Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Charming Elephant Softie

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Thomas from Way Cool Kid shares a tutorial and template on his blog for this Charming Elephant softie, perfect for little hands to hold and snuggle. I’m loving the braided tail and the little birdie embroidery!! Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Giveaway: Sew Retro book plus Anna Maria Horner fabric and patterns!

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro: A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution, shares a Q&A on her blog with none other than Anna Maria Horner. But it gets better. Ms. Horner is partnering with her to offer a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doorway puppet theater

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free tutorial for making this doorway puppet theater. The project is aimed at beginning sewists, using only straight seams and a simple turned hem which she demonstrated earlier this week on her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric book for baby

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy created this fabric book for her nephew, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fabric pages are easy for young hands to grab hold of, and the textures and colors of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Eco-chic shopping bag from a t-shirt

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

EDITOR’S NOTE: Many thanks go out to the readers who pointed out the striking similarity between this bag and one made by the talented Pascale from //between the lines//. Craft Gossip linked out to Pascale’s bag last March (… Read more ...

Handmade dollies for children affected by flooding in Queensland

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If seeing the images of the flooding in Queensland has left you wanting to do something to help out, why not make a dolly? A small soft doll can be a huge comfort to a child during times like these. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead necklace

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for turning fabric strips and bits of wool roving into a pretty piece of jewelry. The long strips of fabric form a necklace, with the roving inside to form the… Read more ...

Read all about it: Bias cut fabric ribbons and resharpening your needles

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a great tip for making custom ribbons from fabric cut on the bias. You can use the strips to embellish a garment, or as ribbons to make hair accessories. In the same post, she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruff ‘n Tumble recycled t-shirt scarf

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial for making her Ruff ‘n Tumble scarf. The patchwork squares are made from recycled t-shirts. The strong graphic images make this an awesome scarf for boys, but of course there’s no reason… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute military hat

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a three-part tutorial for making a super cute military style hat. The sides are shaped at an angle to create a good fit around the head. I’m loving the bit of lace that girls it up,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sleepover Pillowcase with zippered compartment

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a special Sleepover Pillowcase. A zippered compartment gives a place to stash a favorite book or toy. A handle at the top… Read more ...

Tutorial: Nice and straight edge stitching using blind hem foot

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how to use a blind hem foot for edge stitching. The features of the blind hem foot help you keep your stitch line nice and straight. Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew Retro … Read more ...

Tutorial: Add lace trim to a plain sweater

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Small changes can often totally change the look of a garment. Take this sweater refashion by Creative Mind, for instance. She added lace trim around the neck and down the front of a plain cardigan to give it more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric scrap bookmarks

January 19, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Agi from The Crafty Side shows how to turn some of your smallest fabric scraps into cute bookmarks. They’re quick to make, and would be great little “I thought of you” gifties. Get the tutorial. [photo from The Crafty … Read more ...

Queensland Flood Appeal Auctions

January 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve watched the news any at all during the last weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen devastation caused by flooding in Queensland, Australia. In response, Toni from Citrus Pop and Make It Perfect is coordinating a week of auctions of items… Read more ...