Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Long fringe knit skirt

March 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Shauna at Shwin & Shwin shows how you can sew this long fringe skirt from knit fabric. She shows it for a little girl, but this style would work for any age really. The double layers let you have long… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Little girls layered apron twirl skirt

March 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make this pretty layered twirly skirt for little girls. The skirt has two layers plus a little apron in the front. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make them in girls’ sizes… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Miniature felt pizza for dolls

March 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Make it a pizza night for your dolls with this mini felt pizza! You can sew one from felt. Melissa from Making Melissa shares a tutorial and pattern and My Poppet. It’s made with easy hand stitches and is soo… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Little oval handbag

March 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I’m loving this little oval handbag, and not just because they made it up in kitty fabric! The shape of the purse is delightful – a curved bag with a flat bottom, zip opening, and short handles. It’s chic and… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Fringe flannel baby bib

March 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These fringe flannel baby bibs make the perfect baby gift! Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial and sewing pattern at Crazy Little Projects. Not only are they adorable, but the design is super smart. They’re made from flannel… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY fantastical bunny ears

March 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jules Madden created these fantastical bunny ears and shares a tutorial showing how on Alisa Burke’s blog. They’re made from felt and fabric and they’re bendable, but what makes them so fabulous are the accents – pom poms, tulle, even… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Marking darts on fabric, 3 methods

March 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Darts add shaping to garments. They’re fold or tucks, typically wedge shaped, taken from the fabric. In order to sew a dart accurately, you’ll need to mark the points and the seam line. Beth from Sunnygal Studio shares a tutorial… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt carrot treat pouch

March 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Fill this carrot gift pouch with candy or other small treats and you’ve got the perfect Easter basket stuffer! Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can sew one. It’s made from felt so it’s a quick, easy sew. It’s a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip pouch with a front zip pocket

March 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Lindsay at Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can sew a zipper pouch with a zip pocket on the front. It’s a double zipper pouch! The pocket on the front is perfect for smaller items that tend to end… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Tilly the Turtle softie or pincushion

March 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tilly is a sweet little patchwork turtle! She’s the perfect size to use as a pincushion, or – if you can’t bring yourself to push pins in her pretty pieced turtle shell – an adorable softie toy. Abby from While … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Bunny ear tote bag

March 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial and pattern for making this bunny ear tote bag. You can see here the bunny ears peeking from the top and the cute Easter message embroidered on the front. On the back,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tea towel messenger bag

March 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sewing a messenger bag is quick and easy when you start with tea towels! Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how. Using a tea towel lets you skip the cutting out step, because they’re already the right size… Read more ...

Tutorial: Circle skirt with an invisible zipper

March 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a circle skirt with a waistband and invisible zipper. You can use any lightweight fabric – she uses a sheer crepe for a floaty spring skirt. You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Paci lovee blanket

March 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life created this personalized paci lovee blanket for her baby son using custom printed fabric, and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. You don’t HAVE to uses custom printed fabric –… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Easy bunny softie you can make with the kids

March 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These little bunny softies are so cute, and easy to make! They’d be a fun project to make with the kids. I think they’d also make adorable bean bags for a toss game. Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free… Read more ...