Free Patterns – Page 262

Tutorial: Parrot costume for Halloween

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Sara from Mom Endeavors created this awesome parrot costume for her young son’s Halloween costume, and shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. She used a photo of a real parrot as a guide so the costume would look… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar

September 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar. This would be so cute for a kid’s room! Think of all the fun they’d have “playing” their fabric guitar! Get the pattern … Read more ...

Tutorial: Use a zig zag stitch to keep seam allowances from fraying

September 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows a quick and easy way to finish off your seam allowances. No serger is required; it’s just a simple zig zag stitch on a regular sewing machine. Fuss free, and it keeps the seam… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece hat with woven ribbon and bow

September 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fleece Fun has a free pattern for making this quick and easy fleece hat. The brimless beanie hat is accented with a piece of contrasting ribbon threaded through and tied in a pretty bow. The pattern is available in a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for girls

September 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this fabulous Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for her daughter, and she generously shares the pattern and tutorial. I love this jacket! The Peter Pan collar and contrasting waist and cuffs are such pretty details!… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler’s cheer outfit

September 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Football season is here, and Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Nap Time Crafters has a well-timed tutorial showing how to make a toddler’s cheer outfit. Make it in your favorite team’s colors and you’ll be ready for game day. It… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tohuko Tote

September 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Tohuko Tote. You may remember this awesome bag as her way of raising money to aid with Japan earthquake relief last year. It… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Potty Training Pants

September 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Rochelle from Home Sweet Homebodies shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of potty training pants. They’re easy to pull on and pull off (important!). They’re made from soft knit fabric with a padded layer down the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Cathy Applehead Doll

September 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Christy from Sweet Tidings and Rose and Lotus shares a free pattern on her blog for making her autumn-inspired Cathy Applehead doll. Her head is shaped like an apple and she wears a fringed scarf around her neck to protect … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple t-shirt for an 18″ doll

September 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen from New Green Mama shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a t-shirt for an 18″ doll. Her pattern is simple and easily constructed, perfect for a bit of doll-sized embellishment! I love the strips of gathered fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cascading Ruffle Skirt for girls

September 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog for making this awesome Cascading Ruffle Skirt for young girls. Rather than having tiers of ruffles running horizontally, the ruffles are vertical. The effect is a cascade of color… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece Cowl Capelet

September 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fleece cowl capelet that’s both stylish and warm. If you want a lighter weight cowl, you can also make this from a jersey knit. Get the free pattern and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Cold & Hot Comfort Packs

September 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a set of Cold & Hot Comfort Packs. These little bags filled with rice and lavender can be kept in the freezer… Read more ...

Free Sewingpattern: Easy baby doll diaper from felt and Velcro

September 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a baby doll diaper. Made from craft felt with a simple Velcro closure across the front, they’re super easy and super fast to make. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: 20-minute gathered skirt for babies and girls

September 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Owly Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt for a babies, toddlers, and young girls. This is a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! It’s also… Read more ...