Free Patterns – Page 291

Free Pattern: Oopsie the Octupus softie by Melly & Me

July 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melanie Hurston from Melly & Me shares a free pattern over at Moda Bake Shop for Oopsie the Octopus. Isn’t he cute?? I love the little fabric yo-yo “suckers” on the bottoms of each leg! Go to the free pattern … Read more ...

Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge

July 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

1 down, 4 to go… Last night I completed the first of the 5 dolls I pledged to the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. Granted, he still has no face but we’ve got plans to address that. My dear… Read more ...

Free pattern: Dish Ran Away With the Spoon softies

July 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this pair of softies inspired by a favorite nursery rhyme. With her pattern, you can make a softie version of the dish and the spoon from last line… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reusable shopping bag in a handy zippered pouch

July 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Ady from Crafty Ady shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Dinky Zip-Away Tote. It’s a cute clamshell-shaped pouch that unzips and unfolds to reveal a reusable shopping bag. Make one to keep in your glove compartment, and… Read more ...

It’s new: Little Red Riding Hood flip doll pattern

July 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Laura from We Wilsons announces the latest pattern Wilsons Etsy Store – a Little Red Riding Hood flip doll! A flip doll is like two dolls in one. One way it’s Little Red Riding Hood, but flipped around it becomes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flirty Pillows with tied corners

July 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial at her new website for making a set of three FlirtyPillows. The corners of the Flirty Pillows are tied in knots for a fun detail. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scribble Flower T-shirt with free motion stitching

July 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Simply Handmade by Paige, showing how to make her Scribble Flower T-shirt, inspired by a similar design on a cardigan from Anthropologie. The flowers are made with free motion stitching over splotches of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tri-fold wallet with zippered pocket

July 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Craft Passion has the free pattern and tutorial for making this pretty but practical tri-fold wallet. The inside includes pockets for paper money, while the outside sports a zippered pocket for your change. Go to the free pattern and tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Get smooth seams when joining curved pieces

July 3, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Kenneth King shares a technique tutorial at Threads Magazine, showing how to achieve pucker-free seamswhen joining curved pieces. This is particularly helpful when creating princess seams on a garment. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Threads Magazine]… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric holiday wreath

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler skirt and leggings from a long-sleeved adult tee

July 2, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on her blog for turning a long-sleeved adult t-shirt into a cute skirt and leggings set for toddler girls. What a great use for an old shirt!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Whimsy… Read more ...

Join us for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge!

July 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver 13 Comments

I’ve blogged about them several times already, but let me say it again: I love me some Dolly Donations!! Their mission is to provide a bit of comfort in the form of handmade cloth dolls to needy children around… Read more ...

Updated: Free Sewing pattern: Summer Frock for little girls

June 29, 2010 by Anne Weaver 9 Comments

Summer is here and it’s time to dress your little girl in style! The simple summer frock designed by Susan from Freshly Picked is just what you need. This cute and comfortable dress is perfect for those warm summer days,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Super cute car-shaped pillow

June 28, 2010 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs over at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make this super cute car-shaped pillow. VROOOM!! Go to the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from Noodlehead] Looking for… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Super easy yoga skirts

June 26, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Patty Young from Modkid shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making super easy yoga skirts from knit fabric. This tutorial will work to make skirts for toddlers, children, or women. She uses fabrics from her new line… Read more ...