Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Sewing Tutorial: Chalkboard heart placemats

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

She Wears Flowers shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these placemats with chalkboard hearts on them. This would be such a cute way to set the table on Valentine’s, with a special message written to the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Charming Gathered Table Runner

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make her Charming Gathered Table Runner, named so because the gathered strips are pieced from charm squares. The hearts in the middle are attached with buttons, so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tank top with cascading bow on shoulder

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cut Out + Keep user Sew Petite Gal shows how to make a tank top with an oversized cascading bow on one shoulder. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew Petite Gal on Cut Out + Keep]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Beribboned Guest Bath Towels

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make these super cute Beribboned Guest Bath Towels. They’re easily made from long strips of fabric. Precuts would save time, but nothing is stopping you from cutting your fabric either. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart-shaped mug rug

February 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Pleasant Home guest blogs on Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a heart-shaped mug rug. This soooo needs a big ol’ cup of hot cocoa sitting on it! Get the tute. [photo from Pleasant… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pocket Full of Love throw pillow

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Michelle Engel Bencsko from Cloud 9 Fabrics shares a tutorial for her Pocket Full of Love pillow. The large heart-shaped pillow has a pocket on the front for a special love note. Get the tutorial. [photo from Cloud 9 … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stay-Put Dishtowel

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sarah from Sew Saucy shows how to make a dishtowel that stays put when it hangs over your oven door handle. You can make one with a store-bought dishtowel, some fabric, and ribbon. Get the how-to. [photo from Sew … Read more ...

Reminder: Submit your questions for Jenny Wilding Cardon

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Twisted pintucks texture

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create twisted pintucks. I love the way they paired this technique with a simple patchwork design to show off the directional texture. So cool! Get the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweat Heart Pouch

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Sweet Heart Pouch. You could use this small heart-shaped pouch to package a special Valentine’s present, or just to hold sewing notions or other small items. Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Tuxedo Cardigan refashion

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies hares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a plain cardigan into her Tuxedo Cardigan. The gathered panels on the front add structure and lots of style. Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Soft Landing airplane softie

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Soft Landing airplane. The whole thing is made from soft fabric – even the wheels. This would make such a cute gift for a baby! Go to … Read more ...

Read all about it: 12 details for lingerie

February 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

When sewing lingerie, it really is all about the detail. And if you need some insipiration for beautiful details to add to your lingerie project, look no further than Colette Patterns. They share a list of 12 kinds of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Beck from Corduroy’s Closet shows how she turned an adult-sized cardigan into sweater pajamas for baby. This is such a cool idea!! The buttons down the front of the cardigan become the buttons down the front of the sleepsuit. And… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase

February 11, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make their Sleepover Pillowcase. The mix of pretty fabrics makes it special enough to take along for sleepovers. Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]… Read more ...