I love sewing my kids’ swimsuits and I don’t know what it is about it that makes it so fun and gratifying to me. Maybe because my kids love to swim so my handmade swimsuits get used a lot. Or maybe because they are so cost effective – you can often get 2 or more kids swimsuits from a yard of fabric!
Or maybe its because I have more control over the styles they wear… check out how modest this one is! Plus her sun-sensitive skin is protected.
The top was sewn from the Hang Ten Rash Guard Pattern from Peek-a-Boo Patterns. She has really easy and fun swimwear patterns for kids with detailed instructions that make them perfect for beginners too.. This is the second year I’ve sewn tops from this pattern and I love it.
These full coverage bottoms were sewn from a pattern in Ottobre Design Magazine issue 03/2009. I had never sewn them before and I wasn’t sure how much we would like them. But they cover her bum so well (no diving board wedgies!) that I have to give them 2 thumbs up!
Should I give you a sneak peek of the Picnic Tote here too???
Okay… because maybe you already saw it on my blog, CLICK HERE. 🙂
This tote turned out so gorgeous I can hardly stand it!
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Yesterday I took my kids out to their grandma’s farm to see some new baby chicks that just hatched. It was the first time that Cadie wore this little dress I made her from the 01/2014 issue of Ottobre Design….
I’ve been counting the days until I could share this month’s Classic Blocks: Fresh Fabrics tutorial and giveaway with you! All because of the fabric Blend sent for us to use this month… the delightful collection ‘The Makers’ from Cori Dantini. It includes several panel prints with lovely ‘Makers’ sewing, knitting, and painting. They are so pretty and cinderella-ish. And the block that I chose for us to make this month – the Economy Block – is perfect for using fussy cut squares from your favorite fabrics.
Packing to go out of town just got a whole lot easier because you can sew your own packing cubes! Melissa from Melly Sew’s designed these handy packing cubes to keep all your travel essentials safe and organized. I love her no-nonsense zipper technique and the mesh on the front so you can see what’s inside.
I love the idea of making a rash guard too! I actually just purchased some swimsuit material and a pattern (I make my own patterns but never wanted to attempt to make a bathing suit pattern though lol). Thanks for the idea and for the awesome link up!! Have a great weekend!
What a great swimsuit! I love the modest design. I would have loved those growing up. The Picnic tote looks like the perfect size!
I love the idea of making a rash guard too! I actually just purchased some swimsuit material and a pattern (I make my own patterns but never wanted to attempt to make a bathing suit pattern though lol). Thanks for the idea and for the awesome link up!! Have a great weekend!