Sweetbriar Sisters

Adorable Sewing Patterns

A New Crazy Project (hopefully)

I'm sure you've noticed I've been releasing lots of video tutorials lately. It's a new crazy idea I have, and I hope you guys are going to love it. Basically I want to make a sewing class, but instead of boring lessons, there will just be a library of fun projects that, when followed in order, build on each other to, gradually adding skills to the maker. We are starting at the very ... View Post

DIY Thanksgiving T-shirt | Free No Sew Tutorial

This DIY Thanksgiving t-shirt is just what the Turkey ordered. Ok, that was the cheesiest sentence ever. But I'm still pretty excited about how cute this turned out I've been having so much fun with these diy Thanksgiving t-shirts. I love putting my little guy into something festive for each holiday and I love how quickly these work up. Plus, once I have a roll of fusible web, I just ... View Post

Kitty Cat Bean Bag Hand Warmer Free Sewing Pattern

Today's pattern is a free kitty cat bean bag hand warmer. It's another very easy pattern that is perfect for beginners and has the added bonus of a little skill building using some simple fusible web techniques. I originally made this pattern up as a handwarmer, but since I was making it at the same time as my Jack-O-Lantern handwarmer pattern I couldn't help but think of how fun it would be ... View Post

Invisible Disabilities are real. Seriously.

It’s Invisible Disabilities Week, which is a cause close to my heart.  I just had to take a sec and share my thoughts. I was still in college when I first got sick. A very helpful school councilor was able to give me some suggestions on how to keep up my strength so I could finish. One of her suggestions was to get a handicapped placard so I could focus all my energy on learning rather ... View Post

DIY Trick or Treat Bag | Free Pattern

Our Halloween sewing continues as we make this Black Cat Trick or Treat bag! I love all things Halloween. We don't have any trick-or-treaters in our house yet (gives us a year or two and we'll be down that route) but it's still fun to have a cute little candy holder to pass out our treats. This is the perfect size for passing out candy. And I especially love how it can smush flat for ... View Post

Make a 10 Minute No Sew Halloween Tshirt

I am having so much fun dressing this kid of mine. I swear, I put so much more time and effort into his wardrobe than I do my own! But they are only little once, right? So I'm living it up while I can. (It will be a very sad day for me when he insists on picking out his own outfits.) I just made him this super quick, no sew Halloween shirt (because I can't stand the cuteness of seasonal ... View Post