Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: Drawstring lingerie bag with matching sachet

February 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a drawstring lingerie bag and a matching sachet. It’s fully lined, so there are no fraying raw edges on the inside. You can add… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sewing a stretch knit cuff or band

February 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

When you add use a band of stretch knit to finish off the edge of a neck, sleeve, or leg, you’ll most likely be sewing a smaller cuff piece to a larger opening and stretching it to fit as you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Use your serger for more than basic straight seams

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Threads magazine shares some quick tips for using your serger for more than just a standard straight seam. Their article explains how to use a serger to gather fabric, how to create a lettuce edge, how to serge around corners… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack bag with French seams

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make a reusable fabric snack bags. It’s made from just a single layer of fabric (no lining) but she uses French seams so the inside is finished nicely. She points out that one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a child’s hooded vest

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a child’s hooded vest. The sleeveless jacket is perfect for winter layering! You can use quilted fabric to add extra warmth, or you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a party bunting from old jeans

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Skip To My Lou shows how you can turn a pair of old jeans into a cute party bunting. This is such a cute idea!! She used her Silhouette to cut the fabric letters, but you could cut them by… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make bell bottom jeans for baby

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of bell bottom jeans for baby. She starts with a pair of regular jeans and then adds a contrasting panel to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Specimen art throw pillows in butterflies or beetles

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin created a set of specimen art throw pillows for her children’s playroom. One is covered in colorful felt butterflies, and the other in beetles. Both designs are cute! She shares tutorials showing how she made… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn a fitted tee into a swing top

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls gave this fitted tee a wonderful swing shape by adding a fabric panel to the back. Brilliant!! The new shape is easy-going and relaxed for spring. Get the tute. [photo from Cotton &… Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit headband for baby, with removable flower embellishments

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

While she awaits the arrival of a little baby girl, Delia from Delia Creates is sewing up a storm. Today she shows how to make a knit fabric headband with pretty flower embellishments. Rather than permanently attaching the flowers to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod 60’s A-line jumper for a toddler girl

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Cables and Bows shares a tutorial on her blog, Double Stitching, showing how to make a mod A-line jumper for a toddler girl. This would be so cute out of some vintage fabric, especially the home dec… Read more ...

Read all about it: Buying knit fabrics online

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I love sewing on knit fabrics, but it can be difficult to find a local source for the stretchy t-shirt fabric you need. They’re much easier to find online, but you need to pay attention to knit types, weights and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft a bodice pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a size guide

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

A lot of my posts point out that if a child’s dress or shirt pattern is not the size, you can usually create your own using a shirt that fits as a size guide. Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a pickup skirt

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews shows how she created the lovely pick-up skirt on her Mountain Laurel dress. The cascade of poufs is such a pretty detail and lends a romantic air to a skirt or dress. Get the tute.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Laminated baby bib

February 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew Dang Cute shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby bib from laminated fabric. The bib is a larger size than most, so it provides more protection for baby’s clothes. The surface of the laminated fabric wipes… Read more ...