Sewing Patterns – Page 495

Tutorial: Mini Christmas Stockings

December 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Simple Notable reduced the size of her sister’s free Retro-Style Christmas Stocking pattern to make these mini Christmas stockings. She made several sizes that are 30%, 35%, and 50% of the original. You can use the smaller ones… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruched apron

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shares a tutorial for making this ruched apron. The gathered fabric apron is striking made in a solid black, and would be pretty to wear as a hostess apron at a holiday or New Year’s… Read more ...

Free pattern: Oversized faux fur coat

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making this oversized faux fur coat. It has simple lines and a boxy shape. It’s an easy pattern, that you can complete in an evening of sewing. The pattern comes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Loopy ribbon puff bow

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these cute loopy ribbon puff bows. They are adorable in a little girl’s hair! She shows them perched above pigtails. They’re made from lots of ribbon loops gathered together to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric corner bookmarks

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shows a quick last minute gift you can make for the book lover on your list. It’s a simple fabric corner bookmark. You can make one from your fabric scraps in a matter of minutes. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adapt a women’s panty pattern to be appropriate for tweens

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she adapted the Rosy Ladyshorts pattern (free) to be modest and appropriate for a tween aged girl. The Rosy Ladyshorts is a beautiful free panties pattern, but it’s a little more mature than… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric sucker Christmas ornaments, no sewing required

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lauren from Transient Art shares a tutorial for making these sucker Christmas ornaments with pretty fabric wrappers. There’s no actual candy and no sewing involved. The materials are inexpensive and they’re quick to make, so you could create a whole… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple felt Christmas pillows

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a simple but elegant Christmas pillow. Made from a natural duck cloth with cream colored felt, the color scheme is a soft and wintery. Any Christmas motif would work, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool gathered skirt with waist tie

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a new skirt for winter. Made of wool, it’s a short gathered skirt with a tie at the waist. You could also make this from lighter weight fabric for warmer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a soft fabric ball toy

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Damjana from Green Apple Cottage shows how you can sew a soft fabric ball toy. You can add loops between the segments of the ball so it can be hung from clip and attached to a stroller handle. The tags… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging dish towel

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this hanging kitchen towel. It’s made from a purchased tea towel or dish towel, with a fabric hanger attached to one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vinyl Trinket Hair Bow

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nikki from WhiMSy Love shares a tutorial for making her Vinyl Trinket Hair Bow. Oh, how I am loving this!! It’s a clear vinyl bow filled with buttons and beads and other small trinkets. It’s an explosion of color and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piped fabric basket

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Niki from Roonie Ranching shares a tutorial for making a piped fabric basket with two small handles. The piping around the top and handles is a nice finish that shows off the lines of the fabric basket. Finished measurements are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim heart Christmas ornament

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

With an old pair of jeans, some scrap ribbon, and decorative stitching on your sewing machine, you can make some shabby denim ornaments for your Christmas tree. With edges left raw, it’s a quick project to make. These would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a robe from your measurements

December 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a simple robe. You won’t need a pattern because she tells you how to cut the pieces based on your measurements. (If you’re sewing it as a… Read more ...