Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Big Bow Pillow

May 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Baby Hank and Say Yes to Hoboken shows how to make this throw pillow embellished with an oversized bow. The neutral fabric and the monochromatic scheme give it a refined, elegant look. Get the how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knot Me skirt for toddler girls

May 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shares a tutorial for this Knot Me skirt for toddler girls. It’s part of her Skirt Week tutorial series. This short knit skirt is so cute on little toddler legs! Lovin’ the knot detail!! Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled travel tissue pouch

May 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Zura from Sew Retro Chic! shows how to make these ruffled pouches sized to hold a travel pack of tissues. These simple fabric pouches keeps your tissues from getting grungy while in your purse. Go to the tutorial. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a thread catcher pincushion

May 14, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kathy from Merriment Design shows how to make a handy thread catcher pincushion that you can hang off the side of your sewing table. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Merriment Design] [via Prudent Baby]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy cinch belt with fabric flowers

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make this super cute belt from scraps of knit left over from previous sewing projects. The belt is made from three layers of knit for extra stability, while the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Gauze A-Line Skirt with Sash

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs over at Simply Modern Mom with a tutorial showing how to make this Easy Breezy Gauze A-Line Skirt. No elastic, no zipper, no buttons. No reason not to make one right away. Get … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Teacher’s Apron

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Kids aren’t the only ones who get dirty at school. All of the art projects and hands-on activities can take their toll on teachers’ clothes as well. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial showing how to create her Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens. This unique oven mitt is long enough to wrap around a hot pot and has spaces for both of your hands. Go to the tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrappy D-ring belt

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a scrappy D-ring belt. It’s easily made from your scrap bin. Better yet, make it using scraps from a bunch of shirts that you’ve made or embellished, and you’ll have one… Read more ...

Free pattern: Springy Little Lamb softie

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Rebekah from Potholes & Pantyhose guest blogs over at U Create with a pattern and tutorial showing how to make this sweet Springy Little Lamb softie. Go to the pattern and tutorial. Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a side-lapped zipper

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how to add a vintage-style side lapped zipper. If you love the styling of vintage garments, this is a zipper technique to add to your sewing skillset. Get the how-to.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shirred pillowcase dress

May 13, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Mandy fromSugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add shirring to the classic pillowcase dress. This would make a pretty new sundress for summer! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Sugar Bee… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bubble dress for toddler girls

May 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy bubble dress for toddler girls. What an absolutely cute dress!! Get the tutorial. [photo from Polkanuts] [tags]sewing, tutorial, toddler, girl, dress, bubble[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hanging organizer for your purses

May 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Purses are fun to make and collect, but you can only carry one at a time. What do you do with the other purses in the meantime? Saffiertje shows how to make a hanging organizer to store your purses. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make an oven mitt

May 12, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Just because an item is practical doesn’t mean it can’t be pretty. Take this oven mitt by Prudent Baby, for example. The mitt protects your hands from a hot pan, but made from a fresh print it’s also pretty. … Read more ...