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Soft Clutch Bag Pattern for your Collection: The Katherine Clutch

October 14, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

The soft clutch bag pattern is an easily adaptable pattern to make the clutch of your dreams. This is the perfect accessory for cocktail parties, a dinner or a gift for Christmas. On this clutch, I am using upholstery fabric,… Read more ...

DIY Pumpkin Costume for Kids: A Simple and Adorable Halloween Project

October 13, 2025 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a fun and creative Halloween costume for your little one, look no further! This DIY Pumpkin Costume from Create Kids Couture is easy to make and absolutely adorable. With just a few basic materials, you can… Read more ...

Etsy Spotlight Series – Primitive Magic: Handmade Halloween with Folk Art Witch Dolls

October 12, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Welcome back to another cozy Sunday edition of the Etsy Spotlight Series—where we shine the pumpkin-spiced light on handmade finds that speak to the soul of crafting. And today? We’re diving deep into the world of primitive dolls—specifically these delightfully… Read more ...

Monday Musings: The Comments That Made Me Cry (In a Good Way)

October 12, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

In twenty years of blogging, I’ve received thousands of comments. But a few stand out: There was the email from a widow who used the Keepsake Bear tutorial from this Keepsake Sewing Projects roundup to turn her late husband’s shirts… Read more ...

Create a Cozy DIY Owl Costume for Kids: Perfect for Halloween or Dress-Up Fun

October 11, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

If you’re on the hunt for a DIY costume that’s cute, comfy, and fun to make, Heather Handmade’s DIY Owl Costume tutorial is definitely worth checking out. I came across this tutorial when I was brainstorming costume ideas for my… Read more ...

Sophia Fold-Over Clutch And Crossbody Bag Sewing Pattern

October 10, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Check out the brand new pattern on AppleGreen Cottage and sew your own casual everyday clutch, a stylish evening clutch or turn it into a perfect crossbody bag for daytime outings. I’d say it’s a 2-in-1 pattern, but it’s way… Read more ...

Etsy Spotlight – Witch, Please! This Handmade Doll is Halloween Magic

October 5, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

It’s Sunday, which means it’s time for another edition of our Etsy Spotlight Series here at CraftGossip.com—where we cozy up with the handmade treasures that make our crafting hearts skip a stitch. This week? Oh, we’re getting spooky (but… Read more ...

Wait… Did We Forget to Teach Our Teens How to Sew On a Button?

September 24, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Okay, real talk—when was the last time your teenager fixed something instead of throwing it away? If the answer is “never,” you’re not alone. I had a wake-up call last week when my 16-year-old nephew held up a perfectly good… Read more ...

The Perfect Jogging pants with Free Sewing Pattern

September 21, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Looking for a new pair of bottoms to sew? Then check out these fun and stylish Joggers. This sewing tutorial not only shows you how to make your own joggers but it also includes a free printable pattern to… Read more ...

Hands-On Review: Sewing a Cozy Heating Pad with Creativebug’s Tutorial

September 20, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

I recently tried out Creativebug’s Sew a Heating Pad class, and let me tell you – it’s the perfect quick project for when you want something both practical and satisfying to make. As someone who constantly battles chilly toes… Read more ...

Etsy Spotlight: Low-Sew Christmas Gnome Pattern

September 20, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Gnome Pattern checks all the boxes. Whether you’re decorating your home for the holidays or searching for that quick-but-charming handmade gift, this gnome pattern is the kind of crafty project that instantly adds joy to your space. With just a… Read more ...

Create the Perfect Summer Top: A Quick and Easy Sewing Project

September 19, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Tina is a summer top pattern, is the easy two-hour project I’m sharing with you this weekend. The trend this summer is to wear bike or yoga shorts. Personally I find it awful, however, I can appreciate the practicality of… Read more ...

13 Tombstone-Themed Halloween Sewing Patterns (That Are Dead Cute!)

September 18, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Spooky & Stitchable Gravestone Projects for Your Haunted Home If you’re the kind of Halloween lover who goes beyond pumpkins and spiders—this one’s for you! We’re diving six feet under (in the most creative way possible) with 13 tombstone sewing … Read more ...

Sew a Modern Halloween: Make 15 Spooky Projects for Your Home

September 17, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Okay, friends… confession time. I’m that person who starts planning Halloween in, oh, let’s say… July. If you’re anything like me and you love sewing with a dash of spooky flair, then I highly recommend checking out Sew a Modern … Read more ...

How to Make a Rag Doll: The Ultimate Step-by-Step DIY Tutorial

September 15, 2025 by Anne Weaver

So happy to share this rag doll tutorial with you today! In this post I will show you an easy and quick step by step of how to make a rag doll using fabric scraps. If you’re looking for a… Read more ...