Stitch up a stylish tote bag perfect for summer with one of these free pool and beach bag sewing patterns. I love summer! I love the long days, the warm weather, the abundant sunshine, and our time spent outdoors! Whether lounging by the poolside or soaking up the sun on the sandy shores, a stylish... The post Dive into Summer Sewing with these Beach & Pool Bag Sewing Patterns appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through creating elastic bookmarks. These handy accessories keep your place secure in any book and add a touch of charm to your reading experience. Do you ever lose your place in your book because the bookmark falls out? This bookmark is for you! Not only does this Elastic Flower... The post How to Make a Charming Elastic Bookmark appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Is your fabric scrap bin overflowing? If so, we’ve got the perfect solution! Turn some of those scraps into a colorful patchwork tote bag. Learn how to do it with our free Patchwork Quilted Bag pattern. Last week, I shared a free tutorial for making a quilted tote bag using a panel from my Tulip... The post Use your Fabric Scraps to Make a Patchwork Quilted Tote Bag appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

The Garden Patch Quilt Block pattern is block thirteen in the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge series. Minki Kim designed this clever and simple quilt block. Hello there! The Riley Blake block challenge is nearing its end. This week, I’m sharing a free PDF pattern for block thirteen of sixteen in the challenge. I... The post Garden Patch Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Learn how to turn a few pieces from a fabric panel into an adorable, feminine, quilted tote bag perfect for all your spring and summer adventures! Follow along with our easy-to-follow step-by-step sewing directions to create your tote bag! In the last few fabric collections I’ve designed, I’ve included a panel specifically designed to make... The post How to Sew a Quilted Tote Bag that’s Perfect for Spring! appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

It’s week twelve of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge! This week, I’m sharing a free quilt block pattern for a 10″ finished block designed by Sandy Gervais called Flip Flopped. I mentioned earlier that I’m playing catch-up this week with my block challenge blocks. This is the second of two free quilt block patterns... The post Flip Flopped Free Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Join me as I sew along with the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! This week’s free quilt block pattern is Square Pegs and is a pattern for a 10″ finished quilt block featuring a row of squares crisscrossing the block. Welcome to week eleven of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge. I actually forgot... The post Square Pegs Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

The Time Waits for No One quilt block is block ten of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge. This free quilt block pattern features several Quarter Square Triangles and was designed by Karen Walker. It’s a new month, which means new block patterns for the 2024 Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge! As a... The post “Time Waits for No One” Free 10-inch Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting with a needle and thread, these step-by-step zip pouch sewing patterns will help you create stylish and practical zippered bags for any occasion. From cosmetic pouches to versatile travel bags, our free sewing tutorials appeal to every skill level, offering clear instructions and tips! Several of these... The post 21 Free Zip Bag Sewing Patterns for Every Skill Level! appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

I’m excited to introduce you to my newest quilt pattern, Tailored Tulips. The Tailored Tulips quilt pattern is a pre-cut-friendly tulip quilt pattern made using a 10-inch precut or layer cake of fabric and some yardage. It is a companion quilt pattern for my new fabric line with Riley Blake, Tulip Cottage. I’ll share more... Read On → The post Tailored Tulips Quilt & Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more