Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Frayed edge infinity scarf

January 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a tutorial for her 10 Minute Frayed Edge Scarf. It’s an infinity scarf made from a soft flannel. And though the edges of the scarf are left soft and raw, the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Rice filled heat pack for your neck and back

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Soothe sore muscles – or just warm up on a cold day – with this rice-filled heat pack. I’ve got a free pattern for it over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s a long rice pack so it will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double zipper pillow

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Instead of tucking a zipper away in a seam or behind a placket, this double zipper pillow makes the zipper part of the design. There are two zippers – one of the front and one on the back. Each is… Read more ...

Free pattern: Heart backpack

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack. It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house. It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps. Use a bright print like she did… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY lace cut out sweatshirt

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video showing how you can make this trendy lace cut out sweatshirt. She creates a diagonal line across the sweatshirt and sleeves which I think is striking, but you can place your cut… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief scarf

January 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Got a collection of vintage hankies tucked away in a drawer somewhere? Sew them together to make the cutest vintage handkerchief scarf. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Click below for her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine heart hand warmers, plus a gift tag printable

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from The Chocolate In My Life, and our Home & Gardens editor here at Craft Gossip, shares a Valentine’s gift idea you can sew. She makes hand warmers with heart appliques, that you can heat in the microwave and… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Discotech Clutch

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew for her Discotech Clutch. The small purse has metal cut out handles, pockets in the lining, and an inner snap closure. Finished measurements are 12″ long x 8″… Read more ...

Free pattern: Skirted sweatshirt dress

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This sweatshirt dress gives the look of paired separates but it’s actually all a one piece outfit. So smart for dressing small kids, don’t you think? Not only is it just one over-the-head piece to put on but it also… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Make a changing pad cover from a towel

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You could spend good money buying a terry cloth cover for a baby changing mat, or you could make one yourself. All you need is a cute towel and some elastic. Dana from MADE shares a video showing how you… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY a CD or DVD holder

January 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how to make a CD or DVD holder. Her fabric holder has pockets to hold 10 CDs or DVDs. It would be nice for a child’s music collection because there are… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zip skirt DIY

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares an easy DIY you can do to update a basic knit pencil skirt. She adds an exposed zipper down one of the sides. The metal teeth give it bling and a bit… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pom pom gauze swaddle blanket

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a simple gauze swaddle cloth, made pretty with tiny pom pom fringe sewn around the edges. It’s her go-to gift to welcome new babies. You can make one from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Valentine heart sachets on a string

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These Hearts on a String sachets would make a sweet Valentine’s gift. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. They’re pretty all on a string together, or you could also make them as individual sachets. Click the link below to… Read more ...

Sewing PatternTutorial: Turban headband

January 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

A turban headband might be your secret weapon against a bad hair day. The Littlest Studio shows how you can make one. The wide stretch knit headband is cinched in the middle to make a perfect bow shape. It’s quick… Read more ...