Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Resize a sewing pattern to make it bigger or smaller

September 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sometimes the perfect sewing pattern is perfect in every way – except the size. If the size you need is not included in the pattern, all is not lost. With a little know-how you can size that baby up or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Medieval cape for an American Girl doll

September 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve got a little girl planning on dressing up as a princess for Halloween, I bet she’d love to have a cape for her favorite doll to wear, too. Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turning & pressing narrow tubes of fabric

September 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Turning a long narrow tube of fabric right side out can be a lesson in frustration. It doesn’t have to be. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can turn and press those narrow tubes like a pro. Instead of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered skirt tied with a pretty sash

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shows how you can make a gathered skirt tied with a pretty sash at the waist. Whether the skirt you make is fancy, like the layered lace and satin one shown here, or more casual made from… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Watermelon wristlet clutch

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You & Mie shares a free pattern for making this cute watermelon wristlet clutch. It’s quick to sew up. She made up a stack of them to give as favors at her daughter’s birthday party. She makes it… Read more ...

1940s vintage sewing giveaway from Pattern Patter

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Vintage sewing enthusiasts, this giveaway is for you! The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ team, Pattern Patter, has collected a group of 1940s sewing patterns and notions to give away to one of their followers. The prize package is a collection… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY cage bra top

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Gina Michele shows how you can DIY a cage bra top like this one. Worn under an open back top, it looks like you’re wearing a cage bra but it’s actually all-in-one with a top. All you need to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric flowers made with window screening

September 13, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Would you use window screening to make pretty fabric flowersw? Steph from Crafting in the Rain says yes! And the result is quite pretty. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The contrast of the black screening with… Read more ...

Tutorial: Notebook paper pencil pouch

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Friends Stitched Together guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make her Notebook Paper Zipper Pouch. The pencil pouch sewn to look like a sheet of notebook paper is perfect for back-to-school! Grommets down… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a simple knit waistband

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Probably the easiest way to make a waistband is the knit waistband. There’s no elastic, no zipper, no button required. All you need is a band of stretchy knit fabric. The soft stretch of the fabric makes this a comfortable… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little Felt Fox

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Little Felt Fox. He is so sweet all curled up and taking a nap! He’s hand stitched together from felt. You can take this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fold-up A-frame organizer

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This A-frame organizer is pure genius! Marni from Haberdashery Fun created it and she shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. It keeps your cosmetics organized but also within easy reach because it stands up. But when you… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girls fur vest

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern for making this little girls fur vest. It’s the perfect extra layer for fall weather. For casual days, layer it over a t-shirt. It can also go dressy if you layer it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Hexagon color blocked pillow

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Makers Society shows how you can make this hexagon color blocked throw pillow. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics and tufted in the center with a large button. Made in solids, it has a sleek modern feel. But… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy Ironing Board Cover

September 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ironing boards take a lot of heat. Over time, it’ll begin to show on your ironing board cover in the form of areas of browned fabric. It’s actually fairly easy to make a new cover for your ironing board, and… Read more ...