More Sewing Patterns – Page 1041

Get it now: Free vintage pattern for a “Grows With Her” jumper

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

From now until May 16, 2011, Bramcost Publications is sharing a free vintage pattern for a “Grows With her” jumper for little girls. The jumper is made to fit a child anywhere from size 2 to size 5. The straps… Read more ...

Tutorial: Calico D-ring belt

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial showing how to make a cute calico belt. The D-ring closure is easy to install and infinitely adjustable. The printed fabric belt would be awesome with a pair of jeans and a… Read more ...

From my studio last week: May 9, 2011

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver 4 Comments

So I never wrote a studio recap for last week. Whoops! Actually, I didn’t have that much to report so there’s really nothing lost. In addition to my blogging gig here at Craft Gossip, I also teach an online writing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted beach tote

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jen Eskridge from Reanna Lily Designs shares a downloadable PDF tutorial on her blog for making this quilted beach tote. The large bag is big enough to hold the towels, sunscreen, and other beach or pool-going gear. (Check out her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled sunglass case

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a handy sunglasses case. Ruffled strips of brightly colored fabrics make it pretty for summer. Get the tute. [photo from Positively Splendid]… Read more ...

Free pattern: Pleated Mary Jane baby shoes

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver 5 Comments

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has updated her pattern and tutorial for making her Pleated Mary Jane baby shoes. These are soooo cute! (No wonder this has been such a popular pattern on her blog!) Get the updated pattern and … Read more ...

Tutorial: Maternity Tiered Dress

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making a tiered maternity dress. This is such a cute look for maternity wear! I can see this being sooo comfortable for the summer. Get the tute. [photo from Me… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible tote from a button down shirt

May 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Suzie from Su Sews So-So shows how to make a reversible tote bag out of a button down shirt. The button placket gets repurposed as an embellishment around the top of the bag. On the inside, she uses one of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid’s Draughtsman’s Pouch art tote

May 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make her Kid’s Draughtsman’s Pouch. The small tote has pockets on the outside for crayons or art pencils, and opens up to show pockets for notebooks and journals. I’m loving the ruffled handles… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans bib apron

May 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Deborah from Art Threads shows how to recycle an old pair of jeans into a bib apron. The backside of the jeans becomes the front, with the formerly back pockets just where you need them to stash tools or utensils. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Paperbag Skirt

May 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making a skirt with a paperbag waist. The high waist is pleated and ties in the front with a belt. Love it! Get the tutorial. [photo from Adventures… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fringed fabric flower

May 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fringed flower embellishment. It’s made from fabric, but there’s no sewing involved. Get the tute. [photo from Two Peas in a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Front Tie Spring Dress

May 8, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Front Tie Spring Dress. She gives dimensions to make one in a size 5T, but she also tells how to figure the dimensions for any size child to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little birdie kitchen towel and hot pad

May 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a matching kitchen towel and hot pad set. She starts with two matching towels; one remains a tea towel, and the other gets remade into a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Kids’ shorts with pockets

May 7, 2011 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a pair of kids’ shorts with pockets. Make them for boys or for girls for awesome summer playgear. Get the tute. [photo from Craftaholics Anonymous] Looking for more Shorts patterns? Check… Read more ...