One of my all-time favorite posts from readers has got to be the free pattern to sew your own Snuggie, Slanket or Snuglet.
Now that fall is just around the corner, I’m starting to get a lot of requests for the pattern again – especially in children’s sizes.  You can certainly grade the pattern down to a kid’s size, but not everyone wants to get out their rulers before they can start sewing.

McCalls has come out with a pattern to make your own fleece blanket with sleeves.
The pattern is available in three different sizes, and while I don’t think the smallest …read more

Whether you call it a “Snuggie” a “Slanket“, “Snuglet” or just that big fleece blanket with sleeves, they’re popular, and at this time of year – it’s no wonder!  You can curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and your needlework, stay warm and keep your arms free all at the same time.
But you’d rather make your own instead of shelling out $50?  Luckily, my lovely friend Karen found a great free pattern to make your own Snuglet!
Welmoed’s Sewing Room has created a PDF how-to for sewing your own fleece blanket from 3 yards of polar fleece.  …read more