Free Pattern Friday - Summer Make-It Ideas - Monkey String Toy

Monkey String Toy

It's Summer and the kids are out of school. It's been less than a week and you are already looking for some Summer Boredom Busters. This easy and fun string toy, originally published in McCALL'S SUMMER MAKE-IT IDEAS, VOL: III, 1968, is a great project for little fingers. It requires only hand stitching and glue and the materials could be anything you have on hand. Download this easy to sew pattern HERE. Prints on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper.

Free Pattern Friday - Four Bears Stuffed Toys

Four Bears Stuffed Toys Pattern

You will love these adorable stuffed bears designed by Joan Russell for Women's Day Magazine in November of 1963. Sew mama and baby Koala bears, Circus bear or Honey bear. These classic plushies will become your favorite gift to make for the little ones in your life. Download pattern HERE. Prints on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. 

Courtesy of AdeleBeeAnnPattens on Goodsmiths.

Free Pattern Friday - Pretty Trimmings for Fancy Dresses

Pretty Trimmings for Fancy Dresses

Rows and rows of 
ruffled lace or eyelet 
transform an ordinary A-line into something divine!


Easy to follow instructions print on 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. Download HERE.



Originally published by Better Homes and Gardens Stitchery and Crafts ©1966.

Free Pattern Friday - Grab Bag Purse

The Grab Bag Purse

It's that 70's purse. You know. The shoulder bag of scrap fabric that was so easy to make. It went everywhere your ratty jeans and jean jacket went. Concerts... Happenings... Don't remember? Take a little trip down memory lane with this easy to make boho hobo bag.  Download HERE.

Free Pattern Friday - Baby Shoes from Scraps

August 1954 Woman's Day Magazine

These easy to make baby booties would be wonderful coverings for pudgy little baby feet. Made in a variety of fabric bits and ribbons, your little one will have a shoe wardrobe to make Imelda Marcos jealous! Great baby shower gifts too. Download this easily charted pattern to make booties. Drafted up they could be booties for you too! Download HERE.

Published by Woman's Day August, 1954. Courtesy of CynicalGirl.