Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial and pattern: Fun felt cactus

May 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This felt cactus would make a happy addition to your desk or kitchen window! It would also make a mighty cute pincushion, don’t you think? Melissa Gaggiano shares a tutorial and pattern at My Poppet. It is such a fun… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Girls panties

May 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sewing panties is not hard to do, and it’s a great way to use your scraps of knit fabric. Liz from Sew4Bub shares a tutorial and pattern over at The Handcrafted Collective for making girls’ panties. Her free pattern comes… Read more ...

Tutorial: X-frame laundry hamper

May 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

The last time I shopped for a laundry hamper, I was shocked at how much they cost! Especially if you want one that looks nice. But you can DIY your own with a tutorial from Gina Michele. It has a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Flora the Elephant softie

May 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Flora the Elephant is such a sweet softie! Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern for making her. She’s lovely sewn up in a vintage floral fabric with a soft pink wool underbelly and ears. She’d also be cute made… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Doll t-shirt and pants

May 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew a wardrobe of clothes for your child’s doll with this tutorial from Sew What Alicia! She shares a pattern for making a doll t-shirt and pants. Change up the fabrics and embellish with applique and trims to make each… Read more ...

Microwave hot bowl holders in Kyoto fabric by Amy Barickman

May 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Disclaimer: I received product (fabric and sewing pattern) in return for writing this post. Any opinions are 100% mine. I was recently given the opportunity to sew up a project using the new Kyoto fabric line by Amy Barickman of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Rotate sewing pattern darts

May 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Darts allow you to shape a garment by pinching out excess fabric. Though a sewing pattern might have the darts coming in from the side, you can easily adjust the pattern to have the darts coming in from the shoulder. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Velour envelope clutch purse

May 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I never realize just how casual my bags tend to be – until a night when I want to dress up, and then I realize that I don’t have any bags fancy enough to wear out for the night. Valerie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty fabric covered flower pots

May 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make the prettiest fabric covered flower pots. All you need is a pot, some fabric you love, and some Mod Podge

. These would make wonderful teacher gifts! … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Curve top cosmetic bag

May 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This color block zip pouch is a pretty way to store your cosmetics! It has graceful lines, with a gently curved top and a boxed bottom. Inside, a row of pockets will keep your smaller items from getting lost in… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Animal Buddy Blanket for kids

May 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These Buddy Blankets are adorable and would make the sweetest gift for a young child! Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern so you can make one! The blanket is super snuggly made from Cuddle fabric, and the animal head… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Delicate embroidered box

May 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This delicate box is made entirely of thread! It could be a fairy box, but there’s no magic required to make it. Instead, you can use your sewing machine and some water soluble interfacing. CraftJitsu shares a video showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Chemo cap

May 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial and pattern for making a chemo cap. The tutorial is the first in a series of posts she is dedicated to women she admire. Her chemo cap pattern is in honor of… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s flower purse

May 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Look at this sweet flower purse! You can sew one for your favorite little girl. Paola from Sweet Julia Boutique shares a tutorial and pattern at Crazy Little Projects. It has a zipper opening on the back and a long… Read more ...

Sewing Tips – 11 tips for using a muslin to get a perfect fit

May 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sewing patterns rarely fit anyone perfectly straight out on the envelope. Sewing a test garment, or muslin, first can help you figure out just what adjustments need to be made. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares some tips at Craftsy for… Read more ...