Jen from My Measuring Tape and LiEr from ikat bag continue their series on pattern drafting. In this installment, Jen shows how to create necklines, facings, and a sleeveless armscye. Go to the tutorial .…...
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for a 4 Season Crossover Top for little girls. The loose, sleeveless top is good for warm summer weather, but it can also be easily adapted to winter weather by pairing it with a…...
Hi everyone, There have been a few discussions on here recently about shrinking/ enlarging and adapting patterns. I have written a couple of blog posts on this topic and thought they might be of interest for those of you looking to have a go at this. Please visit and use the ideas to personalise your vintage patterns. Sarah :) http://goldfinchandeagle.blogspot.com/...
Lisa from U-Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for this fabulous pleated bag, the “For Pleat’s Sake” tote. This is like a double-dip of goodness for me – a pretty purse and a clever pun. Go …...
LiEr from ikat bag continues her series on drafting patterns for kids’ clothes by showing how to adapt a basic sleeve block for other styles. Once you have the basic sleeve block, a few simple changes…...
You can find a free pattern for this Luscious Bow Tote over at Robert Kaufman Fabrics . This is such a pretty purse! It was designed to coordinate with the Glam Garden by Josephine Kimberling. ...
This month Serendipity Vintage turns a year old. To celebrate I'm giving away two vintage sewing patterns to one lucky winner! Both of these gems hail from 1967: Just pop over to my blog, Serendipity Handmade for details about how to enter. Good luck!...
Bandy Canyon shares a free pattern for her Peek-a-Boo shirt for little girls. This is such a cute top! You can make it longer to turn it into a dress. The pattern is for a size 3T-4T, but you could…...
Our very own Nasrin from Tessuti Chatswood store, is eagerly awaiting news on the arrival of her first grandchild this week.... very exciting!!!! To calm the nerves, Nasrin's been keeping herself busy sewing and last Friday wore this latest creation into work. Using this wonderful Italian double wool knit from a few winters ago - she'd kept this knit in her...
The 'One Pattern, Many Looks' Contest on Pattern Review has completed and is up for voting. I entered New Look 6735 Variations so if you are a member on PR and like mine the best please do vote for me. Here's the items I entered in the contest and here are other items I've also made as variations with this pattern....
Jen from My Measuring Tape guest blogs at ikat bag ‘s series on pattern drafting with a tutorial showing how to create a sleeve block for a child’s clothing pattern. I am so happy to have this information! …...
Lia from Sewmanics and Lia’s Space of Crafts shares a free pattern for her foxy bag. Isn’t he the cutest? Look at his long pointy fox nose for the flap! And those beady fox eyes are surely up to…...
Betty Kingston shares a free pattern for this newborn baby jacket with kimono sleeves. This would make an awesome baby gift! Go to the free pattern. [photo from Betty Kingston ] [via One Pretty Thing ]…...
There is little that is more frustrating than spending hours creating a garment only to realize at the end that you cut the garment out on the wrong size from the pattern. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking dedicates…...
Who says sewing for boys isn’t fun? Molly AKA The Creative Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Dreamer PJ Pants for little boys. Patch pockets on the back give an opportunity…...
LiEr from ikat bag begins her series of tutorials on drafting your own patterns. This first post gives a rundown of the materials you’ll need and how to take measurements. Her tips for getting accurate measurements are awesome! …...
The folks at Fabricworm share their first free pattern on their blog with this Bandeau Romper and Beach Coverall. While rompers a cute for little girls, they’re pin-up girl sexy in an adult size. They made theirs from the new…...
Monica from Happy Zombie takes a turn with Lizzy House’s Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a free pattern for this Dragon Slayer Satchel. Check out the cool dragon spikes down one of the sides, and then pointy…...
I heart new pattern day. Today is the debut of my YogaMat Tote designed just for Fabric.com customers. This pattern is made tocoordinate with the YogaWater Bottle Cozy in the stitch pattern and in fiber. Now you can lookpulled together for your yoga class from your head past your toes. The lace atthe top off the bag allows for more elasticity...
Bandy Canyon shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this old-school driver’s cap. Keep the retro feel by making it out of an old piece of clothing, as she did. Very cool! Get the free pattern . ...
My pledge for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge was to create 5 dollies for Dolly Donations, along with a pattern to create an extra clothing item for the boy and girl dolls. The boy dolls…...
Ruth from Hammer & Thread shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these super cute owl softies. Know anybody hooooo needs a new softie? Get the free pattern and tutorial. [photo from Hammer …...
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for what she calls The Go To Dress. You know, one of those dress patterns that you can go to again and again and know that…...
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for the little budding chef in your life. The Mini-Me Apron set includes a pattern for a pint-sized apron with pockets, an oven mitt for a small hand-,…...
Blueberry Moon shares a free pattern for the classic crossover A-line baby dress. Except this isn’t sized in size 6 months, or 3 months, or even newborn. It’s sized for a baby doll. How CUUUUUTE!!! Oh, and it’s reversible too!...
Little Foots shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet kitty softie. I love this little guy so much!! I want to make one in gray, in white, in black, in yellow, in pink, in aqua… ...
Hi, everyone! I'm having a giveaway for a $25.00 gift certificate to use towards the purchase of any patterns you'd like from my Etsy shop! There are a few choice 1950s patterns and lots and lots of 1960s and 1970s patterns available. For info on how to enter, please visit my blog. The winner will be announced Monday, July 19 th...
Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this pair of softies inspired by a favorite nursery rhyme. With her pattern, you can make a softie version of the dish and the spoon from last line of…...
Ady from Crafty Ady shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Dinky Zip-Away Tote. It’s a cute clamshell-shaped pouch that unzips and unfolds to reveal a reusable shopping bag. Make one to keep in your glove compartment, and you’ll always have…...
Laura from We Wilsons announces the latest pattern in her Etsy shop – a Little Red Riding Hood flip doll! A flip doll is like two dolls in one. One way it’s Little Red Riding Hood, but flipped around it becomes The…...
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I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...