Free Sewing Patterns – Page 258

Free pattern: Coat designed for the homeless

December 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver

During the holiday season, our thoughts often turn to the less fortunate among us. Carol Kimball shares a free pattern for a coat designed for the homeless. The size is right to fit most (but not all) people and it… Read more ...

Freebie: Wallet-sized child’s measurement chart printable

December 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The folks at Oliver + S share a free wallet-sized printable child’s measurement chart. Just print it, fill it out with your child’s measurements, and you’ll have that information handy when you’re buying fabric for a project or wondering if… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty pincushion with piped edges and button center

December 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from 100 Billion Stars shares a downloadable tutorial on the Free Spirit Fabrics blog for making this pretty pincushion. The edges are piped, and the top is gathered and embellished with a button center. I’m loving it out of… Read more ...

Get it now: Free patterns for cuddly dog and stegosaurus softies

December 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

For a limited time (this week only!), Laura from Wilsons is giving away two of her newest patterns. The first is a cuddly spotted dog softie. The second is a cute stegosaurus with colorful spikes down his bag. They’re free… Read more ...

Free pattern: Toddler’s long-sleeved t-shirt

December 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s long-sleeved t-shirt. Made from stretch knit, a basic long-sleeved tee is easy to sew and very versatile for a young child’s wardrobe. The pattern is sized… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mrs. Claus Christmas apron

December 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make a Mrs. Claus apron. She uses the free Saily Away pattern from No Big Dill but shows how to adapt it… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fur-trimmed trapper hat with earphone pockets

December 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a fur-trimmed fleece hat with hidden earphone pockets. The warm fleece earflaps will keep your ears warm while you’re rocking out to your favorite tunes. If you want to make a hat… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage-inspired Road Cape

December 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

ThunderLily shares a free pattern on BurdaStyle for making a vintage-inspired Road Cape. The short cape has a zig zag front with button closure and a wide tie at the neck. Get the free pattern. [photo from ThunderLily on … Read more ...

Tutorial: Bingo Dauber Bag

December 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tanaria from Treasure Trail Crafts and FreeBingoBag.com shares a tutorial for making a binger dauber bag. The round drawstring bag has pockets all around the outside to hold bingo daubers, 10 of them in all. Get the tutorial. (You’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mix n Match Coasters

December 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelle Boyd from Ann Kelle shares a free tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of Mix n Match Coasters. The tutorial is part of her Handmade Holidays series. A set of these colorful coasters would make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ice scraper mitt

December 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Fleece Fun to get a free pattern for making a mitt that fits around an ice scraper. The mitt fits around a purchased ice scraper and keeps your hand warm (and dry) while scraping the ice and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Caliti clutch purse that converts to a tote

December 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern for making her Caliti Convertible Clutch. I am loving the mod lines of this purse! As a tote, it has circular cut out handles for carrying. But fold the ends over, and… Read more ...

A Quick Handmade Gift For Nurses: DIY Stethoscope Cover Sewing Tutorial

December 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

There are some handmade gifts that are pretty, and then there are handmade gifts that are actually useful — and this little DIY stethoscope cover happily sits in both camps. This easy sewing project is a lovely idea for nurses,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pull-through toddler scarf with fleece lining

December 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for a toddler scarf. It’s made with a fleece lining, and a buttonhole at the bottom creates a pull-through closure. Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from Small Dream … Read more ...

Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron

December 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making the Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron. This project is an excerpt from the eBook Pretty In Patchwork: Holidays. Get the tutorial. They’re also giving away a bundle of sewing books filled… Read more ...