Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial and pattern: Camper van hoop art

January 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Celebrate your wanderlust with this camper van embroidery hoop art! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial. The design would also be great to put on the front of a pillow or tote bag – especially… Read more ...

Tutorial: Travel felt board with attached pocket for the pieces

January 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This travel felt board provides quiet – and unplugged – play for kids when you’re out and about. The felt board folds up and snaps shut into a notebook sized folio, and even has a pocket attached to hold all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Invisible binding for necklines and armholes

January 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sheryl from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows an invisible binding technique for finish off the necklines and armholes of a bodice. It’s a beautiful finish. Not only are there no visible stitches on the outside, but the inside has a clean… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a little girl’s sweater from an adult sweater

January 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I have recently begun knitting. It’s enjoyable for me, but I’m still not anywhere near where I could take on a project as large as a sweater. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can using your sewing skills,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy hooded towel

January 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hooded towels are an easy project to make for kids. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial showing how. You’ll need a bath towel and coordinating hand towel. From there, it’s just a few easy seams to turn it… Read more ...

Tutorial: 30 minute fabric belt or sash

January 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a simple fabric belt or sash in just 30 minutes. She originally made it as a sash to tie around a basket, but it turns out it is also quite… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy no-sew hair bows

January 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Hair bows are an easy project to sew, but what if you don’t sew? Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows an easy no-sew method for making them. Instead of a sewing machine, she uses fabric tape to put them together. … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew leather cord organizer

January 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Between my phone and my laptop and my tablet, I’ve got a lot of cords to keep up with! Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows how you can create this leather cord organizer, no sewing required. It’s a smart way… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy shower cap

January 19, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Stores have a pretty sad selection of shower caps. They’re generally made from cheap plastic in ugly prints, and they’re not made to last long. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buffalo check heart mug rug

January 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can create this adorable buffalo check mug rug. The mug rug is the perfect spot to rest a cup of coffee or hot chocolate! The bold buffalo check print is actually made from… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric heart banner

January 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute fabric heart banner, with no sewing required. Instead of sewing, you can use fusible webbing to create the little heart flags… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Sew your own sleeping bag

January 18, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew your own sleeping bag. Think of all the fun prints and fabric combos you could use! Keep in mind that your DIY sleeping bag won’t be rated be rated for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy hair scrunchie

January 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Hair scrunchies are easy to sew and a good way to use up some of your fabric scraps! Simple Simon shares a tutorial showing how you can make one in just a few easy steps. They include step by step… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a girl’s midi knit dress

January 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a girls’ knit midi dress – and you won’t even need a pattern! If you have a t-shirt that fits the child, you’ve got all the pattern you need. She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Love Notes patchwork pillow, perfect for your small scraps

January 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

The Love Notes pillow by Taunja from Carried Away Quilting is the perfect project for using up your scraps – your fabric scraps AND your little bits of trims and buttons! The “envelopes” are made from 2 1/2″ fabric squares,… Read more ...