Me + 5 Quick & Easy Skirt Tutorials #SkirtingtheIssue
There is something so gratifying about taking a minimal amount of fabric and stitching up quickly and easily something fun to wear. When it comes to such projects, some of my all-time favorite things to sew are skirts. Ready or not, now is the perfect time to stitch up one (or a few!) skirts for…
How to Sew Pillowcase Dresses and Tops
For me, there are few things more gratifying than sitting down to stitch up a new outfit for my children, and when it comes to my girls, one of my favorite things to sew are pillowcase dresses and tops. These dresses and tops can be made easily from start to finish in the span of an afternoon, and…
Ornament Bean Bag Toss Game #SwellNoel
Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout November and December, some of my favorite blogging friends will be stopping by Positively Splendid to share some of their best holiday ideas in the third annual Swell Noël series. You can stay up-to-date on all of the fantastic ideas shared throughout the series by following the Swell Noël 2013 Pinterest board, and…
Kids’ Holiday Photo Shoot Tips with Pattern Anthology
With four young children, November around here is prime holiday photo-taking time. Over the years, I have found the secret to capturing the best holiday photos of kids can be boiled down to a few simple tips. Regardless of whether you are an experienced photographer or if you are a photography novice just wanting to…
Study Pillow Pattern and Tutorial (Great Holiday Gift Idea!)
With the holiday season just around the corner, stitch up the perfect gift for students of all ages in your life: a study pillow! Perfect for students from preschool age and all the way up through college, this design features generous pockets for holding workbooks, notebooks and more, plus convenient side pockets for stowing away…