Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial and pattern: Fur lined slipper boots

December 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making these fur lined slipper boots, perfect for lounging around on Christmas morning! The outside is made from an old sweater, and the lining from faux fur. They lace up… Read more ...

Tutorial: Duffel bag with piped seams

December 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Torie Jayne shows how you can sew a simple duffel bag with piped seams. It’s a good size to use for an gym bag or overnight bag and works equally well for boys or girls depending on the fabric you… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Stitched snow globe Christmas ornament

December 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Hang a little winter scene on your Christmas tree with these stitched snow globe ornaments! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern and tutorial. They’re made from fabric and felt with free motion stitching to outline the shapes. Sooo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree sign

December 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Bugaboo City used scrap fabrics to make the Christmas trees on this wooden sign. As a costumer, she has a healthy stash of scraps in different textures and colors. If your stash doesn’t have the more richly textured… Read more ...

Tutorial: 3 ways to make labels for your handmade clothing

December 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Just like the tags in the clothing you buy, tags in the clothing tells the wearer who made the garment. They might also tell what size it is, or they can mark the back of the garment (especially important for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur Christmas tree skirt

December 4, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This faux fur Christmaas tree skirt is a beautiful finish for your Christmas tree! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The top is made from a faux fur and it’s lined with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled sweater Christmas tree pillow

December 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial for making this cute pom pom Christmas tree pillow from an upcycled sweater. She used a green wool sweater which she felted before turning it into a pillow shaped like a Christmas… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Merry and Bright Christmas towels

December 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Add some fun Christmas cheer to your kitchen with these cute Merry and Bright retro towels! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial and free pattern at Therm O Web. They’re quick to sew and make great gifts. Use… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas tree banner

December 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can use your scraps to make this beautiful Christmas tree banner. The edges are left raw, which gives it a lovely rustic look. Using scraps give a wonderful mix of color and pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory matching game

December 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Use your fabric scraps to sew up a fun matching game for your toddler! Rebekah from Rebekah Sews shares a tutorial at Pattern Revolution showing how. The fabric “cards” are easy for young hands to grab hold of, and they’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Felt cat Christmas ornament

December 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This kitty loves knitting! She’s peeking her head through a knitted wreath, and she’s got a ball of yarn to play with. Donna Herron created this felt kitty ornament for an ornament exchange with her knitting friends, and she’s sharing… Read more ...

Video tutorial: 2 ways to make a pillowcase

December 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Simple Simon & Co. shares a couple of video tutorials showing two ways you can sew a pillowcase. Both methods will create a pillowcase with a contrast cuff at the opening and a clean finish on the inside. The first… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fat Quarter Fancy quilt

December 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

In a perfect world, I’d be sewing up a new quilt every week. But life is busy and I have a hard time maintaining momentum on long-term sewing projects. But this quilt design by Caroline from Sew Can She looks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric Hanukkah candle box

December 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Leni Levenson Wiener created a Hanukkah candle box from fabric, and she’s got a tutorial at We All Sew showing how. The fabric box is shaped like a Star of David. All the angles and small compartments look like they… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew wool felt poinsettias

December 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can create these felted wool poinsettias, with no sewing required. You can use them to make beautiful wreaths, ornaments, or other Christmas accents. I think they’d be gorgeous on napkin rings for your holiday… Read more ...