Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Technique: Adding an adjustable waist to kids’ pants

February 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

As the parent of a slender child, I’m head over heels in love with the adjustable elastic waistband found in many kids’ clothes. Now, Just Deanna shows how to make one yourself in her tutorial, DIY Adjustable Waist.… Read more ...

Sewing Technique: How to Hem tapered pants

February 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Hemming tapered pants may seem daunting, but with a little patience and the right technique, it’s a challenge you can definitely overcome. The method shared by My Secret Pocket offers a clear and simple approach to keeping your hem smooth… Read more ...

Sew a stuffed lovebird with this free pattern

February 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Tweet, tweet, need a Valentine’s gift that’s sweet? Try sewing this sweet lovebird stuffie with the free pattern offered by Molly Chicken. He’s quick to make, easy to cuddle, and even sports a pocket where you can stash a sweet… Read more ...

Tutorial: Putting a tongue lock on a purse

February 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The next time you sew a purse, try using a tongue lock for a closure. They’re fairly simple to put in. U-Handblog has a tutorial that shows you had to install one.… Read more ...

Sew a tooth fairy pillow with this free pattern

February 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Losing a tooth is a big event for a child, so give them a special place for them to leave their tooth for the tooth fairy. Larrissa at mmmcrafts offers a free pattern to make this tooth fairy pillow. I… Read more ...

Why do you sew?

February 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Oliver + S posed that question last week on their blog, and got a wide range of answers. Go read the responses (Part 1 and Part 2). I bet you’ll see yourself in each and every answer.… Read more ...

How to sew a one piece collar plus stand

February 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Off the Cuff shows how to use interfacing to shape a collar when the collar and stand are combined on one piece. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Sew a silk scarf with this tutorial

February 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

You could buy a silk scarf like this one from a chi-chi boutique, or you could make one with just 1/2 yard of silk charmeuse. Colette Patterns offers a tutorial to show you how. Tres chic! [via Indie Fixx… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls’ ruffled skirt

February 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Here’s a quick sewing project for a little girl. It’s an easy ruffled skirt, compliments of Vively Online. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew this simple bag from a pillowcase

February 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This fun pillowcase can be made in a snap using the tutorial from Our Little Life. She says it takes 45 minutes start to finish. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pretty pincushion from a hankie

February 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

I love this sewing project from kootoyoo! She uses a vintage hankie to make a pincushion that’s as lovely as it is practical. Find out how to make one.… Read more ...

Sew a reversible kids’ craft apron

February 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Adventures from the Sewing Studio shows how to make these reversible craft aprons for kids. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple and sleek purse from a fat quarter

February 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Yes, you can make this eye-catching purse from a fat quarter. Find out how with this tutorial offered by the folks at Sew, Mama, Sew blog.… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew a fabric lunch bag

February 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Say goodbye to the waste of a paper sack lunch. Lisa at The Princess & The Monkey made these fabric lunch bags for her kids and shows how to make one for yourself. Get the tutorial. Looking for more… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a 3-d stuffed heart toy

February 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Pin and Paper offers a tutorial to make this sweet 3-D stuffed heart toy. The soft toy would be just the thing for little ones, either as a Valentine’s Day surprise or for year-round fun. Get the tutorial. [via… Read more ...