Vintage Patterns – Page 4

Free pattern: Retro camper inspired toiletry bag

May 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for sewing a toiletry bag with a shape inspired by an Airstream or other vintage camper. The camper inspired shape is perfect as a travel toiletry bag! The streamlined design is cute, but you could… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ringbearer pillows you can make in 20 minutes

May 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Taylor at Punk Projects shows three ringbearer pillows you can make in 20 minutes or less. All three are based on a simple square pillow, but embellished up to create three different looks. One has pearl dots sewn on it,… Read more ...

3 tips for sewing with vintage patterns

April 8, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You can’t beat a vintage sewing pattern for beautiful details! BurdaStyle gives 3 tips for sewing with vintage patterns. These three easy tips will help make it easier to handle the pattern and to end up with a project you’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: Thread spool flowers to pretty up your sewing space

April 1, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How pretty would these thread spool flowers be sitting on a shelf in your sewing space? They’d do double duty as decorations and sewing supplies. I’m loving the brights they used! I think they’d also be pretty from vintage spools,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage camper hot pad

March 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

The hot pad for the month at Crafty Staci is a cute one. A vintage camper! It has me dreaming of weekend getaways and camping trips. Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a vintage camper hot pad. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Honey Bunny rabbit doll

March 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This Honey Bunny rabbit doll is a free pattern from Honeybee Cloths. Make one from fleece or Snuggle fabric for a soft huggable doll. Or make one from linen or cotton for a more vintage inspired look. This would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sewing pattern wall art

March 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Even if pieces are missing or the pattern is damaged, vintage sewing patterns are worth hoarding just for the cover art. Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can make fun wall art from vintage sewing pattern covers. If you’re… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired baby burp cloth

February 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This vintage-inspired burp cloth makes a sweet gift for a new baby. Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial and a free pattern for making one on their blog, The Stitch. Make it from a vintage-y fabric and trim it out cute… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sheet pajama set

February 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a couple of tutorials showing how you can make a simple pajama set from vintage sheets. The top is a pillowcase style top, and she shows how to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy tufted pincushion

November 3, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Mad for Fabric shares a tutorial for making a scrappy tufted pincushion. She includes a free pattern. The tufted button center and stitches around the wedge shaped pieces give it a pretty flower shape. If you have small… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage camper kitchen set

October 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this sweet vintage camper kitchen set. The set includes a hot pad with a vintage camper applique and a coordinating kitchen towel. She includes a free pattern for the adorable camper… Read more ...

Free pattern: Goodall Cardigan for kids

October 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can get a pattern for this awesome kids’ cardigan for free from Celina from Petit á Petit & Family. The design is inspired by a vintage college/ university cardigan. It’s sharp made out of solids, but also cute made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat quarter bandana snap bib

September 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Fox Vintage UK shares a tutorial at the Pattern Patter blog showing how you can make a bandana style baby bib with a snap closure. (If you don’t have a snap setting tool, you could easily sub a Velcro closure… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage scarf lumbar pillow

August 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a lumbar pillow out of a vintage scarf. The bright colors and patterns of a vintage scarf make a gorgeous pillow, especially when you add yarn pom poms to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sewing pattern envelope zippered pouch, plus a free printable

July 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Look closely at that vintage pattern envelope. It’s actually a zippered pouch. Isn’t that the cutest thing ever!! Deby from So Sew Easy recently made some to take to a sewing event, and she shares a tutorial – and a… Read more ...