Category: Free Patterns

December 18, 2019

Earwarmer Headband in Polar Fleece

Using leftover pieces of Polar Fleece and strips of ITY knits from previous projects makes this a frugal endeavor. I needed a few quick but practical gifts and these fit the bill.  It’s my own pattern, and my “last-minute-gift” to you. Modelled on my late mom’s hat-making wooden head. There’s a link to a printable PDF pattern and the instructions...

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October 14, 2019

Waist Purse with Pockets

Waist Purse with Pockets Necessity is the mother of invention, and I decided I needed a Waist Purse with Pockets.  I’ll be teaching at the CreativFestival soon, and didn’t want to deal with a “real purse”.  Clipping something around my waist to hold my papers, phone, wallet and lipstick made sense, so here’s what I came up with: Finished size...

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July 29, 2019

Produce Bags

Produce Bags using Re-purposed Polyester Window Sheers This Produce Bags project began when I (finally) realized that all those flimsy plastic bags that I put my produce into at the grocery store were strangling our earth.  Nothing fancy, quick and easy, and furthermore, here in my town the check-out clerks admire them.   I had a discoloured window sheer that...

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December 21, 2018

Emilie Pattern Modifications (Hacks)

How I Modified (Hacked) Emilie This post describes a few of my Emilie pattern modifications.  The new, and free sewing pattern from Jalie; Emilie, is a gifting sewist’s dream come true. (Get yours here) I’ve made 6 with plans for more. My first 3 and the latest Emilie’s were sewn according to the pattern, the 4th and 5th versions were...

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December 19, 2018

Emilie, a Free Pattern from Jalie!

Do you sew with Jalie patterns?  You know I do.  I’ve sewn up a lot of Jalie patterns for children, myself and my hubby.  At a recent sewing retreat, Emilie was wearing a really nice pink top that was a cross between a cozy sweater and a classy tunic.  We all admired it, and she whispered that it was going...

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December 17, 2018

A Jalie Gift

Are you a sewist?   Still hoping to sew something girlie?  Quickly?  Last minute like?  Yes?  Then hold on…….. Something’s coming from Jalie, a free gift for you, a really useful free gift for you! I can’t tell you more until Wednesday, but……………………………I can help you get ready.  Select your fabric(s), 40% stretch in width and length, something soft and drapey. ...

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November 5, 2018

Sewing Charts to Print for your Sewing Ease

Sewing Charts In today’s world of meters/yards, and grams/ounces I find it a challenge to keep it all straight in my head.  Math was never a strong skill for me and when Catherine Goetz, owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies decided to downsize her online store, she suggested that I post her charts here for YOU! Sewing Chart for Selecting Thread and...

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June 8, 2018

Plant Hammock for a Very Heavy Plant

A Very Heavy Plant needs a Strong Plant Hammock This plant hammock was inspired by my friend Cheryl who wanted fabric in her garden.  I LOVE that idea, and had one more plant hammock to make, this one for a big, heavy (ugly) pot. The planter pot measured 34 inches from the top edge, around the bottom and back to...

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April 16, 2016

Leggings for Barbie, a Free Pattern

 Every well dressed Barbie needs leggings, and the more the merrier.  If you cut out a few pairs of these in colours that are “family” you could sew them without changing your thread colours.  Just saying. This pattern has been designed for a 4-way stretch, in other words, it stretches in all directions.  These fabrics can be a bit challenging,...

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February 16, 2016

A Denim Dress for Barbie

Barbie got a new dress, this time in denim.  I had a small piece left over from a skirt, and because I designed this pattern with a center front and a center back seam, the small pieces worked perfectly. My tweezers were very helpful in holding the fabric while finishing off the neckline.  The pattern is available as a PDF...

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