Free Patterns – Page 287

Tutorial: Make a pretty blouse from vintage aprons

September 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Maya from maya*made tells how she turned a pair of vintage aprons into one lovely blouse. It’s a quick, easy project with fabulous results. I love the loose, carefree style of the blouse she created. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ...

Free pattern: Betsy Handbag from Mademoiselle Chaos

September 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Betsy Handbag. I love the shaping that the pleats create! This bag can be made up in any number of ways – printed fabrics, solids, quilting cotton, vintage… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Robin Hood hat

September 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Crafty Staci shows how to make a Robin Hood hat. Add a simple tunic and a pair of leggings (tights if you’re brave enough), and you’ve got a quick, clever Halloween costume. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little monster costume ponchos

September 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becca from Little Polka Dot and Nap Time Journal shows how to make these little monster costume ponchos. She made them earlier this summer as a diversion for her “little monsters”, but they’d also make great Halloween costumes. Make the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Soft toy football

September 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Marie from Make and Takes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft toy football. Your little guy can toss this soft football around all he likes and never break a window. Get the free pattern. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Soft flannel icy-hot packs

September 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make these soft flannel icy-hot packs for boo boos. Keep them in the freezer and you’ve got a cold-pack on the ready. Need a hot pack? Just pop it in the microwave. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow

September 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Josephine Kimberling offers a free PDF tutorial showing how to make this ruffled pillow using her fabulous fabrics. This would be an awesome addition to a girly-girl’s room, or it would also be beautiful sitting on some patio furniture. Get … Read more ...

Free pattern: Henrietta Hedgehog applique

September 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Editor’s note: It has been brought to my attention by a concerned reader that this is a copyrighted design. You can purchase a shirt with the hedgehog design from Mini Boden here. As a rule, I do not link … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tie-front belt

September 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from A Hundred Billion Stars guest blogs over at Free Spirit Fabrics with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty tie-front belt. The belt is wide at the front with long thin ties that wrap around the back… Read more ...

Tutorial: Backpack applique for boys

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

If you think applique and embroidery are only for girls’ items, you haven’t seen what Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar can do. She shares a tutorial over at I Love to Create showing how to embellish… Read more ...

Free pattern: Soft minky fleece sleep mask

September 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for this sleep mask. They made theirs out of minky fleece fabric for a mask that’s soft, soft, soft against the skin. Get the free pattern. [photo from Prudent Baby] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Girl’s skirt with built-in shorts

September 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

When my daughter first started school, I couldn’t figure out why she didn’t want to wear any of the pretty skirts that were hanging in her closet. It turns out that the child just wanted to play on the monkey… Read more ...

Free pattern: Old MacDonald Had a Farm puppet set

September 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver 6 Comments

Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a free pattern and tutorial for a set of animal hand puppets. She includes patterns for a pig, a cow, a dog, a cat, a horse, a lamb, a chicken, and a… Read more ...

Free pattern: 4 Season Crossover Top for little girls

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for a 4 Season Crossover Top for little girls. The loose, sleeveless top is good for warm summer weather, but it can also be easily adapted to winter weather by pairing it with a… Read more ...

Free pattern: For Pleat’s Sake pretty pleated tote

August 31, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Lisa from U-Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for this fabulous pleated bag, the “For Pleat’s Sake” tote. This is like a double-dip of goodness for me – a pretty purse and a clever pun. Go to the … Read more ...