This shark bag is the perfect trick-or-treat bag to go with a pirate costume! Crystal from Stitched By Crystal has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. I’m loving the big shark mouth with sharp pointy teeth! But don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy flannel coasters
These flannel coasters are so cute for fall and winter! They’re a quick and simple sewing project. Katie from View From The Fridge shares a tutorial at Juggling Act Mama showing how you can make them. Make some and then … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a Harry Potter robe
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a Harry Potter robe for Halloween – or just because you love Harry Potter and you want to make a robe. You’ll need a basic coat pattern. Her tutorial shows … Read More...
Free pattern: Woodland fox tote bag
This woodland fox tote is soooo cute! Especially for fall, don’t you think? Katie from Punk Projects (and the Indie Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip) shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Seams and Scissors. Her tutorial is … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Women’s V-neck t-shirt
A classic V-neck t-shirt. It’s a wardrobe staple! It’s always cute with a pair of jeans. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern on her blog. It fits closely through the shoulders, sleeves, and bust … Read More...
Tutorial: Squishy quilted tote bag
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial for making this quilted tote bag. It’s made from 3 fat quarters so it’s stash friendly. Or you could always go buy 3 fat quarters just for this bag, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt flower fall wreath
See how you can make this beautiful felt flower wreath! Patti from Garden Matter has the tutorial and a free pattern for the flowers on her blog. You can make the flowers with hand sewing and glue, so no sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Hooded baby towel
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial at Harts Fabric showing how you can sew a hooded baby towel. It’s made from a large square of absorbent terry cloth backed with a layer of soft knit fabric. A hood is … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather passport cover
Sew4Home shows how you can make a faux leather cover for your passport. The inside is made from quilting cotton and has two pockets to hold your passport open to the right page. An elastic band makes a simple closure. … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 methods for sewing bias binding
Bias binding creates a pretty finish for neck lines, arm holes, and other curved edges. Once you get the hang of it, it’ll be your favorite method! Rae from Made by Rae shares two methods for sewing bias binding – … Read More...
Tutorial: Teddy bear sleeping bag
Brandy from Gluesticks shares a tutorial showing how to make a sleeping bag for a teddy bear. It’s a super simple and super fast project – one you can do in just 10 minutes! Her cutting dimensions will make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy floor cushion
A boxy floor cushion is an easy way to add seating (and color) to a room. Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how you can make one! It’s made using only simple straight seams. So choose a fun … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls’ watermelon dress
This dress!! It’s a simple drop waist dress with the cutest watermelon collar. And Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free sewing pattern! The pattern comes in only one size (2T) but her tutorial includes how to adapt a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric luggage tags
Make bright fabric luggage tags so your bags are easy to spot! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing how. You don’t even need to know how to sew, because this is a no-sew project! The luggage tags … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl tote bag
Do you love this owl tote bag or what? Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free sewing pattern at Sew Mama Sew! If you look closely you can see that the wings and the breast are actually functioning pockets! … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls fall circle cape
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making this fall cape for girls. The cape is made from a circle so it has beautiful shaping and plenty of twirl. There’s a hood to keep her … Read More...
Tutorial: Tree branch buttons
Trim a tree, make some buttons! That’s what Mark Montano
did and the results are delicious. He shares the wooden buttons he made on Make Your Mark. He also shows how he did it, so you can make some, too. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork striped pillow
Simple patchwork stripes creates a beautiful pillow cover, and it’s a great way to use some of your long skinny fabric scraps. Susan Beal shares a tutorial at Creative Live showing how to make one. Depending on your fabric choices, … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer lounging pajama pants
Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle shares a tutorial for sewing a pair of lounging pajama pants. You can make your own pattern by tracing around a pair of loose fit pants that fit you. Make them from a quilting weight cotton … Read More...
Free pattern: Need More Shiny Things zip pouch
We could all use more shiny things, amiright? This zippered pouch is made for those of us who like pretty things. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making it, and a free pattern for the “Need More Shiny … Read More...