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...
Tutorial: Quick-Sew Hobo Purse
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making their Quick-Sew Hobo Purse. I’m loving the ruffle fabric they used for the fronts in their example! The pattern comes in both child and adult sizes. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Up and Down penguin softie
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this sweet penguin softie. The little penguin is inspired by the penguin in the book Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers. The pattern is … Read More...
Freebie: Easter Bunny Digital Stamp
You can download this cute bunny digi stamp just in time for Easter from Quilts and Thoughts, works great as an embroidery pattern too!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing caddy and Hello Kitty pincushion
Sew4Home shows how to make this handy little caddy for organizing your sewing notions. They made it from a cute Hello Kitty fabric, and then made a matching Hello Kitty pincushion. Cute!!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
How to re-vamp an old sweater into a fabulous new one
So pretty! Not only does this tutorial cover embellishing a plain sweater it also covers a bit of reshaping and resizing. So if you have a sweater that is in need of one or all three of these techniques pop … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Bow tie
Angela Osborn, an experienced seamstress and fashion designer, shares a free and easy-to-follow pattern for making your own bow tie. This pattern is ideal for those who are just starting to learn sewing, as it requires minimal skill and experience. … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy felt flower
Sierra from Blue Ribbon Cottage guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a loopy felt flower. You can assemble the whole thing with glue, but you could easily use handstitching instead. Get the … Read More...
Child’s Own Studio is Seeking Softie Makers
I have something really cool to share with you. I almost didn’t because in a post on the 7th the site owner begged for mercy and asked for no more pinning and blog features, at least until she could … Read More...
Tutorial: Pan Protector and Hot Pad
Staci from Crafty Staciposts on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make a pan protector that doubles as a hot pad. The quilted fabric circles will protect the surface of your pans when they’re stacked in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make monster softies from outgrown baby clothes
Alisa Burke used outgrown baby clothes to make monster softies that I am absolutely squealing over. I am so loving this idea!! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. There’s no limit to the type of creature you … Read More...
Free pattern: Soft knit Dribble Bibs in sports themes
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern for making her Dribble Bib, made from soft knit fabric and old t-shirts. She shows them with cute sports-themed appliques (and provides the templates for them in the pattern), but this … Read More...
How to sew a doll dress from a sweater sleeve
Sewing for dolls can be so fun as they aren’t nearly as fussy about fit and you can use such small quantities of textiles without compromising on style and fun. This cute dress for an 18 inch doll designed by … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 1-hour upcycled jersey pants with bright patch pockets
Janae Easton from Platypus File shares a tutorial at Charm Stitch showing how to make a pair of toddler’s knit pants out of an upcycled knit shirt. They can be made in just 1 hour. A pair of patch pockets … Read More...
Giveaway: Indygo Junction patterns
Happy Valentine’s Day all of you beloved Craft Gossip readers!
Yesterday I shared with you about the Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style Design Challenge and today I have a super special giveaway to share with you!
Indygo Junction has offered you Craft … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add a lace heart cutout to a cardigan
Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a plain cardigan to give it a lace heart cutout design in the back. I love this idea!! Get the tute.
[photo from Stars for Streetlights]
Tutorial: Coiled fabric coasters
Here’s an idea for those fabrics you’ve collected but never seem to make the cut for other projects, the “dogs” of your fabric stash. Cut them into strips and coil them up into a fabric coaster! The patterns you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled heart pincushion
Jen Allyson from The Project Girl shares a tutorial on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make a heart pincushion trimmed with a pretty ruffle. It would make a sweet Valentine’s gift for a sewing buddy, or a … Read More...
DIY: Quilted Cushion, a beginner’s journey
Karen Pior at Sew What’s New? provides an introduction to quilting on her blog. She’s breaking it down into three parts,
… Read More...1. Making the cushion top – patchwork
2. Quilting the cushion top – quilting
3. Assembling the cushion –
Sewing Tutorial: 10 Minute Cowl
Marissa, the talented creator behind Rae Gun, introduces a delightful crafting project with her 10 Minute Cowl tutorial. With just a few materials and a spare moment, you’ll be able to fashion a cozy and stylish accessory that’s perfect for … Read More...