Free Patterns – Page 247

Free pattern: Knit baby romper from a t-shirt

May 14, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern for making a baby romper out of an adult’s t-shirt. They’re quick to sew up, with easy ribbon tie straps. The washed and worn knit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a lavender tea bag sachet for mom

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a good last-minute gift you can make for Mother’s Day, check out this lavendar tea bag sachet tutorial at Lark Crafts. The tea bag-shaped sachets are made out of felt, for a project that’s both… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fitted sewing machine cover

May 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a fitted cover for your sewing machine. It’s reversible, too. Get the tutorial. [photo from Shiny Happy World]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cowboy (or cowgirl) hat pincushion

May 11, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Shelly Pagliai from Prairie Moon Quilts shares a free pattern and tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making a pincushion shaped like a cowboy (or cowgirl) hat. Love it! Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Prairie… Read more ...

Free pattern: Litte boys’ boxer briefs

May 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Max from Max California shares a free pattern for making boxer briefs for little boys. These are so cute made from old t-shirts! The pattern is for a toddler size 2, but she was easily able to adapt it to… Read more ...

Free pattern: Baby knit baseball hat, now in more sizes

May 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Last year, Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shared a free pattern for making a knit baseball hat in itty baby sizes. How stinkin’ cute is that!! The pattern is for babies 0-6 months. Now she’s added another size to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kangaroo Pocket Skirt for little girls

May 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Darci Barnhart shares a tutorial at designer Ann Kelle’s blog showing how to make her Kangaroo Pocket Skirt. This is such a cute style for little girls! The simple gathered skirt has a contrast-y hem band and a kangaroo pocket. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Graphic floral throw pillow cover

May 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a throw pillow cover with a painted design inspired by a pillow from Crate & Barrel. She achieves the graphic floral motif with paper punches, freezer paper… Read more ...

Where has your sewing editor run off to?

May 5, 2012 by Anne Weaver 40 Comments

I don’t usually delve into the super personal on this blog, but since events in my personal life are keeping me from my blogging I thought I’d offer a quick little explanation. My father had been very ill for some… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux sequin designs using freezer paper

May 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she used a freezer paper stencil technique to create a faux sequin starfish design on a shirt for her daughter. The faux sequins are actually dots of glitter paint. Her tutorial includes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Secret Zipper Sweet Heart Purse

May 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Prudent Baby shows how to make a fun heart-shaped purse with a hidden zipper stitched into the front. Their Secret Zipper Sweet Heart Purse would be so cute for little girls! It’s big enough to hold a handful of smal… Read more ...

Review: Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine

April 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver 38 Comments

Note: Although Singer sent me a free Singer 160 Limited Edition so I could write this review, opinions in this review are 100% mine. Singer did not request a good review in return for the machine. Singer 160 Limited Edition… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon Bugs Softies

April 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Whosies & Whatnots and Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ribbon Bugs Stuffies. The small little bug softies have loops of ribbon for wings, and knotted ribbon for antennae. You can use the… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Sugarplum ruffled capri leggings

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Susan from Living With Punks guest blogs in the Ruffes 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a free pattern and tutorial for her Sugarplum leggings. The little girl capri leggings are finished with three rows of ruffles at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable produce bag with mesh panel

April 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Diedre from We Are New Every Day shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a drawstring produce bag. A mesh allows your produce to breathe. Brilliant! Get the pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew!… Read more ...