Free Patterns – Page 303

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Twirly skirt for 18″ dolls

January 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

So you’ve made a twirly skirt for your daughter, and she loves it to pieces. Don’t you think her dolly would love one, too? Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair and May & Mae shares a free tutorial for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Sew a pleated pinafore for girls

January 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore. What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress. Wear it layered… Read more ...

Free pattern: Reader’s book bag

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs offers a free pattern on her blog for making this Reader’s Book Bag. The Tumbler Block patchwork pattern is a fun way to combine prints on the outside of the bag. On the inside, a… Read more ...

Free pattern: The Very Hungry Caterpillar draft stopper

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

As if fabric printed with images from the children’s classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar weren’t enough, Andover Fabrics has a free pattern to create a draft stopper for your door using one of the images from that fabric. How cute!! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew up some fancy bedroom slippers

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

Fabulous slippers make cold mornings (and floors!) more bearable. Nancy Minksy, author of Denim Revolution: Dozens of Ways to Turn Denim Cast-Offs into Fashion Must-Haves, shares a tutorial on Craftzine for making these handmade slippers. Velvet, lace, and other… Read more ...

Tutorial: Throw pillow with mod flower motif

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Purl Bee has a free tutorial for making these fabulous throw pillows. The oversized felt flower design is crisp and modern. Go to the tutorial. [photo from The Purl Bee] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, flower, pillow, throw, decor,… Read more ...

Link list: 50+ free bag and purse tutorials

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of over 50 free patterns and tutorials for making bags, purses, pouches, etc. Go to the links. [photo from Craft Stew] [tags]sewing, tutorial, bag, purse, pouch, pattern, links[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pouch for your short, stubby pencils

January 8, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Bring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them. Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple tunic with pleated back detail

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make simple tunic. The front is loose and drapey, while the back is pleated at the neck and gathers on to a straight panel at the hip. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Monster softie from felt

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Emily from Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial showing how to make a monster softie out of felt. You can have loads of fun with this project, adding your own personal touch with the shape of the monster and his features. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Mini felt dolls and clothes

January 1, 2010 by Anne Weaver 7 Comments

Runo from Nuno Life shares a free pattern to make these mini dolls and clothes from felt. They remind me of a larger, felt version of my daughter’s Polly Pocket dolls. I think it’s because the doll clothes are open at… Read more ...

Cool idea: Sew Teddy bears from outgrown pajamas

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

When her son outgrew his much-loved pajamas, Joan from Nini Makes didn’t send get rid of them. Instead, she cut them up and used the fabric to make sweet little teddy bears for both of her children to sleep with. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a versatile maternity wrap cardigan

December 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Megan from MeganNielsen.com offers a free downloadable tutorial for making this versatile wrap cardigan. It looks great cinched with a belt, but it also looks good hanging loose. Those with baby bumps will be happy to know that it works… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a boo-boo buddy

December 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Trish from Simple Up shows how to make a boo-boo buddy. Keept his little guy in the freezer and use him as a cold-pack for boo-boos and headaches. He’s made from a 12 inch x 12 inch face towel. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Two methods for lump-free t-shirt hems

December 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I love making t-shirts, but I’m not so much in love with hemming them. More often than not, they end up a stretched out, lumpy mess. Pam from Off the Cuff Style shows her two favorite methods for creating lump-free… Read more ...