Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Drop cloth curtains for your porch

May 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I love my front porch, but sometimes I want more privacy than the open sides provide. These curtains would certainly do the trick! With the flick of a wrist, you can turn an open space into a cozier place –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple maxi skirt

May 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how to make a simple maxi skirt. Dress it up or down all summer long! You can make one to your measurements with just a few easy seams. Once you see how easy (and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans armrest project bag

May 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kat from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make this armrest project bag out of old jeans! The project bag has a strip of fabric that sits across your couch or chair armrest, with pockets hanging from either side… Read more ...

Free pattern: Faux leather & fleece sunglasses case

May 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a sunglasses case from faux leather and fleece. The faux leather gives the case body and durability, while the fleece lining is soft against the lenses. They’ve sized the pattern to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Summer maxi dress

May 29, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Beat the summer heat with a stylish maxi dress! Troy from Thiftanista in the City shows how you can make a summer maxi dress from knit fabric. You won’t need a pattern because she shows how to make your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew an elastic waistband without a casing

May 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Did you know you don’t have to sew a casing to make a covered elastic waistband? ModKid shows how to do it. You’ll sew the elastic to the garment fabric first, which stabilizes it so it doesn’t twist like it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fix a pants hem using a blind hem stitch

May 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can fix the hem on a pair of pants using a blind hem stitch on your sewing machine. The blind hem creates a hem that is virtually invisible from the front, thanks… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a rope basket

May 28, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Yellow Spool shows how you can make a rope basket on your sewing machine. There’s no complicated weaving technique required – just coiled rope and a zig zag stitch. If you’re wondering what kind of rope she used, it’s some… Read more ...

Free pattern: Seer sucker & leather fold over clutch purse

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can sew a seer sucker & leather fold over clutch. The seersucker purse has leather corner accents and a zipper across the top. A short strap lets you carry it as a wristlet.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sewing machine needle organizer

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I’m loving this idea for storing your sewing machine needles! Portia from Makery came up with this idea for storing her sewing machine needles using business card sleeves. Brilliant! She punched a hole in the corner so she can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Soft fabric sock doll

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Amaryllis from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make a soft fabric doll like this one out of a pair of socks. It’s a fun project you can make with the kids on a lazy afternoon. And after you make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Summertime elastic waist ruffle dress

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can sew a simple elastic waist dress. It hits just above the knee, with a deep ruffle around the hem. Made from a lightweight knit,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Luggage handle wrap

May 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A fabric handle cover will make your luggage easy to spot on the luggage carousel. Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make one. The edges are finished with bias tape, which she also shows how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felt flower bouquet

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How gorgeous is this felt flower bouquet! Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It makes a beautiful bouquet for a wedding ,but it would be also be pretty as home decor. … Read more ...

Freebie: “If You See A Seam Ripper” printable

May 26, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you see a seam ripper, now is not a good time. Can you relate? I sooo needed this sign last night! Working on a bathing suit for my daughter, I think I ripped and resewed each seam at… Read more ...