Sweetbriar Sisters

Adorable Sewing Patterns

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 I originally made this pattern up as a handwarmer, but since I was making it at the same time as my Jack-O-Lantern handwarmer pattern I couldn't help but think of how fun it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

Jack-O’-Lantern Hand Warmer Free Pattern

I've had this idea in my head for a while now, and I'm so excited to start getting it on paper.  (Paper? Well.. on screen I guess?  Has someone updated that phrase yet?) I talk to so many people who are just getting started sewing.  They need to practice their sewing skills and get comfortable by a machine, but they don't want to waste time making an ugly project.  I've been thinking about them a ... View Post

Carlton the Cow Pattern is Finally Available!

I'm so excited to say the Carlton the Cow pattern is finally published!  I wrote this pattern out before I got pregnant, and then, between being super sick for my entire pregnancy and then having a new born, I just haven't been in a place where I could get it tested, edited and ready to go.  It feels so good to finally get this one checked off The List. Carlton is a relatively quick sew, ... View Post