Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Steffi from Toastie Studio created this felt daffodil brooch for St. David’s Day, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. It’s beautiful as a brooch, but you could also put some at the… Read more ... 
I just posted a giveaway for a PDF pattern fromSo Tei-Tei over in our Giveaways section. Three lucky Craft Gossip readers will win the pattern of their choice. Go to the giveaway to get yourself entered.
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LiEr from ikat bag joins Celebrate the Boy with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of shortalls. These are soo cute on little kids, and their shape easily accommodates a child’s growing body. And do… Read more ... 
Carli from Fearfully and Wonderfully Made shows how she transformed a ill-fitting mock turtleneck into this awesome embellished scoopneck tunic. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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What to do when your little princess loses her tooth? Put it in a royal tooth fairy pillow, of course! Cassandra from Sleeping or Sewing shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow with a castle appliued on the front. … Read more ... 
Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a maxi skirt. The long skirt is made up of three lightly gathered tiers. This would be an awesome addition to a spring wardrobe! Get the tute… Read more ... 
The Spangler from Spangle and The Quick Unpick shows how she refashioned a thrifted adult-size V-neck t-shirt into a shirred t-shirt dress for her young daughter. It’s easily done with elastic thread. Go to the tutorial.
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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a downloadable tutorial showing how to make this striped t-shirt dress for girls. It looks like she started with striped t-shirt knit, but she actually uses plain white shirts that she paints with the… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boys’ jacket. Named the “Harmonica Jacket” by her son, it has a notched collar, cargo pockets, and elbow patches. The pocket on the chest… Read more ... 
A blind hem is a magic little hem for skirts and trousers. Most of the stitching is actually on the hem allowance, with just the littlest of stitches on the front of the garment itself. They’re barely visible, hence the… Read more ... 
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make a little girl’s jumper dress with spaghetti straps. This is such a cute dress!! And versatile, too. It can be worn in colder months over a t-shirt and leggings, or… Read more ... 
Burlap coffee sacks are a fun way to add some texture and personality to home dec items, but it’s not always easy to find an old coffee sack. Michelle from Prudently Painted Vintage shares a tutorial on her blog showing… Read more ... 
Body pillows are so nice to have around the house – for sleeping, lounging, etc. Willow Would shows how to make a new cover for a body pillow, so your body pillow can match the decor of your house .… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for this infant’s vest. Make it from a heavier fabric for layering in winter, or from a lightweight cotton for warmer summer months. snaps
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