Shirring fabric and sewing with elastic thread are easy with this step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to sew with elastic in the bobbin.

Aka to make one of these…. I first came across QAYG blocks and the technique over at Rita’s Red Pepper Quilts blog very shortly after I’d started sewing in 2010. Being new to sewing, and recognising that while I’d LOVE to do a big quilt, I really couldn’t see me ever having the courage to […]

Come browse this curated list of the best 50+ free printable stuffed animal patterns! Photos and working links for each softie PDF pattern.

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Aka to make one of these….Firstly an apology – sorry to those people I promised this tute to weeks ago!- What can I say… I’ve been busy sewing & enjoying a lovely Chris…

This is the Verity Zipper Pouch sewing pattern, that comes in three sizes - small, medium, and large.

I adore draped clothing. I think it is figure flattering on pretty much anyone, and it just adds an element of elegance to even the most simple designs. In case you have no idea what I am talking about, here are a few examples of draping.  Artisans Square Buckle Polyvore Modcloth See? It's an absolutely lovely way to add texture and flow to a garment. I decided I needed a good draped tank for my summer wardrobe and for my Etsy shop. I've never tried it before, and assumed there would be nothing to it. Of course, since patterns and I are not friends, I started from scratch. Several (ah hum, we won't define the word "several" here for the sake of my pride) shirts later, I perfected my formula for my ideal draped tank. I say "formula" because I see it as exactly that. Once I figured out which measurements controlled what, it was super simple. Draping is just creating extra fabric in a certain area of the garment that flows in a figure flattering way. The trick is how to control that extra fabric, and once you've got that down you are set. I am not going to start from the very beginning on how I draft a shirt without a pattern because I've already shown that here and here. The back piece of this tank is just the basic shape of a regular tank. If numbers aren't your thing, just grab a tank you already have and trace it. There is no need to be complicated, its very simple. The front, obviously, is the tricky part. Here is the concept in another of my awful drawings. Here is the trick, if you just widen the width of your shirt, you will get an unflattering floppy fold at the neck. If you just extend the height of the shirt, you will get a cowl neck. You must have a combination of the two to get a soft drape. The arm hole is cut on the side of the shirt, with just a tiny amount of curve, rather than a typical cut out arm hole. This is because you actually turn the very top side of the shirt in when you sew it. Let me see if I can make sense of this for you by way of pictures. Here I have cut the shirt on the fold as wide as I need it to be. I measured down 3 inches on the unfolded edge and marked it. This three inches is going to make the extra fabric folds at the top. The more I increase this number, the more dramatic the folds will be. Next, I measured down 3 1/2 inches and marked that. This 3 1/2 inches is my shoulder seam. It is just on the side of the shirt right now, which sort of plays tricks with your mind. It will make sense in a minute. I wanted my arm hole to be 8 inches long so I measured down 8 inches and marked that. In the center of my last two marks, I measure in one inch. This is the arm hole. Now I cut out that just that piece. Next, I drew myself a line from the bottom of the arm hole to the bottom of the shirt, tapering down the size. The bottom of the shirt has to match the size of the back of your shirt. The idea when you sew, is to turn the top of the shirt in so that the shoulder seam is now at the top where it should be. The arm hole should match up with the arm hole on the back of your shirt. I found that it was easiest to hem the neck of the back shirt piece and all the arm holes first, before sewing the back and front together. Don't hem the front neck line, just turn the raw edge in an inch or sew at the shoulder seam line to make it drape inward. As you can see there, I gathered that top edge first, and then sewed it the back. As far as fabric choice goes for this type of shirt, the thinner the fabric is the better. Thin jersey knit, slub knit, or chiffon type materials would be best. Here are three different shirts, made from three different fabric types. The first is made from a Polyester Lycra blend. It is the thickest of the three and doesn't drape nearly as softly as the other two. I love the print and colors, but it just wasn't the best fabric choice for this shirt. The second is made from jersey knit. It drapes quite nicely, but is just a hair thicker than the last version. The last is my favorite. It is made from slub knit, which is very thin. If you use slub knit, it only has a one way stretch so you'll want to make sure that is going width wise when you cut it. I sincerely hope I didn't over complicate this for you. It is quite easy to do and it is a great style to always have on hand. I just know you are dying to know where I got that insanely cute skirt...well, I'm not going to tell you until Friday. No, I didn't make it either. Come back Friday and we'll talk. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Linking to; Organize and decorate everything Sew Much Ado My Girlish Whims Someday Crafts Sew Woodsy Shwin and Shwin The Freckled Laundry Simple Home Life Funky Junk Interiors Homemaker on a Dime Brassy Apple Under the Table and Dreaming

It’s my turn to offer a prompt to my Bee Sewcial mates! Always a quandary of sorts, I had an idea that I kept coming back to, so I guess we...

Beginner sewists are often very excited to make their first sewing project from a store-bought pattern. It is so exciting to purchase a pattern and know what it is going to look like. With this guide, learn How to Pin for Sewing. We'll go over all sorts of FAQs when it comes to pinning. Types of sewing pins, when to pin, how to pin fabric, how to pin patterns, and more! The professional-quality pieces on the cover are the best motivation you can find. This moment can pass quickly, however, when you learn that you do not know how to pin a pattern. Sewing patterns and working with fabric can be very confusing. Plus, we'll go over some pitfalls involving pins, like what happens when you sew over pins or don't pin at all. One of the first steps to learning how to use a sewing pattern is figuring out how to pin a pattern to fabric correctly. This info-packed page has all the info you need. Because mistakes in pinning fabric and sewing templates can cause irreversible problems, this guide helps you to prepare ahead of time. Even sewists who have been sewing for years can easily make a blunder when prepping and pinning fabric, patterns, and more.

Here's a cute crochet Pokeball Bag that can hold a number of surprises! I made it in a drawstring style, so that it can close by pulling the cords tightly together. It's a fun and quick crochet pattern to do.

Hair has always been a canvas for self-expression, and what better way to showcase your personality and creativity than with bold and colorful hairstyles? If you're feeling adventurous and want to...

Yesterday's nine is a gradation of sorts. That is one color gradually becoming another. Sort of. Because I worked with what was in the basket. Use your imagination. I did.

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YouTube is full of fascinating videos involving all sorts of things, including sewing! Whether you often check out sewing videos on YouTube or have yet to explore that world, we think you will appreciate this list of what we think are the 10 Best Sewing YouTube Channels you'll want to follow. It was difficult to narrow down the list to only 10 as there are many more amazing tailors and seamstresses who make useful videos and who truly make the best sewing channels on YouTube, but we felt that these were the accounts with the most variety. There are also videos on techniques and projects for all skill levels. No matter what you are looking for when it comes to sewing, you will find a channel in this list that is worthy of hitting that "subscribe" button. Before we get to these top sewing YouTube channels according to us editors here at AllFreeSewing, did you know that we have videos, too? Check out our original sewing videos here. Watch our useful video right below and then keep scrolling down to get to our awesome list of sewing YouTube channels we love. If you like them, be sure to subscribe to take advantage of all the free tutorials, tips, tricks, and projects they all have to offer every week! Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>

There are all sorts of corners: 90-degree, 45-degree, and less—or more. Watch this video to achieve well-sewn outside corners, such as collar points.

This roomy tote bag has a cute drawstring top to keep things safe inside. Use it as a purse, a project bag, a lunch bag – it’s great for all sorts of things.

So, theres this fun crafting project about making a rag doll, but we ran into a snag. We got the materials, the enthusiasm, but no sewing pattern. Its kinda tricky to start stitching without a guide, right? Need to find a solid sewing pattern thats both easy to follow and printable, so we can dive right into the fun part without guessing the steps.We came up with a handy guide for crafting your own rag doll with ease.

Aka to make one of these….Firstly an apology – sorry to those people I promised this tute to weeks ago!- What can I say… I’ve been busy sewing & enjoying a lovely Chris…

Come browse this curated list of the best 50+ free printable stuffed animal patterns! Photos and working links for each softie PDF pattern.

Schnittanpassungen sind unerlässlich für ein Kleidungsstück mit gelungener Passform, aber wie erkennt man ob man anpassen muss? Und muss das wirklich sein? Die Maße stimmen, aber das Kleidungsstück passt nicht? Wieso klettert ein Rock hoch? Am Beispiel der großen Brust wird die Notwendigkeit von Anpassungen im Schnittmuster und die Kraft von Abnähern beschrieben.

I’ve been doing my research and collecting resources for knitting, sewing, fiber-making of all sorts. Here’s a collection for me and for you.

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Learn how to make a knitted heart in a matter of minutes with this free pattern and video tutorial. They're perfect for Valentine's day projects!

If you want to work on a simple and fast project and you want that project (pattern) to be FREE then why not download this pdf pattern now.

Aka to make one of these…. I first came across QAYG blocks and the technique over at Rita’s Red Pepper Quilts blog very shortly after I’d started sewing in 2010. Being new to sewing, and recognising that while I’d LOVE to do a big quilt, I really couldn’t see me ever having the courage to […]

Hexagon Piecing Tutorial: Hexagon piecing is super easy and fun! It's a great craft to do while hanging out on the couch, and it's extremely portable, so you can craft pretty much anywhere! :D You can use the sewn hexagons for all sorts of things: patches on clothes, as appl…

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It’s finally Summer! Which means it’s time for Camping and Adventure and all sorts of fun! I’ve gathered up some creative and fun DIY Camping Projects to Sew to get you all set for your summer traveling! There are a ton of creative camping projects out there! Have fun looking through these and planning out ... Read More about DIY Camping Projects to Sew

While at a sewing class last week, I commented to the quilter next to me, that on my list of things to do was hemming jeans. She and then others jumped in, that they feared doing jeans on their sewing machines because of the thick seams. So I said I'd show them how I do it. Here is my quick way for hemming jeans. I've tried many ways, and have been using this method for the past 10 years. Beware this is a long post... Simple technique, but many pictures. First set up your sewing machine to do a straight stitch. I use a stitch length of 3.0 and a heavier needle. A jeans needle or topstitch needle if you have one. Next, measure your jeans. For my husband, I have him stand on the floor in his sock feet and I pin up the jeans 1 inch above the floor. Then lay the jeans out on the ironing board and fold up the other leg so both are even. Iron up the hemline on both legs. Give a really good pressssssss... I use steam too... See the line it makes. This is a good guide. Next, cut about 1 inch down from the pressed line. I just eyeball it. But measure if you must. Set aside the bottom of the pantleg for a recycle project. Next take small snips about half an inch long, on either side of the bulky seams. Total of 4 slits on each leg. You can see the slits are on each side of the seam, about half way to the pressed hemline. Next, tuck in the raw edge of the hem so it is folded in so that your one inch of hem is now about a half an inch. Leave the thick seam sticking up. Do not fold it under. Pin all around. Notice that I pin with the heads of the pins sticking towards me, so I can easily remove them as I sew. Next, using ORANGE thread in the top and bobbin, sew near the top of tucked in fold all around the hem. In the early days, I was matchy matchy and used light blue thread. It looked awful. Orange is the color to use. Unless, the jeans you are hemming were originally hemmed with a different color like white. I would use that as a guideline. Stitch right over the seams. Most sewing machines don't have trouble with two layers of seams. Snip off the portion of the seam that is sticking out. Voila. Your jeans are hemmed. Since it's the bobbin thread that shows on the outside hem of the jeans, I keep a bobbin of bright orange thread in my bobbin caddy at all times. I primarily use it only for jeans and I think I've been using the same bobbin for 5 years. If I had the 10 years of hemming jeans back, I think I would have found a heavier weight of orange thread and used that in my bobbin. When this bobbin runs out , I will refill with a heavier orange thread. After Note: Denise left a comment that Joanns carrys Jeans thread. You can bet this will be on my list the next time I go to Joanns. Thanks Denise.

This is the Kids Tote Bag FREE sewing pattern from the designer Crazy Little Projects. With this free pattern, you can make this easy Kid’s Tote Bag that your little one can use for trips to the library. Or I’m sure you can think of other great places to visit where your little ones can […]

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These fall craft templates are great for helping you create all sorts of wonderful fall crafts. From fall leaf templates to pumpkin templates, we've got it!

I've always had a love of needlecraft. At a young age, my German Oma and my Mom both taught me to knit, sew and embroider and I am totally amazed at the new modern twists I see everywhere now. Whether it's quilting a bold colorblocked dress, weaving fabric scraps to make a shirt, o

I love goats! I even used to have several as pets when I was a teenager. They would always get into all sorts of trouble... constantly... but I loved them regardless. This image serves many purposes... it can be used as a hand embroidery pattern, as line art, or as a printable coloring page! The image will be available for immediate download after purchase in the form of an SVG (vector) file and a PNG file. The drawing itself is 3.9 x 3.8 inches. The watermark shown on the image above will not be on the actual artwork. Copyright J. Gaines 2014.

Also known as: Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch The braided chain stitch is worked almost the same way as the heavy chain stitch. There is only a slight difference in the way the needle is taken under the existing loops, thus giving it a totally...

Wieso Ärmel aussehen, wie sie aussehen, wie man Ärmel ändert und die Passform korrigiert - alles soll hier gezeigt werden. Wie kriege ich Falten aus dem Ärmel? Und wie entstehen Puffärmel?

This is a pattern to crochet Pupetta, a fictional character designer by me :D Pattern style This pattern is a .pdf document containing more than 40 pages of written instructions, diagrams and explanatory step by step pictures to crochet Pupetta and her Fall Outfit (the body pattern is included). Level of detail of the instructions You must already know the basics of amigurumi crochet in order to be able to follow it as this is a pattern, not a tutorial. However, everything is explained with a high level of detail and the instructions are all very clear. There are also pictures and measures to help you constantly check if you’re proceeding correctly. Crochet level This pattern is indicated for you if you already have some experience in amigurumi crochet following a written pattern. Don’t worry too much if you’ve never carried out such a detailed project, there are all sorts of instructions there to guide you, you might just need to try some parts out a couple of times. Just a heads up: this is definitely more complex and detailed than my other patterns. Dimensions 22 cm tall and 7 cm wide Material 2.0 hook, 2.5 hook. Yarn for 3.0 hook. Only 1 brand and size of yarn has been used: brand and exact color codes are indicated inside the pattern. Then, the usual ones: Safety eyes, poly fiber fill, tapestry yarn, buttons (mines are 12mm or 10mm). Licence Please DO NOT copy or redistribute this pattern in ANY form. Unauthorized translations are also prohibited. Please give me credits when posting online by always adding “ Pattern by @chiacrafts ” and #chiacraftspatterns (both, and it would be very much appreciated if the credits were well visible). If you don’t post online, I would very much like to receive a picture of your work anyway :D It’s okay if you sell the final product, as long as it’s a small commerce, you give me credits for the design (same rules as when posting) and you don’t use my pictures for advertising. How to contact me :D For any doubt, you can contact me via PM on Instagram, or via the email provided to you when you purchased this pattern! I DO NOT answer questions via private message on Ravelry, but you have all information to contact me otherwise. I always answer :) Please respect my copyright, my wishes and my hard work. Support me and help me carry on this activity. Thank you for listening :)