Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Handkerchief hem dress

March 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can adapt a basic fitted knit bodice pattern to create a loose fit handkerchief hem dress. She shows the adaptation to make to a specific sewing pattern (McCalls 6886) but this will… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric carrot door wreath

March 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

How about a bunch of oversized fabric carrots for an Easter door decoration? I say CUTE! The Ballard Bunch has a tutorial showing how to make them. I think I might sew up some for my own front door. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric organizer baskets with optional handles

March 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make these handy fabric organizer baskets. You can make one from two fat quarters (plus interfacing and notions). The rectangular baskets hold their shape… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tiered ruffle skirt for baby

March 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap-Time Creations guest blogs at Homegrown & Healthy with a tutorial showing how you can make this tiered baby skirt. Choose three coordinating cotton prints to make a cute little skirt. She gives measurements to make them in… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern:Peek-a-boo t-shirt

March 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for the Peek-a-boo shirt. It’s a loose fitting t-shirt that looks dressier than your standard t-shirt. The neck ties at the front, right above a neat cut out detail. It has… Read more ...

Free pattern: Honey Bunny rabbit doll

March 14, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This Honey Bunny rabbit doll is a free pattern from Honeybee Cloths. Make one from fleece or Snuggle fabric for a soft huggable doll. Or make one from linen or cotton for a more vintage inspired look. This would make… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew ruffled fabric Easter eggs

March 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make these adorable ruffled fabric Easter eggs with no sewing required. They’re actually super easy to make, and you can use your scraps! Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ...

Tutorial: Curved top pencil pouch

March 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I am loving the shaping of this little pouch! The curved top and boxed bottom gives it the perfect shape for a pencil pouch. Anita from Bloomin’ Workshop shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Click the link… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrist pincushion

March 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Angel from Fleece Fun shows how you can make this pincushion you can wear on your wrist. The pincushion is surrounded by sewing themed embellishments – on hers it’s empty bobbin cases and small wooden spools. Buttons would also be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace zipper pencil pouch

March 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I think lace zippers are so pretty! Torie Jayne shows how you can use a lace zip to make a pretty pencil pouch. The lace makes the zipper tape something you want to show off, rather than hide behind layers… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s jogging shorts

March 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making a pair of gym shorts. Wear them while out on a run, or maybe just lounging around the house. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes XS… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy knit fabric pillowcase

March 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Handmade Boy shows how you can make a pillowcase from knit fabric. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at sewing on knit fabric, this would be a good project to start with. You can sew it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage inspired lace barette

March 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

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Fave Crafts shows how you can use your left over bits of lace and buttons to make a vintage inspired barette. It’s super easy and oh so pretty!! It’s a good project to use up small lace scraps and your … Read more ...

Free pattern: Easter bunny bag with floppy ears and a tail

March 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for this floppy ear bunny bag. It is adorable made from the pink seersucker with the chenille ears! The front has a cute bunny face, and the back has a pom… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy flatlocking on a home serger

March 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Usually when you join two pieces of fabric, you layer one piece on top of another and then sew them together. But when you flatlock, the two pieces of fabric are butted up next to each other, with stitches going… Read more ...