Free Patterns – Page 293

Tutorial: Kicky Swimming Kickboard Slipcover from vintage stretch polyester

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

When summer comes, we pull up stakes and move down to the neighborhood swimming pool. Not literally, but we do spend about 90% of our free time there. And with pool time comes swimming gear. My daughter has one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a fairy tutu, no sewing required

June 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Bird from Bird Crafts shows how to make this no-sew fairy tutu. It’s easy, it’s cute, and you can make these out of any color of tulle. I love the hot pink that she used in her example!! I made… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Unisex boxer shorts

June 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Head over to Craft Passion for a free pattern for these unisex boxer shorts. Make them for your hubby as a Father’s Day gift, or make a pair for yourself for comfy lounging. I love the cut of the pockets… Read more ...

Free download: Super Cute Pattern Making Measurement Chart

June 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver 6 Comments

Every time I make a garment for myself, I get out the measuring tape to see how big I am around the waist, hips, etc. The numbers tend to get jotted down on scrap bits of newspaper with no notations… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ruffled Halter shirt from Oliver + S

June 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oliver + S share a free downloadable pattern for their Ruffled Halter shirt. It was originally published as a freebie in the 2010 issue of Stitch magazine, but is now available as a PDF from their blog. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon Mermaid Doll with a swishy fishy fin

June 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cathie Filian shows how to make this sweet little Ribbon Mermaid Doll. Her body is made from fabric, but her swishy, fishy fin is made from strips of ribbon. Look at her seashell bikini top! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a Zippy Pouch wet bag from a vinyl shower curtain

June 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs over at 30 Days with a tutorial showing how to make a Zippy Pouch wet bag. She gets her water-resistant fabric from a vinyl shower curtain. Brilliant!! You can use this pouch to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to turn a strap right side out

June 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Making straps seems like such a quick little step in a sewing project – until it’s time to turn them right side out. Rae from Made By Rae shares a new trick she learned that makes this annoying step a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Make a baby’s sleep sack from a man’s dress shirt

June 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and The Cottage Home guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s sleep sack out of a man’s dress shirt. I love this idea!! Not only is it a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple dress for Patty Young’s Potty Girls

June 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Have you seen Patty Young‘s new Playdate line? One of the fabrics features her “Potty Girls”, named so because the simple lines are reminiscent of the people silhouettes you see on restroom signs. You can use the Potty Girls… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snap Attack clutch

June 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Head over to the Lark Crafts blog to download a PDF tutorial for this Snap Attack clutch. It’s offered as an excerpt from the book, Pretty Little Purses and Pouches

. I’m loving the layered, off-kilter flaps and the pearl … Read more ...

Tutorial: Anthro-inspired cardigan with free-motion embroidered floral motifs

June 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Inspired by a cardigan she saw at Anthropologie, Bethany from Craftopia made the fabulous cardigan using free-motion stitching on her sewing machine. She she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute. [photo from Craftopia]… Read more ...