Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Dressform cover

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Susan from Crafterhours thought her dressform should get a makeover, and so she created a new cover for it. She also wrapped the pole and covered the base to complete the new look. Ahhh, much better! She shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled flower purse

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tam from Sew Dang Cute guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this purse with an oversized ruffle flower appliqued on the side. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial. [photo from U Create]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flintstones costumes for the whole family

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Naptime Crafters shares a series of tutorials on her blog showing how to make Fred, Wilma, and Pebbles Flintstones costumes. (I linked to her Fred costume earlier this week.) This is so awesome! Wilma’s costume includes her dress… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fleece neck wraps, two ways

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make two versions of a fleece neck wraps for kids. The first is a short neckwarmer style, while the other is a longer scarf. Either way is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy buttonhole napkin ties

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how she made napkin ties to coordinate with her Modern Farm tablecloth. It was as easy as cutting a shape from felt and stitching a buttonhole. This is such a neat idea!! You can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Template for marking perfect hems

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created a template for marking perfect hems. Instead of either just eyeballing the hem, or taking the time to keep measuring the hem against a seam… Read more ...

Tutorial: Dead Roses crumpled witch hat

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make their Dead Roses Witchy Hat. I love the crumpled effect on the brim, which is achieved by couching florist wire down around the edge. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up organizer from repurposed denim jeans

October 15, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a roll-up organizer out of denim. You can use it to store knitting needles or paintbrushes, or even make-up brushes. She gets the denim from the leg of an old pair… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric canned goods play food

October 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Jodi Kahn, author of Simply Sublime Gifts, shares a tutorial on Cut Out + Keep showing how to make fabric versions of canned goods. They look just like the ones that mommy buys, but are made from fabric and stuffed… Read more ...

Tutorial: Super cute Girly Owl costume

October 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Whoooo says owls at Halloween are always spooky? This owl isn’t spooky at all; she’s so cute I could squeal! Christine from Following Phubie shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the tutorial. Looking to chat about… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pacifier clip from printed cotton fabric

October 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a pacifier clip. Hers are made from fun cotton prints, which most of us have in abundance already. They’re quick to make and oh, so handy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bias trim with no stitch lines showing

October 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Janet from JMD Designs shows how to add bias trim with no stitch lines showing. She stitches the first side down with a sewing machine, but the side that is wrapped around gets stitched by hand. This takes a little… Read more ...

Tutorial: Chunkier fabric watchband

October 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a new fabric wristband for a watch. It’s made from a wide strip of fabric for a chunkier look. So pretty! And because the watch… Read more ...

Free pattern: Paperbag Ensemble Dress

October 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Your Style Rocks shares the first of their user-designed sewing patterns. The winning design from their “Sunday, Lovely Sunday” contest is the Paperbag Ensemble Dress from jens. This is such a lovely dress! It’s packed with subtle design features… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn short-sleeved summer tees into long-sleeved winter wear

October 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy from Sugar Bee – Craft Edition shows how she made these warm t-shirts for her daughters’ fall wardrobes. She started with short-sleeved shirts left over from their summer wear. And what did she use to make those argyle long… Read more ...