I am an artist, but every now and then I draft a sewing pattern for personal use. If I think others may enjoy the use of a pattern I make, I scan it in, make it a pdf and let you have it for free. If you are feeling munificent and want to pay for the patterns, I ask that you donate to a charitable cause, instead. They need the money more than I do. In particular, I encourage people to donate to the National Brain Tumor Society in honor of my close friend's daughter Samara, who has been dealing with brain cancer since she was 4 years old. Please donate what you are able. Even $2 is $2 more research money than NBTS had before you clicked the donate button.

Also, on a somewhat random note, I have written a tutorial for newbie sailboarders, entitled Yakityak's Basic Windsurfing Guide for Noobs. It comes complete with handy-dandy diagrams for your viewing pleasure.

As of now, I have 5 sewing patterns available. The newest is a 6-panel kippah pattern I drafted because my sweet almost-4-year-old keeps losing expensive store-bought kippahs at his preschool.

• A 6-panel Kippah Pattern This fast and easy pattern allows you to make a kippah out of any stable (non-stretchy) material. With the enormous variety of quilting cottons out there, your imagination is the only limit. Child-size and adult-size are on the same pattern sheet. You can see a photo of actual kippahs being worn on (adorable) heads in my blog.
• A Travel Tissue Pack This is a super fast project - about 15 minutes from cutting out to done. Make a small pack to keep those travel-sized tissues easily accessible and clean. A great item to have during cold and flu season - make it as fancy or plain as you like... keep for yourself or give as a cute little token of affection.
• Here is the Toddler/Travel Pillow Pattern These make well-constructed pillow cases and pillow covers that are perfect for kids who are too small to use an adult sized pillow. This is also a great pillow case pattern for those "bucky" pillows that are much smaller than standard size, or for travel-use. 12" X 16" pillow-forms are a standard size available at many sewing retail chain stores.
• Here is the Yak Snack Pack Pattern. Use these easy-to-make, easy-to-clean reusable bags instead of plastic sandwich baggies. No corners = no place for crumbs to collect. The blog entry contains more details.
• Here is the iPod Cover Pattern Using this pattern, you can make yourself an iPod cover that has moderate padding (enough to protect against run-of-the-mill bumps and scratches but not a major insult) and an original fabric cover, unique to you! This pattern allows for a sync cable slot in the cover. The pattern comes in two separate pdf files. You'll need them both. One is the pattern pieces and the other is the instructions.
• Here is the iPod Cover Pattern instructions