Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Video tutorial: Fitted bodice dresses for any size doll

February 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

There are lots of tutorials and patterns to make dresses for 18″ dolls, but what about dolls with other measurements? Anna from Strawberry Butterscotch shows how you can make doll dresses to fit any size doll. The dresses she shows… Read more ...

Free pattern: Trailer Home Sweet Home embroidery hoop art

February 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

I dream of having a little trailer we can use for weekend getaways or long cross country road trips. We won’t be getting one any time soon, but I can still daydream. Jessi from Cutesy Crafts shares a free pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple makeup bag

February 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a simple zip top makeup pouch. It has boxed corners to create a wide flat bottom so the bag can hold bulkier products. Click below for her tutorial: Makeup Bag … Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple circle skirt, plus a cheat sheet

February 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how you can make a simple circle skirt from knit fabric. Wide elastic makes a super easy waistband. She includes a cheat sheet with measurements to cut the fabric & elastic to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ring bearer pillow

February 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a ring bearer pillow. The design is simple, which shows off a beautiful fabric and pretty ribbon. You can make it to coordinate with any wedding theme. Click below for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy way to make continuous bias tape

February 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Bias tape is a must-have sewing notion for me. I always keep bias tape on hand. You can buy it at the fabric store, but I prefer to make it myself. If you don’t want to seam together a bunch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reading a sewing pattern for beginners

February 15, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Printed sewing patterns are a language all their own. In order to use a sewing pattern, you have to know how to read them. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress posts at eHow with some help understanding the terminology you find… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Valentine’s heart animals

February 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shows how you can make these adorable heart animals for Valentine’s Day. Yes, Valentine’s is tomorrow but this is such a quick little project you’ve got plenty of time today to make some. You can make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Get rid of jeans gap!

February 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A jeans gap is so annoying! It happens when your jeans fit through the hip and butt, but are loose through the waist. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can get rid of that annoying gap at the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Heart banner pillow

February 13, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Valentine’s Day might be tomorrow, but hearts are pretty year-round. Amy from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial showing how you can make this heart banner pillow. The design is simple and looks fun to make. Click below for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Spinning candlestick lace organizer

February 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This candlestick lace display is a pretty way to organize your lace and pretty trims. And it spins! Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she created it from a thrift store find. Click below for her tutorial: Wound and Wound: … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pod shaped peg bag

February 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This peg bag (or clothespin bag) has the neatest pod shape. Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial for making one. The round bag comes to a point at the top and has a hole in the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tulip ankle leggings for little girls

February 12, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a free pattern for her Tulip Leggings that she made for her little girl. The leggings have a cool tulip detail at the sides of the ankle. Her free pattern comes in a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Scrapbusting fabric bookmarks

February 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These fabric bookmarks are quick to sew up and use your smaller fabric and ribbon scraps. Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make them. Click below for her tutorial: Project … Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew felt Valentine storage envelope

February 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Elementary age kids come home from school with lots of Valentines. Blitsy shows how you can make a no-sew felt envelope to store all of those valentines together. The large felt envelope is made cute with pom pom trim at… Read more ...