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11 Earthy and Enchanting Fall Sewing Patterns

October 10, 2016 by FaveCrafts

Fall is officially here with its chilly winds, falling leaves, and football games. Whether you’re planning some apple-picking, headed out to explore a corn maze, or are just planning on staying inside and cozy with a pumpkin spice latte, these 11 Earthy and Enchanting Fall Sewing Patterns feature your favorite autumnal hues. From opulent oranges to maple leaf reds, these sewing project ideas are sure keep you styling through spooky Halloweens and November turkey dinners.

I am personally a huge fan of reds, oranges, and yellows. Growing up in the midwest, I absolutely love crisp days when the leaves have changed. Watching these happy hues float down from the trees always reminds me of happy football games and fall hikes in the woods. This is why I love including harvest color palette ideas into my fall sewing projects.

Fall Sewing Projects

Free Sewing Patterns Made with Harvest Colors

  1. To the Park Sewn Bag
  2. Peplum Dress Sewing Pattern
  3. Against the Wind Scarf Pattern
  4. Incredible Jean DIY Quilt
  5. DIY Plush Pumpkins
  6. Asymmetrical Autumn Poncho
  7. Lovely Lace Statement Scarf
  8. Knit Pajama Sewing Pattern
  9. Clasp Free Clutch Pattern
  10. Fall Wool Cape Scarf
  11. Striped Dress Tutorial

If love sewing projects, check out our newly updated free sewing patterns eBook for newbies, Sewing for Beginners: Learn to Sew with 20 Free Sewing Patterns.


What do you consider the first sign of fall? Mine is when I see the leaves falling.

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: allfreesewing, DIY sewing projects, Fall Clothing, fall crafts, Favecrafts, free sewing patterns, scarf project

Link Love: Fun with Fringe and Tassels

March 6, 2014 by FaveCrafts

Fringe – it’s not just for hippies. In fact, if you check out your favorite store or head to your mosy-visited online shopping destination, you’re more than likely to find some fringe and tassels. This trend was all over the runways at New York Fashion Week and is taking over the craft world. If you’re a little nervous about fringe, you’re not alone. Personally, I like a more understated look and tend not to go for big, bold clothing and accessories. Luckily, there are so many ways to easily incorporate fringe and tassels into your crafts without channeling Lady Gaga (not that there’s anything wrong with that).

Tassels and fringe can add a cool three-dimensional look to an otherwise traditional piece. The best example of this is the Aran Crochet Throw, which looks like something your grandma would have made. While the afghan itself is pretty simple, the tassels and bobble stitching patterns make it a little more challenging. The extra time and effort is worth it though – you’ll want to display this afghan forever. For a bigger, bolder look, make your own Cable Afghan with Tassels. In this case, you crochet the afghan first and then work on the tassels. Once all four have been made, you simply attach one to each corner. If you’re running short on time, make a Tee Shirt Fringe Scarf. You don’t need a sewing machine or even a needle and thread for this trendy project. Instead, cut up an old shirt with a pair of scissors – seriously, it’s that easy.

Don’t be afraid of fringe. Whether you choose to rock a statement necklace or create festive streamers for your next party, there are so many ways to embrace the trend. Simply channel your inner Stevie Nicks, get creative and see what you can accomplish.

 

 

 

  1. DIY Leather Tassels Scarf from Eyes of Style
  2. Fringe Necklace from Pop Champagne Blog
  3. Neon Fringe Necklace from Fall For DIY
  4. Upcycled Fringe Cell Phone Sleeve from Isn’t That Sew
  5. Glitter Gold Trimmed Tissue Fringe from Confetti Sunshine
  6. Ombre Fringe Skirt from Make It, Love It
  7. DIY No-Sew Fleece Throw from Life Over Easy
  8. DIY Shawl Skirt from Anna Evers
  9. DIY Anthropologie Fringe Earrings from Gina Michele

Filed Under: Link Love Tagged With: Favecrafts, free jewelry making patterns, Julia Litz, scarf project, wearable crafts

Bigger is Better: A History of Oversized Clothing in Women’s Fashion

November 25, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

Bigger is Better: A History of Oversized Clothing in Women's FashionThere’s nothing better than a big, comfy sweater you can curl up in during winter, or a loose-fitting maxi skirt that blows around your ankles come spring. But as with everything, the too-big look didn’t come from nowhere. Through the decades the shapes and styles of oversized clothing changed as suited the times.

From head to toe, oversized clothing has had an impact on modern style. Whatever the reason, fashion always cycles back to the oversized look — be it with a bit of bling or a flowy maxi dress.

The 1920s: All that Glitters

Daisy's Simple Chandelier Earrings

Dresses like The New Woman’s Flapper Dress were designed to hang loose on a woman’s frame, but the layers and beads swung and shimmered with every movement so as to draw attention. Even jewelry burgeoned in size; pieces like Daisy’s Simple Chandelier Earrings would have stolen the show at any party. In fact, from rings to headwear, accessories were displayed as centerpieces of an outfit, not just accents.

But while flapper dresses have been relegated to the costume closet, large costume jewelry like the Anthro Knock Off Akela Necklace have made a serious comeback in current popular fashion. As new fabrics like jersey and new styles like the drop-waist dress became de rigueur in the 1920s, oversized garments and accessories quickly came into fashion. The overall style of the 1920s was a blend of relaxed, sporty daywear coupled with flashy eveningwear meant to catch—and hold—the eye.

 The 1930s: Fake It ‘Till You Make It

Faux Fur Infinity Scarf

The 1930s were a rough time, economically—particularly for Americans, who were suffering through the Great Depression. Though movies featured ever more glamorous celebrities, the day-to-day reality of the average individual was far from the bright lights of Hollywood.

To combat the sharp fall in sales, designers began creating discounted products, relying more heavily on more economical fabrics like rayon and nylon. Even still, women were often forced to improvise. In order to achieve the puffy, oversized look of the film stars, women would sew fur to the hems of their garments, like this Fleece Scarf with a Fur Pocket or this Simple Faux Fur Infinity Scarf. Adding fur to a coat, scarf, or dress created a fabric contrast that both enlarged the garment and added a luxurious feel. A two-tone, flowy jacket like this Wrap Coat would have been a hit—both for the different fabrics and for the loose design.

Chiffon Maxi Dress

The 1960s: Fun and Fancy Free

The 1960s were a time of radical change, particularly in women’s fashion.  This was the decade of  the miniskirt (and the midiskirt) and the A-line bodice. But it was also a decade that embraced the maxi dress. These flowing, fluid fabrics created the kind of easily elegant silhouettes that celebrities from Jackie-O to Joni Mitchell favored.

Dresses like this Chiffon Maxi Dress and the Effortless Caftan Dress wouldn’t have been out of place at a red carpet event. And of course no one can forget Jackie O’s notoriously overlarge sunglasses or the beehive hairstyle that was so radically popular. Loose, flowing, and big: the three keys to 1960s oversize fashion. Even the popular mod dresses of the time owed a debt to the oversized style of the 1920s flapper dress, as the cut was much the same, though mod dresses like this Cute Black and White Mini Dress emphasized a color block design, whereas flapper dresses keyed in to the movement of the dress on the body.

The 1990s and Beyond

Zoot AlorsThe ’90s were a pretty hilarious time for fashion. Baggy, too-big, and grunge came with force to the forefront. From crop-tops to hammer pants, the ’90s were all about playing with perspective by emphasizing volume. These Zoot Alors pants, for example, might have walked off the stage of a concert or a red carpet at an awards show. This Easy Oversized Dress uses the same theory, gathering in and flaring out to emphasize contours and shape.

Current trends make a mix of history’s offerings. Enormous, comfy sweaters like the Asymmetrical Tunic Sweater, the Comfy Cardigan, and the Goncho Fleur de Lis Sweater all fit with that pattern. Looser-fitting t-shirts like the Draped Color Block Tee and the Shimmery Slouch Top also blend style with comfort.

What’s your favorite piece of oversized clothing?

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: maxi dress, Mollyhall Seeley, Refashion Projects, scarf project, Vintage Sewing

In Case You Missed It: “11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More”

July 14, 2013 by AllFreeChristmasCrafts

I am a huge fan of festive attire at any time of year. During the summer, I create wearable crafts with more color than in fall or winter. Around Halloween, I bust out the orange and black and go a little heavier on the eye makeup. At Easter, it’s pastels at all times, and pretty dresses.

The same trend holds true, of course, around Christmastime. Bring on the ugly sweaters, the handmade hats, the holiday earrings. You better believe I’ll find an excuse to wear my knee-high green and red striped socks, and I’ll roll up my skinny jeans to show them off, proudly. To me, nothing says “I’m getting in the holiday spirit” like dressing up in wearable crafts.

You can make great wearable crafts for the holidays when you download the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook! Christmas wearable crafts are perfect gifts for anyone on your Christmas list. Even if your friend, cousin, or child doesn’t love to wear handmade hats or homemade scarves, there’s always the argument of practicality. If it’s cold, you’ll need a hat. Why not make it an elf hat? If it’s brisk, you’ll need a scarf. Why not make it a Fleece Scarf with Pom Poms?

It may be more than six months until Christmas, but making great handmade Christmas gifts takes time . . . especially if you’re going to try making all eleven wearable crafts in this great AllFreeChristmasCrafts eBook!

What you’ll find in this eBook:

Loom Knitted Santa Hats: Talk about getting in the Christmas spirit. Nothing says “Merry Christmas!” like these great Loom Knitted Santa Hats. They’re festive, sure, but they’re also practical: if you live in a seasonal climate, you need to keep that head warm. Put those knitting skills to the test when you knit this great handmade Christmas gift found in the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook.

Santa Scarf: Now this homemade scarf is just so precious, I had to share. The scarf project has you make Santa’s face and beard on one end, and the entire length of the scarf is his hat! The scarf tapers to a point, then you attach a puff ball for the pom-pom, and you have the finished product. Best of all, you don’t need to sew to make this adorable scarf because this blogger gives directions for a no-sew version as well. Find this incredibly endearing scarf in the 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More eBook.

 

 

Download a copy of 11 Christmas Gift Ideas: Handmade Scarves, Hats and More; like all of our great eBooks, it’s free!

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you like this eBook, you might also enjoy:

6 Adorable Homemade Christmas Crafts for Summer

10 Quick and Easy Christmas Gifts to Make

What is your favorite wearable Christmas craft that you’ve made?

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Crafts, Christmas Gift Ideas, Christmas Ideas, crafty christmas ideas, Dana Byerwalter, DIY Christmas, DIY gift ideas, easy christmas crafts, eBook, fleece scarf, gift ideas, Gifts, hat, hats, homemade christmas crafts, homemade gift ideas, homemade gifts, knit hat, scarf, scarf project, scarves, wearable crafts

Make Scarves for the Special Olympics

May 18, 2011 by AllFreeKnitting

The colors for the 2012 Special Olympics Scarf Project have been announced!   If you didn’t get to participate in last year’s event, now is a great time to start.  Haven’t heard of the Scarf Project before?  Every year, Red Heart Yarn reaches out to knitters and crocheters in an effort to collect scarves for participating Olympians. Why scarves? The Vice President of Marketing at Coats & Clark, Alyson Bell, explains, “The Scarf Project is an opportunity to create a handmade gift for the athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters who can wear with pride knowing that it is crafted with love.”


Ready to get involved?  Crocheters and knitters are invited to make a scarf (or several) to donate to their states’ participants  in order to show their support for the Special Olympics. Here’s how you can participate:

    • Go to the official charity website for complete details.
    • Scarves must be knit or crocheted using the official 2012 colors:  Red Heart Super Saver 387 Soft Navy, Red Heart Super Saver 319 Cherry Red, Red Heart Soft 4604 Navy, Red Heart Soft 9925 Really Red
      • A note from Red Heart Yarn’s Site: You can choose to work with the Red Heart Super Saver or Red Heart Soft Yarns – or a combination of both – please just use both a red and a blue in your scarf design!

 

  • You can use any knitting or crochet scarf pattern you want, but scarves must be 54-60 inches long and 6 inches wide.  Fringe or other adornments should be included within these measurements.  Please read the full project guidelines for complete details.

 

When you visit the official site, choose your state from the drop-down menu to find out which sports your state participates in, how many scarves they need donated, where to mail completed scarves to, and what the deadline to send scarves in is.  Participating programs will be announced May 23, 2011. Check back to their site for more information.

Happy knitting and crocheting!

Filed Under: Craft Charities Tagged With: caitlin eaton, crochet for charity, knitting for charity, red heart yarn, scarf project, special olympics

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