A sewing pattern with just ONE pattern piece!

Imagine getting four looks from just one pattern piece....this is The Any Way Top, a Butterick 5371 sewing pattern.  The listing indicates that the pattern is for size Petite, but any clever sewist could enlarge that single pattern piece to suit their size.  It's now on the online shelf at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop.

Vintage Simplicity Sewing Patterns

What I like the best about the vintage sewing patterns from Simplicity are those thick, dark, easy-to-see cutting lines on the pattern pieces (nowdays, the lines are as thick as a hair, and the tissue paper has gotten thinner, if that's even possible!).  And the 'Jiffy' collections were amazing, using only two or three main pattern pieces for construction.  These vintage Simplicity sewing patterns are just a few added to the online shelves at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop:

Independent Pattern Companies provide Unique Looks

If you're a fan of small independent pattern companies for sewing your garments, Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop has just added quite a few to their online shelves, such as:

The Cold Weather is Lingering, so Fight Back with an Afghan!

That cold weather just won't seem to go away, so time to fight back with a warm, cozy afghan!  It sits on your lap as you work on it (knit or crochet), and will warm you forever once you're finished.  Here are some of the latest out-of-print afghan pattern books on the Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop shelves.  And if you're REALLY ambitious (and need some cash), you can sell your lovelies at Etsy, Gypsy Spoonful, or other handmade selling site!

A Marvelous Free Quilt Pattern from Craftsy

If you want to try your hand at foundation piecing some beautiful fabric stars, currently there is a FREE pattern offer at Craftsy, check it out !

https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/ideas/scrappy-stars-fpp-quilt-mqs

Very Vintage Sewing and Pattern Making Books!

As anyone who loves sewing knows, even vintage information from sewing books published in 1939 are worth learning from; all those lovely dressmaker details in the clothes of the era are wonderful!  These two vintage volumes have just entered the Busy Crow Studio shop in the Amazon online marketplace:

Yeehaw, get your country on!

Sew yourself up some country style with this Butterick 5629 shirt pattern. The single size pattern is for Size 8; and can be found at the Busy Crow Studio online shop in the Amazon marketplace.

Sew Your Own Stylish Coat

Hard to believe, but there will be a chill in the air soon after September, probably. Time enough to sew your own stylish, lined coat. This pattern can be found at the Busy Crow Studio shop in the Amazon online marketplace (we only have a Size 6 available....).

Sewing Timeless Fashionable Skirts

This sewing pattern from Butterick is rated Very Easy, and includes three variations on a stylish skirt -- in length, and design.  The multi-sized pattern includes sizes 8, 10, and 12.  Find it at the Busy Crow Studio shop in the Amazon marketplace.

Faux Macrame Knitted Cowl Pattern

Macraknit Cowl with Fringe

Ascot, scarf, cowl, neck warmer:  no matter what you call it, it's the best cold-weather fashion accessory you could want!  First of all, with a traditional long, knitted scarf, you have those two long ends to flap around and get in the way.  Secondly, a cowl looks great whether peaking out from under your coat, or just worn over a sweater or top. 

This cowl pattern features a richly textured stitch that resembles macrame.  The pattern is rated as Easy; you can even do it while you watch TV.  So now, there's no excuse to not whip up a few for gifts in their favorite colors, and to outfit yourself with a richly textured fashion accessory!  Find the pattern in my Craftsy shop (Busy Crow Studio); or at Etsy (Craftique Redux). 

Macraknit Cowl without Fringe

Scrapper Turtle Pincushion Sewing Pattern

There's probably nothing more satisfying than using up those pretty scraps of fabric that you can't seem to throw away, especially to make something useful.  You can easily make some of these turtles as pincushions, or insert a squeaker (found in craft shops) into the shell for a baby toy.  Of course, if you opt for a baby toy, do leave off the buttons, and add embroidered details at the top of the shell. 

Scrapper Turtle Pincushion PDF Pattern, available at www.craftsy.com

An Adorable Quilting Project for the Holidays!

This quilted fabric Gingerbread House is so adorable!  The pattern for this little gem can be found in the January 1995 issue of Quilt World magazine in the Busy Crow Studio shop in the Amazon Marketplace. 

Quilted Fabric Gingerbread House

Knit a Cute Scarf with a Gruesome Name....

Knit up a cute skinny scarf to wrap around your neck, that features adorable heart motifs alternating with ribbed panels....hence the name:  Hearts & Ribs Knitted Skinny Scarf.  It is a quick knit, and very beginner friendly.  Find the pattern at Craftsy.com....

Easy Crocheted Seat Cover

Dress up an inexpensive folding metal stool with this easy crocheted cover:

http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=18561;osCsid=kd2ptm4a3njqu28ovvc7402br5

A pretty necklace to make: Marbled Magic

Swirl pretty colors into marbled handmade beads and accent them with sparkling crystals.

Find the stringing instructions for the Marbled Magic necklace here:

http://www.lulu.com/product/media-download/make-a-marbled-magic-necklace/11389909

Chocolate Zebra Necklace pattern

Make a striking necklace using chocolate and cream stone beads. The pattern includes the materials source information also.

$1.99

Make pretty beads with recycled foil....

The use of recycled foil adds a 'gold-foil' luster to polymer clay beads, and the use of shell nugget beads enhances the look. This tutorial includes instructions on incorporating the foil into your handmade beads and connecting them into a necklace.
$1.99

Knit a Curly Waves Scarf

Knit a scarf with textured feathery 'waves' dancing across its length; find the pattern here:

http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/knitted-scarf-curly-waves/8116053

Knit a Bobble-Head Hat

This fun knitted hat features a comfy loose fit with sassy bobbles along the sides. The pattern is available at :

http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/knitting-bobble-head-hat/8045518

Knit a Go Team! Hat

This knitted hat features an extra-thick brim of vertical stripes. Knit the hat in your team colors for a cozy way to watch those outdoor games! The pattern is available here:

http://www.lulu.com/content/multimedia/go-team-knitted-hat/7966177