Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Felt spring chicks

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Peep, peep, peep! Jojoebi from A Bit of This and A Bit of That shares a tutorial for making these spring chick softies from felt. Get the how-to. [via Whipup] [tags]sewing, tutorial, felt, chick, peep, Easter[/tags] Looking for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easter chickummyjig

March 30, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Tania Ennor shares a tutorial on Whipup for this chickummyjig softie. I love the long skinny chicken legs and the tiny little wings. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, softie, chicken, chickummyjig, easter[/tags] Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns?… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rusty fabric?

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In most cases, rust is not a good thing. Like on your car – you don’t want rust there. But on fabric, rust can become a design element. Threads magazine shows how to intentionally rust your fabric to get a… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Hot Blossom by Josephine Kimberling

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Josephine Kimberling’s latest fabric line Hot Blossoms is aptly named. I caught a teaser at The Fabricshopper, and it was love at first sight. I can’t wait until it reaches the stores! See the full line at JosephineKimberling.com.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pants leg hem cheat

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Why do the words “hem” and “cheat” in the same sentence make me so happy? Probably because hemming is my least favorite sewing task. Fitzfabulous shares a tutorial for hemming pants without the fuss. Get the how-to. [via Wardrobe … Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap it around and sew skirt

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Good design doesn’t have to be time consuming. Nicole from You SEW, Girl! made this skirt by what she calls the “wrap it around and sew” method. She wrote a tutorial to show you how. Get the tute. [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Folded rose appliques from knit fabrics

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Penny from Sew Take a Hike made these rose appliques made from knit fabric. The tendency of knit fabric to roll at the edges helps create the texture of the rose petals. Genius! She put them on quilt blocks, but… Read more ...

Tutorial: Softie ambulance for a gift emergency

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Jodie from Ric-Rac made this ambulance in response to a gifting emergency. (A child’s birthday coming up, and what to get him??) She shares a tutorial so you can make one to, either for a last-minute gift or just because. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric bin for your hankies

March 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

So you’ve made the earth-friendly move from tissues to handkerchiefs… Now make a fabric bin to hold all of the hankies. Allyson Hill shows how. Get the tutorial. The embroidery details of Clean and Dirty us adorable… Love this! … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Kimono baby shoes

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Homespun Threads shares a tutorial for making these kimono baby shoes. I don’t have a little baby any more, but I’m thinking that a pair of these will be my gift at the next baby shower I attend. Get the … Read more ...

New sewing patterns from Anna Maria Horner

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I have a not-so-secret fabric crush on Anna Maria Horner. I have a set of fat quarter from the Good Folk line that I literally flip through and stroke. So I was a very happy girl when I saw that… Read more ...

Tutorial: Keyring zippered ID pouches

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

These little zippered key pouches by Thimbleanna hold everything you need for an evening out, without the bulk of a purse. They sport a window to show your ID, a zippered opening to keep your money where it oughtta be,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a fabric cherry blossom

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Keyka Lou Patterns shows how to make these sweet cherry blossoms. She uses them as a purse embellishment, but they’d also look great as a brooches. Get the tutorial.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a sleeveless dress

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you dry your laundry on a clothesline, this project is for you! Casasugar shows how to turn an old sleeveless dress into a clothespin bag. Get the tutorial. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, upcycle, refashion, dress, clothespin, bag[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Custom fabric labels using MS Word

March 28, 2009 by Anne Weaver

You’ve labored over your creation, put your love into your sewing, and made something really fabulous. Now put your mark on it! Christina from The Sometimes Crafter shares a tutorial for making your own custom fabric labels using Microsoft Word… Read more ...