Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Giveaway: Bernina goodies from We All Sew

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

We All Sew celebrates Thanksgiving with a giveaway of a Bernina goody bag. I love it when the words “Bernina” and “givewaway” appear in the same sentence! Go to We All Sew for details and to enter the giveaway. … Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a pair of leggings

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy Karol from Angry Chicken shares a video tutorial showing how to make your own pair of leggings. You make the pattern from a pair of leggings you already own and that you know fit you. She made hers from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible napkin rings

November 22, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of reversible napkin rings. A fabric covered button makes a pretty accent and a fun place to attach a name card. Go to the tutorial. [photo fro Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing hooks, eyes, and snaps securely

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at the Threads blog showing how to sew on hooks, eyes, and snaps

. The simple hand stiches look nice and attach the findings securely to the garment. Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lil Hand Warmers to put in your pockets

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Stacie from The Creative Crate guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Lil Hand Warmers. The small rice-filled flannel pouches can be heated in the microwave and then put them in your kids’ coat… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled fabric pomander ball

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to use your scrap stash to make a ruffled fabric pomander ball, no sewing required. I love the way the colors and prints are all mish mashed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Santa sack Advent calendar

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this hanging Advent calendar. Each day is marked with a little red velvet Santa sack. How cute!! The little sacks are quick and easy to sew – an important consideration making… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: DIY Shuffle Band

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in kojodesigns’ Gifts for Guys series with a tutorial showing how to make a Shuffle band. This elastic band buckles around the arm and gives a handy place to hold your iPod Shuffle while… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : DIY Sleepsack for babies

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Natasha from Samster Mommy created this sleepsack to help keep her baby warm at night during the winter months, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to. [photo from Samster Mommy] Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Give Thanks embroidery hoop art

November 21, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Fresh Poppy Design guest blogs with Sew Much Ado with a tutorial showing how to make this adorable Give Thanks embroidery hoop art for Thanksgiving. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Fresh Poppy Design] Looking for more things to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle Table Runner

November 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from The Gift Box and Simply Modern Mom shows how to make her Ruffle Table Runner. Strips of gathered fabric create texture on the body of the runner, and bias tape creates a nice clean finish for the edges. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew rolled fabric flower headband

November 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty headband with a rolled fabric flower. Her no-sew method creates a perfectly rolled flower. Genius! Get the how-to. [photo from Lil Blue… Read more ...

Tutorial: Making patch pockets

November 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

LiEr from ikat bag shares the first in her series of tutorials on making pockets. She starts with a simple patch pocket. Even though this is an easy pocket to create, there are some tricks to getting crisp, clean edges… Read more ...

Tutorial: Quick and easy Thanksgiving table runner

November 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to make a quick, easy table runner to dress up your Thanksgiving tablesetting. Go to the tutorial. [photo from CraftStylish] Looking for more things to sew for Thanksgiving? Check out these… Read more ...

Tutorial: Drapey cardigan from t-shirt knit

November 20, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kalleen from At Second Street shows how she created this drapey cardigan from t-shirt knit. The loose fitting cardigan looks great with a plain t-shirt. It takes just a few seams to make. Get the how-to. [photo from At … Read more ...