• Home
  • Suggest A DIY
  • DIY Newsletter

Sewing

Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew


CraftGossip.com may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.
  • About CraftGossip
  • Our Network
    • Bath & Body Crafts
    • Candle Making Ideas
    • Crochet Ideas
    • Cross Stitch
    • Edible Crafts
    • Felting Patterns
    • Glass Art
    • Home & Garden Ideas
    • Indie Crafts
    • Jewelry Making
    • Kids Crafts
    • Knitting Patterns
    • Lesson Plans
    • Needlework
    • Party Ideas
    • Polymer Clay
    • Quilting Ideas
    • Recycled Crafts
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Stamping
    • DIY Weddings
    • Not Craft Ideas
  • Giveaways
  • Popular Halloween Crafts
  • Roundups
  • Christmas
  • Search

Sneak peek: Patty Young prints in stretch knits!!

April 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

When I saw this post over at Patty Young’s blog, my heart just about skipped a beat.  Her prints are fabulous in quilting cottons, but they’ll soon also be available in stretch knits!  Oh my!!  Read more about this… Read more ...

Interview with Lizzy House at Project: Project

February 17, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lemon Cadet from Project: Project kicks off her new interview series with a series of questions for Lizzy House.  Check out what Ms. House has to say about where she finds inspiration for her fabric lines, her electronic book How… Read more ...

Tutorial: Create hanging fabric display and storage

January 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

hangingfabricorganizerJaime from Prudent Baby created this hanging fabric organizer.  It gets the fabric out of piles and on to the wall so you can see all the lovely pieces that you have.  Go to Prudent Baby for the how-to.… Read more ...

Get some tips for sewing with boiled wool

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

boiledwoolThreads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool.  If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out.  Go to the article. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Limited time: 20% off at Contemporary Cloth for Craft Gossip readers

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

From now until January 15th, Contemporary Cloth is offering a special discount for Craft Gossip readers.  Just enter the coupon code – craft gossip – and you’ll get 20% off your order (10% off fiberarts).  The 20% discount is storewide,… Read more ...

Avoid the soils and stains when using vintage fabrics

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

blemishesonvintagefabricI love the look of a vintage fabric included in a sewing project.  But what doesn’t look good is when the vintage fabric shows an ugly stain or soiled spot.  Julie Finn shares an article on Crafting a Green World… Read more ...

Tutorial: Screenprint with contact paper to make custom fabric designs

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

contactpaperscreenprint Ashley from Lil Blue Boo  shows how you can make custom fabric designs with screenprinting.  Instead of using photoemulsion chemicals to make the screen, she uses a much simpler method with contact paper.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tips for prewashing your fabric before sewing

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

If what you’re sewing is going to ever need to be laundered, it’s a good idea to prewash the fabric before sewing.  That way, any shrinkage or texture changes will occur before the fabric is cut and sewn.  Gertie from… Read more ...

Fabric sale at Chez Ami

December 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

chezamiCheck out the fabric sale at Chez Ami childrenswear!  Knit fabrics are on sale for 40% off, and wovens are as low as $2.50 a yard.   The color coordinated prints and solids are perfect for making clothes for kids! … Read more ...

Wool felt basics

November 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

woolfeltrainbowWool felt is the fabric of choice for many sewers due to its durability, ease of use (no hemming required), and flexibility.  Kim from True Up kicks off her Wool Felt Week series with a short article describing the different… Read more ...

Vintage fabric sale this weekend in Little Rock, AR (US)

November 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

There are few words that bring more giddy excitement to me than “vintage” and “fabric”, especially when used together.  If these words do the same for you and you’re in the Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) area, you’ve got to… Read more ...

Mixing prints in your sewing projects

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

mixingprintsMixing the prints in your sewing projects creates an interesting, lively look.  If done well, the mix looks like it came together on its own.  But anyone who has ever mixed prints before knows that the perfect combination rarely just… Read more ...

Giveaway from Holland Fabric House

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

holland1Sweet Tidings is hosting a giveaway for Holland Fabric House that I know you’ll want to enter.  The prize for the giveaway is your choice of 2 fat quarters and two meters of ribbons of your choice.  Their selection is… Read more ...

Overview of using acrylic inks on fabric

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

paintingonfabricHead over to C&T Publishing Blog to get  the scoop on painting on fabrics using acrylic inks.  (Acrylic inks are different than acrylic paints; they explain the different in the article.)  Go to the article. [photo from C&T Publishing … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dip dye a garment (or yardage)

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

dipdyeLove Charles Vintage shows how to dip dye a wool skirt.  Dying a garment is a great way to disguise a stain or to just give it an update.  You can also dip dye fabric yardage for some interesting effects. … Read more ...
  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • …
  • 15
  • Next Page »

Support Us




Trending popular ideas

Sewing Pattern - Womens high-waist wide-leg trousers
Sewing Pattern  : 9 seam finishes you should know
Free pattern: Fleece ear warmer headband
Fabric Cube Cat Bed - DIY Sewing Tutorial
Tutorial: Simple and easy pot holders
7 Ways to Sew a Stay Put Hand Towel
Tip: Easy fix for a bleach stain on black fabric
Fitted Face Mask for Glasses - DIY Sewing Tutorial
Fleece Beanie with Cuff - Free Sewing Pattern
Sewing Patterns - 15 Women's Shorts You Can Sew

RSS From The Network

  • Simple Zipper Pouch – DIY Sewing Tutorial
  • Cross Stitch a Quarantine Valentine
  • Plastic Canvas Paper Clips Tutorial
  • This Sock Knitting Pattern Might Make You Want to Dance
  • Mini Heart Wall Quilt – Free Pattern
  • Vintage Valentine’s Day Card
  • Embossing Folder Layout
  • Crochet Boho Rug Pattern
  • Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Monthly Gratitude Journal

Categories

Aprons Baby Bags and purses Blankets Bunny Children's Christmas Sewing Patterns Clutch Denim Easter Fabric fleece Girl's Dress Girl's Skirt Hair accessories Halloween Hats Hems Home Decor Hot Pad jeans Kitchen modern No-sew Organization Pets Pillows Pincushions quilts Refashions Scrapbusters Scrap Fabric sewing Sewing Patterns & Tutorials Sewing Techniques Skirts Small pouches Softies spring T-shirts Tabletop Totes Valentine's Day Vintage Patterns Women's

Copyright © 2021 · CraftGossip | Start Here | Contact Us | Link to Us | Your Editors | Privacy and affiliate policy