Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Nap In A Bag blanket and pillow set

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Nap In A Bag. Its a large drawstring bag that holds a blanket and a small pillow. The blanket is made of a soft fleece, bound at the edges with a cotton print. … Read more ...

Tips for topstitching like a boss

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Topstitching is like the icing on a sewing project. When done well, it creates a clean, polished finish. But if your stitch lines are wavy or the stitches uneven, it’ll be obvious. Heather from The Sewing Loft has some tips… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple leather diaper clutch

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a leather diaper clutch that’s sleek and sophisticated. It’s easy to make, requiring just two straight seams and a snap. This would make a great gift for a new parent. Or,… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Terry cloth towel swimsuit cover-up

April 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a terry cloth towel wrap. It would make a great swimsuit cover-up to wear to the beach or pool this summer! Click the link below… Read more ...

Free pattern Little girl’s purse

April 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Virginia from Fynes Designs shares a free pattern for this pretty little girl’s purse. It has the shape and details of a grown-up shoulder bag, but this one is sized small just for little girls. It has a curved top… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tiny felt houses

April 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delilahiris shares a free pattern to make these sweet little felt houses. The front door has a heart shaped window and really opens. A button clasp holds it shut. The little felt houses are perfect blank canvases for all kinds… Read more ...

Sewing Free pattern: Adjustable apron for kids and adults

April 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a simple cooking apron for kids and adults. The neck strap and waist ties are created with a single fabric strap threaded through casings at the sides of the apron top. … Read more ...

Tutorial: 30-minute knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a knit circle skirt with a yoga waistband, quick and easy. She was able to make one in just 30 minutes. Knit doesn’t fray so there’s no need… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Using the differential feed setting on your serger

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s a dial on my serger labeled Differential Feed. I don’t entirely know what that means so I never touch it. Irene from Serger Pepper explains differential feed in a post on Craftsy. A short explanation is that this setting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy pillowcases

April 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a pillowcase. It’s an easy project to make. They show it as a project to liven up kids’ bedding, and they suggest using bright, bold prints to give it a playful look. But you… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew heart cut out t-shirt

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make a heart cutout t-shirt, with no sewing required. All you need is a plain t-shirt and a pair of scissors to make one. It looks to be a quick, fun project. Click… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage cactus pincushion

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The needles on this cactus are actually sewing pins. That’s because the cactus is actually a pincushion. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made it from a vintage pattern, which she shares in the post. The pattern originally… Read more ...

Tutorial: Crayon roll

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how you can make a crayon roll. I’m sure you’ve seen these before. The fabric rolls have pockets to hold a set of crayons. A ribbon at the side ties it closed so you can… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple tube softies with lots of personality

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Making a softie with personality doesn’t have to involve complicated shapes and seams. Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can create quirky little softies using a simple tube shape for the body. When you… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Pleated lace and ribbon headband

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Ribbon Retreat shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a pleated lace and ribbon headband. The combination of velvet and lace creates a soft, romantic look – especially when it’s embellished with a sparkly button. This would… Read more ...