October 09, 2012

Free sewing patterns and tutorials

If you've got fabric yardage crawling out from under your bed waiting to trip innocent passers by, it might be time to use some up. (Possibly that's just me.) These DIY bag and clothing projects might put some of that surplus to good use!
Backpack at Hart & Sew
Backgammon skirt by Ellen Luckett Baker at I'm Feelin' Crafty
Half apron with jumbo pockets from Sew 4 Home
Little Grey Dress at Un Petit Design (plus FAQ here)
Reversible tote bag at You Can Do That Dot Me, based on this tutorial
Little Betty Bag from The Mother Huddle

11 comments:

  1. RachelOctober 9, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    You are not the only one! I have more fabric than ideas of what to do with them.

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  2. Jessica JonesOctober 9, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I have more fabric than the energy and desire it takes to sew things. :)

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  3. NinaOctober 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Definitely not just you! This whole using it up idea might have something to it...

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  4. Grandma GOctober 9, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Sewing doesn't really take a lot of energy, Jess. Gumption, yes, but not energy. ;) And most of your fabric seems to be under MY bed!!

    Mum

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  5. Jessica JonesOctober 9, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Funny how it keeps migrating over there... But you'd still be surprised at all the stuff under my bed!

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  6. JessicaOctober 9, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Love love love that chevron bag! I really need to sew some bags ... but I need to sew my wedding dress more!

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  7. blaggerOctober 10, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    It is hard to find really working tutorials on the web: the gray cloth is one of them, I did it.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    thanks a lot. those are nice ones.
    :)

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  9. this is lemonadeOctober 12, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    Hi Jessica!

    This is to let you know that I've nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger award. Do with the award what you will, but I just wanted to say thank you for posting and for sharing all the inspiration!

    http://thisislemonade.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/frivolity-and-friendship-4-and-finally-for-now/

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  10. Jessica JonesOctober 12, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Thank you!

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  11. UnknownOctober 15, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    It's so awesome that people like you are sharing your knowledge about free sewing patterns and tutorials. I'm one of those girls who isn't crafty at all, but I'm petite and I hate spending so much time searching for clothes that fit me and are also a style that I like, so I'm getting more interested in at least trying. Thanks for the info!

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