Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Drawstring fabric gift pouch

November 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares an updated version of her Fabric Gift Pouch tutorial. Originally published in 2011, her tutorial is now updated with better photos. The small fabric pouches are made with 2 8.5″ squares of fabric,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Airplane Tray Activity Center

October 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If your holiday plans include traveling with small children, this Airplane Tray Activity Center might be what you need. Trina from Will Cook for Shoes shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how to make one. It slides over … Read more ...

Tutorial: Quilted Wrap-and-Go Casserole Carrier

October 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Quilted Wrap-and-Go Casserole Carrier. The insulated carrier wraps around a casserole dish to keep it warm. Handles on the outside make for easy carrying. They give dimensions that will fit a 9″ x … Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur vest

October 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur vest. A faux fur vest adds drama (and warmth) to a fall or winter outfit, and they’re actually quite easy to sew. She made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add a keyhole neck to a blouse pattern

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making a blouse with a keyhole opening at the front neck. You’ll need a basic blouse pattern. She shows how to adapt that pattern to give it a keyhole neck. It takes… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage comb holder and cosmetic case

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This vintage pattern shows how you can make a comb holder and matching cosmetic case. It was originally published in a 1954 Workbasket Magazine, but you can download it for free at the Pattern Patter blog. The pattern comes courtesy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Orange peel appliqued throw pillow

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making a throw pillow with an appliqued orange peel design. The orange peel design is a traditional motif but would be quite at home in modern décor depending on your… Read more ...

Tutorial: Child-sized play tool belt

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Nichole from Bluebird & the Boy guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make a child-sized play tool belt. It’ll hold all his or her kid-sized play tools so they’re handy when something needs repairing. It… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to sew a recessed zipper

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

A recessed top zipper is a nice feature for a bag. Instead of the zipper being flush across the top of your bag, it’s set into a panel that’s sewn an inch or so below the top of your bag. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace trimmed running shorts from pajama pants

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how she refashioned a pair of silky pajama pants into lace trimmed running shorts. The look is a little bit sporty, a little bit romantic. Or leave off the lace trim and just go for… Read more ...

Tutorial: No-sew monster claw gloves

October 30, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Caroline from Salsa Pie shows how you can make a pair of monster claw gloves – quick, easy, and with no sewing required. You’ll start with a pair of inexpensive gloves and then add felt claws to the end. This… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux chenille dress yoke

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Meagan from Ava’s Lookbook shares a tutorial at Oliver + S showing how you can make a faux chenille yoke for a little girl’s dress. I’ve always thought of the faux chenille technique as using layers of flannel or quilting … Read more ...

Tutorial: Repurposed neck tie purse

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Rochelle from eSheep Designs shares a 5-part series showing how she created this awesome little bag out of a neck tie. She calls it the MyTie purse. The entire exterior of the bag is made from one repurposed neck tie,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty little house ornaments

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Minki from Minki’s Work Table shows how you can make these sweet little house ornaments. They would be so pretty hanging on a Christmas tree! They’d also be nice to hang from a cabinet door handle as an unexpected accent… Read more ...

Winner of the Playful Hoodies giveaway

October 29, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I apologize for the delay in posting the winner of our Playful Hoodies giveaway! (Read my review of this book here.) My computer has been out of commission for the past week and it’s made blogging… well, difficult. I’ve just… Read more ...