More Sewing Patterns – Page 1328

Tutorial: Travel pillow covers

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Roots and Wings Co shows to make these mini travel pillow covers. They fit around an existing a small travel pillow form. Their method for figuring the dimensions is brilliant – so much easier than doing math! Go to the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric keychains

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Amy from The Idea Room shares a tutorial on U Create for making these fabric keychains. Get started now, and make one for everyone on your Christmas list. Go to the tutorial. [photo from U Create] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Messenger laptop bag

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Made by Petchy created this messenger laptop bag to carry her new computer. The simple lines allow you to show off your favorite fabric. Get the how-to for making one of your own. [photo from Made by Petchy]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ribbon covered headbands

August 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

May Arts shares tutorials for several methods of covering headbands. They give quick instructions for spiral wrapping, enveloping, folding, and encasing. The best method for your project will depend on the width of your ribbon and the look you want… Read more ...

Tutorial: Personalized name pillow

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa Mortenson from The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this personalized name pillow. It features ruffles, patchwork, a fabric bird, and ric rac trim create an over-the-top (but in a good way) girlie-girl charm. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Catch-all quilt for your sewing machine

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Give your sewing machine a pretty place to rest its feet, and yourself an organized spot for your sewing necessities, with this sewing machine quilt. Get Your Craft On shares a tutorial for making one. Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: “Booty bag” purse from upcycled pants

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

My Longest Year shares a tutorial for a “booty bag” – a bag made out of the top part of a pair of pants. In her example she uses a pair of wool slacks, but you could make cute booty… Read more ...

Tutorial: Large fruit softies

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Fun in the Making shows how to make these large fruit-shaped softies from old sweaters and old t-shirts. Go to the tutorial. [via The Crafty Crow] Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Bucket hat

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver 12 Comments

Editor’s Note: This pattern is no longer available. I’ll keep a lookout for other bucket hat patterns and will post them to Craft Gossip when I find them. –Anne

The Simplicity/New Look website shares a number of free downloadable patterns,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage buckets

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

A stylish baby nursery needs stylish storage solutions. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for sewing these collapsible storage buckets. But don’t limit yourself to just the nursery. These fabric buckets are useful for any room in the house, or even to… Read more ...

Sneak peek: New fall patterns from Oliver + S

August 13, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oliver + S gives a peek at the two new patterns in their fall pattern line. The Jumprope Dress is a classic shirtwaist dress with rounded collar that can be made with short or long sleeves. The School Days Jacket… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a “Learn to Walk” belt

August 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ashley from Make It and Love It designed this “Learn to Walk” belt to allow her toddler son the independence of walking without holding a parent’s hand. The fabric belt wraps around the kiddos waist while the parent walks behind… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Flamenco” t-shirt refashion

August 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Alexis at My Mama Made It shows how to refashion a simple tee into a “flamenco tee”, a fitted tee with an oversized ruffle at the neck. Get the tutorial. [photo from My Mama Made It] [tags]sewing, tutorial, flamenco, tee,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple pouch from vintage hankie

August 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Claire from blah to TADA! shows how to make a lovely pouch out of an old hankerchief. The simple bag is perfect for a bride to use to stash wedding day essentials. Go to the tutorial. [photo from blah … Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap gifts in fabric

August 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Jennifer Playford, author of Wrapagami, shares a video tutorial on CraftStylish for a simple fabric giftwrapping fold. Wrapping gifts with fabric is economical (cheaper than a gift bag!) and eco-friendly (no wrapping paper in the trash!), and is especially… Read more ...