Melissa Wastney, author of Sweet & Simple Handmade, was raised in a large family and has a deep love for children and the natural world. She keeps an almost-daily blog documenting her craft projects and inspirations.
With 25 simple (yet extremely effective) projects to sew, embroider, and knit, you can make garments, bags, stuffies, quilts, and much more.
The sweet embroidered cardigan above is a thrift shop find embellished with embroidery to give it a new life.
Melissa offers us a myriad of ways to include ‘handmade’ into everyday. ‘Brown paper packages tied up with string….’
The ‘New Mama Everything Tote’ has enough room to carry all of mom’s and baby’s bits and bobs to get to and from market.
The ‘Hooded Winter Coat’ is a personal favorite! How Sweet! How Simple!
The book Includes reusable full-size graded patterns on tissue paper that are perfect for girls and boys!
The projects are conveniently categorized into three ages: infant to 12 months, ages 1-4, and ages 5-10 and each one exemplifies a simple, organic styling with a popular zakka look.
Whether you stitch up a pair of cute baby shoes, knit a clever cardigan, or upcycle adult sweaters into children’s sweaters, this charming how-to book has something for all the little ones in your life.
Giveaway!
To win a copy of Sweet & Simple Handmade, leave a comment on this post telling us if you like scoping out the thrift stores in your neck of the woods! The winner be will randomly selected on May 30th and the name will be added as an update to this post. International winners will receive the e-book. Good Luck!


































