Archive Category: 'Sewing'

• Free Petal Apron Pattern – Vintage (1959): This pattern is a three petal apron found in an old WorkBasket magazine. I’ve included the pattern chart and you’ll also find the embroidery pattern below for the pansies. Click the pattern pieces so you can print a larger size for your files. Petal Apron Pattern Directions: Make pattern from chart, allowing each square to equal one inch. Center one [...]
• Pocket Hanger Cover – Vintage Sewing Pattern: Materials: 1/2 yard Quilted Cotton 1/2 yard Satin Ribbon (1″ wide) Bias Binding, double fold, of contrasting color Clark’s “Anchor” Six Cord 80 yards Sewing Thread Directions for Cutting: 1 piece – 11″ x 16″ 2 pieces – 5 1/2″ x 16″ Directions for Making: Bind one long edge of each 5 1/2″ x 16″ piece with bias trim. Place one 5 1/2″ x 16″ [...]
• Free Casserole Tote Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Dixie Doodles with “Cozy Toter” Casserole Dish Carrier: This casserole dish carrier is something that we use often in our home. We have lunch after church each Sunday, so the machine quilted ‘cozy toter’ really comes in handy for transporting our food and keeping it warm until time to eat. But who [...]
• Free Laundry Bag Pattern – Vintage (1944): Materials: 3/4 yard Printed Cotton J. & P. Coats Percale Bias Trim, single fold Coat Hanger J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Thread in matching colors, or Best Six Cord in white Directions for Cutting: 1 piece — 18″ x 36″ 2 pieces — 7″ x 17 1/2″ Directions for Making: (1/2″ allowed for seams) Place 7″ x 17 1/2″ pieces (top [...]
• Free Ripply Apron Pattern – Vintage 1951: Materials: 3/4 yard 36″ printed cotton 3 1/2 yards of bias cotton skirt facing in contrasting color Directions: Following Diagram 16 (see below), cut apron. Also cut 2 ties each 4″ x 36″. Make two 1/2″ pleats on each side of top edge of apron, bringing notches to circles, as on diagram. Pencil lightly around apron 5″ up from [...]
• Scrap Happy Update: More Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas: Here are a bunch of new tutorials and patterns for using up fabric scraps and remnants. Last year’s tutorial list was a big hit (see Scrap Happy – More Than 50 Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas Plus Free Patterns), here’s what I’ve collected since then. I’ve attempted to keep things that are similar together in [...]
• Chicken Pot Holder – Vintage Pattern: Size: About 8″ from beak to tail Materials: Scraps of fabric for top, underside and padding Cotton batting 3/4 yard bias tape 2 buttons Scouring pad Free Pattern Click the pattern to view full size, right click on it, select “Save Picture As” and save it to your computer’s desktop. Then open the image file on your computer and click “Print”. I’ve blown [...]
• Repurpose Old Sweaters – Make a Cozy Throw: Today’s feature is from Woman’s Day with Make a Cozy Throw using old sweaters that you’ve outgrown or picked up on the cheap at thrift stores: Make a Cozy Throw Recycle five or six of your worn or outgrown sweaters into a stylish patchwork lap warmer you’ll reach for all winter long. No sweaters? Head for a thrift [...]
• Crochet Hook Case – Sewing Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Unless The Lord with a sweet Crochet Hook Case Tutorial, it can also be adapted easily for knitting needles: And so, to make your very own crochet hook case that will be coveted by people everywhere, you will need: Two fabrics: one main fabric, and a complimentary fabric for the pockets quilt batting or [...]
• Tipnut’s Picks: 42 Free Projects For Baby: Here’s a whopping list of free patterns and tutorials for baby, perfect to give as gifts to welcome a newborn or if you’re a soon-to-be new mom–you’ll find lots of goodies here to fill the nursery. I’ve also included a few vintage patterns for baby blankets (2 knit, 1 crochet). You’ll find cloth diaper patterns, burp [...]
• Wallet Sized Sewing Kit – Free Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Mackville Road with a lovely wallet sized Sewing Bag Tutorial. This is a wallet shaped bag that has several pockets and features to hold things like threads, small scissors, pins, needles, whatever you like. Very cute and perfect for toting around sewing supplies! Supplies needed: Eight 7″ X 8″ pieces of fabric (suggests at [...]
• Heat Resistant Curling Iron Bag – Sewing Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Suzanne with a free sewing tutorial for a Heat Resistant Curling Iron Bag: When we travel I do my hair just as we are leaving. I hate having to put the hot curling iron in the luggage. So once I became interested in sewing again I looked for a pattern to make [...]
• Dishtowel Potholder Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Artsy-Crafty Babe with a quick & easy Dishtowel Potholder Tutorial: For this project, I usually use 100% woven cotton dishtowels from the dollar store. It’s best to use something that isn’t too bulky. All you need for supplies: 1 standard sized dishtowel a snip of ribbon (to make a hanging loop) thread No fussing with padding! With [...]
• Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial – Free Pattern Download: Today’s feature is from Oh, Fransson! with a sweet Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial, notes from the tutorial: This tutorial describes how to make a vinyl-covered lunchbox bag and matching desk placemat from a 20″ by 30″ vintage percale pillowcase. The finished bag is about 6.5″ high, by 8″ wide by 6″ deep. (The gathered top and [...]
• 21 Free Tutorials For Needle Books & Cases: Here’s a collection of free patterns and tutorials for sewing / embroidery needle books & cases. I also included a source for an elegant crochet thimble pouch pattern at the bottom (you can attach it to your case if you like). Materials vary, there are felt, fabric & cross stitch covers. Some are simple, others quite [...]
• Sewing Machine Mat – Sewing Tutorial: Today’s feature is from Carina’s Craftblog with a tutorial for a Sewing Machine Mat: Today I made a mat for my sewing machine. When I push the machine across the table, it leaves black marks, you see, and that’s not so good. The mat is really easy to make, but I’m going to tell you how [...]
• How To Make Fabric Storage Baskets / Bins: Today’s feature is from jcarolinecreative.com with a sewing tutorial for Storage Baskets: Materials Needed for Large Storage Basket (finished size 12″ wide x 16″ deep x 10″ high). Materials needed for Small Basket (finished size 8″ x 8″ x 12″) are shown in parantheses if different.: 1 yard of exterior fabric (1/2 yard for smaller [...]
• 11 Free Clothespin Bag Patterns: Here is a collection of free clothespin bag patterns found online plus a free download. You can click the picture above to print out this sweet vintage clothespin character pattern, transfer it to your bag if you like and embroider. It’s an animated clothespin bouncing on a bar of soap from an old clothespin bag [...]
• 30 Free Patterns For Knitting Needle Cases, Rolls, Pouches & Organizers: You can easily organize your knitting needles and supplies with a needle roll or pouch. Here’s a big list of free patterns for knitting needle rolls, pouches and circular needle organizers. You’ll find some that are quite large and elaborate, others are more simple and small. Something for everyone! I’ve included patterns that are sewn, crocheted [...]
• Bugs-Be-Gone Bags: Materials Needed Rosemary Lavender Buds Thyme Lemongrass Peppermint Tansy Cedar Chips Cheesecloth, Muslin drawstring bags or fabric envelopes (free pattern download below) Directions Fill small drawstring bags to hold between 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup of the herb mixture. Place bags in your pantry, closets, drawers, chests, under beds, hang in kitchen windows. You could also place the herbs in open, decorative bowls and place them [...]
• Sewing Pattern: Crochet Hook Clutch: Today’s feature is from Craft Leftovers with a sweet pattern for Crochet lovers – Crochet Hook Clutch. I see a few needle and hook roll patterns online, but not many clutches–so this is pretty unique I think. Materials Needed: 3 pieces of fabric 6 1/2” x 10 1/2” 3 yards bias tape made from contrasting colored fabric Button Straight pins Scissors Sewing [...]
• DIY Sewing & Quilting Table – On The Cheap!: Today’s feature is from Crazy Shortcut Quilts with tips and full instructions for putting together a DIY Quilting Desk: I don’t have the room or the money for a huge expensive sewing cabinet, and being the innovative person that I am, I created my own design for a sewing table and because I work hard at [...]
• Sewing Projects For The Car: Here’s a quick list of sewing patterns for car organizers and accessories (one crochet pattern too): CD Visor Pattern Another Windshield Visor CD Holder Pattern Homemade Car Organizer – Sewing Tutorial Back Seat Vehicle Organizer And another Car Seat Pocket Organizer (pdf) Car Seat Covers (fake fun fur) Pattern Download Here (pdf) Crocheted Visor Organizer Pattern (popup warning) These two items aren’t patterns, [...]
• Flour Sack Tea Towel Tips: Here’s a small collection of tips for making flour sack tea towels: Adding ric rack across the bottom of the towels is so Very pretty! Add a sweet crochet border to the tea towels Say Good-bye to Stains by Adding Fabric Trim How To Make Flour Sack Dish Towels: Here’s a handy How-To: Flour Sack Dish Towels. Remembering The Flour Sack: The [...]
• Knitting Needle Roll Pattern: Today’s feature is from Tostetoes.com with a free pattern for a Knitting Needle Roll. This one’s quite nice, it has three different sized pocket rows to include all kinds of knitting tools and notions. Then roll it up and carry it around for easy convenience. Fabrics Needed: Outside Fabric: ½ Yard Lining Fabric: ½ Yard Inside Pockets and upper guard: [...]