Free Patterns – Page 273

Free pattern: Boho chic patchwork scarf

March 16, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Daisy Janie shares a free downloadable pattern on their blog showing how to make this pretty boho chic patchwork scarf. The scarf in their example features swatches of their new line, Shades of Grey. Get the free pattern.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little boys’ boxer briefs

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making little boys’ boxer briefs. It’s her contribution to Celebrate the Boy 2011. Her pattern is available in one size – a boys’ 3/4, but you could size… Read more ...

Read all about it: On buying your first sewing machine

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares advice for new sewists on purchasing their first sewing machine. Most people think this involves a significant investment, but they can actually be found quite inexpensively. She explores several options for a low-cost sewing… Read more ...

Free pattern: Favourite Frills skirt

March 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

This beautiful skirt looks like it walked straight off the pages of a high-end fashion magazine. But it’s actually a free pattern from Your Style Rocks! The Favourite Frills skirt was the winning entry to their Sophisticated Skirt contest,… Read more ...

Free template: Envelope to store sewing patterns

March 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Heather from Heather’s Handmade and Me Making Do shares a free template for making an envelope to store all of the sewing patterns you download and print. The handmade envelopes are sooo much cuter than the ones you get at… Read more ...

Free pattern: Flirty Apron with heart-shaped pockets

March 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Virginia Lindsay from Gingercake guest blogs at Whip Up with a free pattern for making her retro-licious Flirty Apron. The rounded half-apron is trimmed with a ruffle, but the cutest thing has to be those heart-shaped pockets. Love! Get the … Read more ...

Free pattern: Kid-sized engineer’s cap

March 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest joins in Celebrate the Boy with a free pattern and tutorial for making this kid-sized engineer’s cap. The pattern is availabe in two sizes: medium (for heads 18″-20″) and large (for 21″-23″). Make it from a… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Baby Sleep Sack or Spring Scrunched Baby Dress

March 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Baby Sleep Sack with a crossover front. The cuffs include a flap that folds over the hands to protect baby from getting scratched by their sharp little… Read more ...

Tutorial: The Peek-a-Boo Shoulder Shirt, plus a surprise

March 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver 8 Comments

I promised you a tutorial for making the Peek-a-Boo Shoulder Shirt, and here it is! This really is a quick, easy shirt to make. With no set-in sleeves, it’s just two pieces of fabric with edges bound and sewn together… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bosco Bowtie for boys

March 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Carla from The Scientific Seamstress has teamed up with Jennifer Paganelli from Sis Boom to create a free downloadable pattern for their Bosco Bowtie. The pattern is offered in celebration of Jennifer Paganelli’s new book, Girls’ World: Twenty-One Pretty Sewing … Read more ...

Winner of a So Tei-Tei pattern

March 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Our giveaway for a free pattern from So Tei-Tei ended last night, so tonight I get to announce the winner! It’s… it’s… it’s…

Lucky commenter 122, Perrine, who said: I like the summer blouse. I agree – the summer blouse… Read more ...

Free template: Chocolate bunny applique

March 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shares a free applique template for this sweet chocolate bunny. She used freezer paper stencil to paint the image on the fabric, which she then appliqued on to a shirt to make a cute Easter tee. … Read more ...

Get it now: Free vintage nightgown pattern

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

From now until March 13, 2011, Bramcost Publications is sharing their vintage nightgown pattern for free. The sleeveless 1950s nightgown is intended to be made from nylon, but the shape looks enough like a sundress that you could wear… Read more ...

Throw a Singer House Party

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Singer is offering an opportunity for sewists across the United States to to share their love of sewing and try out the Confidence Stylist sewing machine. It’ll all happen through 800 House Parties to take place on Mother’s Day weekend, … Read more ...

Free pattern: Mouse pincushion

March 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for making this adorable mouse pincushion. I love their little mouse whiskers and their scrappy fabric tails! Get the free pattern. [photo from Bustle and Sew] Looking… Read more ...