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Sewing Pattern: Dressy shorts with pleated pockets

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sky Turtle shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these dressy shorts.   The unique waistband is made from a combination of fabric and wide elastic, and the deep pleats on the pockets are dressy like trousers. Love, love!!  Her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage Bouquet Scarf

January 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bramcost Publications is ringing in the new year with 15 days of free vintage patterns and tutorials.  They start with a scarf trimmed with silk carnations.  When tied around the neck (or perfectly coiffed hair) the result is a bouquet… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reusable produce bag

December 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Daisy Janie shares a free pattern for this reusable produce bag.  The smallish fabric bags are just the right size for fruits and veggies.  They’re quick to make; the designer was able to knock out 6 of them in just… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt mushrooms

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Etsy seller Fairy Fox shares a free tutorial on their blog for making a felt mushroom.  It’s an excerpt from their DIY Felt Vegetables pattern.  Go to the free tutorial. [photo from Fairy Fox blog]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Jumper dress for baby girls 2-4 months

December 27, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern for this sweet little jumper dress for a baby.  It’s sized 2-4 months, perfect for a baby shower gift.  I’m loving the large scale vintage fabric she used in her example!  Go to … Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Felt friends mini softies stocking stuffers

December 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mollie fromWild Olive  shares a free pattern for some wee felt friends.  A little bit of felt and stuffing, and some hand stitching can make a tiny gingerbread person, owl, or beaver softie.   They’d be awesome last-minute stocking stuffers!  Go … Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt cozy for a Method soap bottle

December 23, 2010 by Anne Weaver

DIY Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a felt cozy for a Method soap bottle.  The plastic bottle looks so much nicer when covered in felt and edged with a blanket stitch. She made hers for Christmas… Read more ...

Freebie: Child measurement chart

December 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

How many times have you been sewing something for a child when the directions say to cut a piece of elastic the length of the child’s waist – and said child is at school, or grandma’s house, anywhere but where… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt envelopes, maybe for gift cards?

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Lark Crafts for a free tutorial showing how to make these fun little felt envelopes.  It’s an excerpt from the book Fa la la la Felt by Amanda Carestio.  They give the dimensions to make one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Postage stamp wallet

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making a special wallet to hold your postage stamps.  I saw this tutorial right after I finished putting the stamps on my Christmas cards.  I had to throw away half of one sheet… Read more ...

Tutorial: Garden Party Dress for toddler girls

December 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Owly Baby shares a free pattern on her blog for this Garden Party Dress for toddler girls in size 18 months.  The rounded yoke and puff sleeves are so sweet!  Go to the free pattern. [photo from… Read more ...

Go there now: Free PDF sewing pattern from Vermillion Rules

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

**Editor’s Note:  If you want a free pattern, you’ll need to leave a comment on the Vermillion Rules blog, not here at Craft Gossip.**  Bethany from Love, September and Vermillion Rules is giving us all an early Christmas present.  From… Read more ...

Free pattern: Snug Shrug for baby girls

December 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Owly Baby shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for a sweet Snug Shrug for baby girls.  This is such a versatile wrap!  You can make it from knit or woven cotton, with or without a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Christmas tree and stocking appliques

December 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whimsy Couture shares a couple of free Christmas applique templates on their blog.  One is a Christmas tree, and the other a stocking.  Either would look cute on a t-shirt for a child, or maybe on a tea towel for… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15 Minute Gift Bag

December 18, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Pretty Posy shows how to make this reusable gift bag from felt.  And you can make one in just 15 minutes!  She embellished it with a big felt bow, but you can use any shape you like.  Go … Read more ...
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