The Latest and Greatest Sewing for Baby Collection

May 10, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 2 Comments

There are a million reasons to sew for baby, but we’ll just mention a few.

1) Babies, and everything associated with them, are adorable. Ergo, small sewing projects for a cute crawler are an easy way to celebrate the tiny, but nonetheless delightful projects that make us “ohh” and “ahh“.

2) If you’re expecting an arrival soon, you’re most likely keenly aware of additional expenses. Cute sewing projects like baby clothes and accessories can cut costs without sacrificing little luxuries for your child.

3) Even if you’re not having a child, chances are friends and family members around you have additional children to look forward to. Free baby sewing projects are extremely useful for those interested in DIY gifts. They’re budget-friendly and completely customized for the beneficiary’s tastes.

Are you sold? Because we’ve got a new collection of free baby sewing tutorials that we’d absolutely love for you to explore. Sewing for Baby: 11 Small Sewing Projects for Your Little One includes free baby clothes sewing patterns as well as accessories. Download this new eBook for free and keep it for as long as you’d like on your desktop or tablet.

Peek-a-Boo Preview of Free Baby Sewing Projects

So, what will you find when you download Sewing for Baby: 11 Small Sewing Projects for Your Little One? We’ve pulled three great DIY baby sewing projects that we’re hoping will inspire you to create from this new piece of sewing literature.

Little Dorothy Baby Dress Pattern (find it on page 19) – Create a classic for a little girl close to you with this free baby girl dress tutorial. Choose to style this project after the famous film or use a different print of fabric to apply to this design. An excellent DIY alternative to spending big bucks at the store, this makes a great gift to parents who don’t feel comfortable splurging.

Stylish Baby Change Mat Clutch (find it on page 42) – No new parent can go without a trusty changing mat. Give the gift of mobility to families that just welcomed a newborn by sewing this clutch. Folding easily into a discreet and stylish purse, any recipient of this project will love its ingenuity.

Baby Mary Jane Shoes (find it on page 51) – Small sewing projects like these teeny tiny shoes allow you to get that adorable addition to a baby’s wardrobe. Don’t pay too much for something a baby can grow out of in months; instead, try easy sewing projects for babies like this fashionable footwear.

Intrigued? Excited? Ready to create some sweet and simple sewing projects that will be just as fun to make as holding a newborn? Browse at your leisure through Sewing for Baby: 11 Small Sewing Projects for Your Little One. You’re just one click away from beautiful baby projects.

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Say Hello to Spring with Free Sewing Patterns!

February 3, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 2 Comments

Feeling blue? No surprises there with the weather as dreary as it’s been. Well we at AllFreeSewing have just the collection to cheer you up! Shift those winter blues toward spring brights with our latest printable collection, Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects. This gorgeous free eBook is a fabulous addition to your sewing repertoire. From spring separates to DIY dresses, these marvelous free sewing patterns will amaze and inspire you for the coming warm weather!

Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects

DIY Spring Separates

Nothing quite says spring like a flowy spring top, and we have two darling tank tops in this spring collection. If you’re looking for a lovely new top for your little girl, make the Little Top. With a charming ruffle down the center and a fun bright pattern, this top is perfect for your next project!

Meanwhile, the 15 Minute DIY Party Shirt is a fun adult tank top for those warm spring outings. Add a flirty ruffle in 15 minutes or less and enjoy your next night on the town in style!

The Romantic Box Pleated Skirt is a gorgeous pattern made with chic Parisian fabric. For a sassy and sophisticated look, this pleated skirt is a fabulous project.

The Barely Sewn Bejeweled Sweater Refashion is a sweater project perfect for those early Spring months when it’s too cold to wear a tank top but too warm to wear tops that are too bulky:

Spring DIY Dresses

Fifteen minutes to make? This 15 Minute Convertible Dress is an absolute must for the warm spring months. Wear it with one strap or two; the options are endless with this gorgeous dress.

For a simple and chic look, you must make this easy Colorblock T-Shirt Dress. Grab three colors and make a new outfit that is so casual and cute.

One of the most popular patterns on AllFreeSewing, the Effortless Caftan Dress is a gorgeous sewing dress pattern that is stylish yet comfy. Dress it up or dress it down this upcoming spring.

Last of all, have fun this spring with the Fun and Flirty Wrap Dress. The eye-catching pattern is bright and fun for the warm spring months, and the dress looks so great when finished.

Get the full tutorials for each of these beautiful patterns when you download the latest free eBook from AllFreeSewing. Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects is a marvelous collection that is bound to get you in the spirit for spring.

Which spring sewing pattern is your favorite?

Your Dream Sewing Room Come True: Free eBook on How to Organize

January 29, 2014 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

At AllFreeSewing, we’re big fans of talking about not only our favorite sewing patterns, but our sewing dreams. More often than not when we chat with readers about what their sewing wish is, they bring up a room for their giant fabric stash, sewing machine, and notions. We heard you, and we responded.

While every sewist in our quaint AllFreeSewing community may not be able to have a designated room in the house, there’s still a space where they keep their fabric, buttons, pins, and more. That’s why we created this brand new and free eBook, 11 Sewing Room Ideas: How to Organize Your Room. You can download your very own copy of this eBook for free. It makes the perfect reference as you tackle your toughest clutter spots in your sewing area. Let’s take a peek at what you’ll find in the new favorite, shall we?

DIY Organizers

Whether they’re on your wall or table, organizers are a must-make for any sewist. Even if you’re just getting into the craft, you’ll find an overwhelming amount of fabric scraps from your first project. In this day and age it’s silly to toss precious pieces of fine silk, rayon, or cotton, so why not create a space to store them?

We had a blast pulling projects for this eBook that varied from typical decor crafts. In particular the Lovely Scissor Holder caught our attention as being wonderfully whimsical and completely necessary to saving those fabric scissors from being mixed up with the household ones.

Sewing Room Inspiration

We’ve got another surprise in this eBook. Not only will you find excellent projects from which to redesign your space, you’ll also get a glimpse at how other designers utilized theirs. We fell in love with Christina from 2 Little Hooligan’s makeshift sewing station. Find gorgeous close-up images of this tastefully distressed port and follow suit. For those of us who don’t yet have the dream space for our treasured supplies, this inspiration is a goldmine.

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It only takes a second to get your own copy of 11 Sewing Room Ideas: How to Organize Your Room. There’s no reason to keep dreaming of your organized space; roll up your sleeves and join us as we prepare for the year with this helpful guide.

What does your sewing space look like?

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Trendspotting: 11 Ways to Step Back in Time

November 23, 2013 by AllFreeSewing 1 Comment

If you have eyes you may have noticed a shift in style. Women everywhere are ignoring cutting edge clothing and opting instead for thrifty finds from the twentieth-century. No longer confined exclusively to hipsters, ladies are wearing vintage. But, “How does this affect AllFreeSewing and its band of loyal followers?”, you may wonder. Editors of AllFreeSewing have not only spotted this retro trend on the streets; hours of scouring online have revealed that the sewing community is fully on board with creating vintage-inspired clothing.

After deliberating over how to best respond to this wildly popular clothing style, the editors of AllFreeSewing put together a brand new and free eBook, 11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for Ladies. In this roundup of gorgeous free vintage patterns, interested readers will find dresses, tops, and more to create with their sewing machine. No longer will you have to sift through thrift stores to find an appropriately fitting piece of clothing; instead, you can customize an item for your shape and still retain classic elements from yesteryear.

Sew Retro Clothing that Fits

In 11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for Ladies you’re sure to love every style included. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find.

Classic Skirt – You won’t have to grumble, “they don’t make them like they used to!” when you next slip on your go-to skirt. With this free vintage-inspired sewing pattern on how to sew a skirt, you’ll know the level of quality and time that went into your clothing.

Sweet and Simple Vintage Pillowcase Dress – It can be a little hard for some of us to remember a time when fabric was virtually unavailable. Out of necessity women used to sew dresses out of feed sacks or linens. This pillowcase dress revives resourcefulness in that it uses its namesake as the body. Depending on the size of your dress, no extra fabric will be needed to create this design.

Versatile Little Black Dress – Ah, yes, the beloved LBD. Where would be without this wardrobe staple? Get invaluable tips for sewing your very own DIY dress that inevitably fits any occasion. Whether you’re at work, at home, or on a date, this dress fits.

The DIY Discotheque Top – Sew a top that fits your flair. Even if you no longer fit into your 70’s club shirts, you can still learn how to sew one that fits your fab bod. Thanks to gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions, you’ll be ready for the discotheque faster than you imagined.

Want them all in one place? As we said before, you can find all of these vintage-inspired patterns and more in the new and free eBook from AllFreeSewing, 11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for Ladies.

What was your favorite item of clothing “back in the day”?

Find 10 Simple Sewing Projects for Turkey Day in AllFreeSewing eBook

August 25, 2013 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

At AllFreeSewing, we know it’s still August. However, when you take the back-to-school scramble and Halloween into account, you’ll find that Thanksgiving is just around the bend. Ladies and gentlemen, we implore you not to panic; there’s still plenty of time to prepare for this year’s Turkey Day. We’re trying to stay well ahead of schedule this year, which is why we’ve released our newest and free eBook, Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving. In this free eBook you’ll find a cornucopia (if you will) of Thanksgiving crafts and ideas for your table and general home decor. As the holiday season dawns on us this year, let’s all be on time with lovely, sewn Thanksgiving decorations.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Let your little ones celebrate this year’s turkey day with Thanksgiving crafts from this free eBook. Easy sewing projects like The Traditional Turkey Handprint are perfect for your kids. They take a classic design that most children are familiar with and add dimension to it. If you want to opt for a sewing project that doesn’t involve any stuffing (after all, you’ll have enough of it on Thanksgiving), you can always choose to make the Last Minute Kids’ Thanksgiving Placemat. Either of these easy sewing projects can be completed well in advance or on Thanksgiving. Choose to make them with a group of young guests as a way of entertaining them before dinner.

Decorating for Thanksgiving for Grownups

For the grownups, there are plenty of placemats and table toppers in this eBook to satisfy their decorative needs. Look out for full table-scape tutorials in Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving. These Thanksgiving crafts are evergreen too; projects like the Fall Leaf Table Runner and Napkin Rings can be created for November’s special day and afterwards. You’ll find ample material for decorating for Thanksgiving in this eBook.

You’re the boss this Thanksgiving. Take your time to read, review, and choose the Thanksgiving crafts you want to make this year. The Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving free eBook is the perfect collection of sewing projects to refer back to year after year. Download your free copy and see what else you can make for fall by following this link.

Have You Started Thanksgiving Preparations Yet?

Download New AllFreeSewing eBook and Save Stress on Homemade Gifts

August 4, 2013 by AllFreeSewing 1 Comment

We know it’s early, and we’re trying to say this as gently as possible: it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Even if you’re through with birthdays, baby showers, or graduations for a few months, you know the year’s biggest holidays are just around the corner. Before you click to another post out of panic, stick with us. AllFreeSewing has compiled a group of projects to help reduce any present-induced stress this holiday season with our collection of easy homemade gifts. That’s right, breathe a sigh of relief, because fresh off the shelves of AllFreeSewing is How to Sew a Gift for Any Occasion: 12 Easy Do-It-Yourself Gift Ideas. It’s free for you to download at your convenience and is, faithful to our name, totally free.

The noble designers who made How to Sew a Gift for Any Occasion: 12 Easy Do-It-Yourself Gift Ideas possible knew what they were doing. Easy and fast to make, these dozen designs are perfect gifts for situations when you’ve lost motivation, inspiration, or time. From the beautiful photographs to the accessible instructions, this roundup of homemade gift tutorials will give you everything you need to create lasting, functional, and gorgeous gifts. Make something for everyone from your tech-savvy niece to your baking-addict great aunt. These lovely gift ideas certainly range in style, but all maintain a level of high quality.

Homemade Gifts for the Kitchen

Quilted dish cloths, linen napkins, and aprons. These everyday kitchen accessories are always on demand. Because everyone always needs an extra napkin to sweep or freshen up their kitchen, they make perfect presents. Learn how to sew a napkin, dish mat, apron and more from these 12 Easy Do-It-Yourself Gift Ideas. You’ll be so grateful to the creative minds behind these simple sewing projects for both dreaming up the gift idea and tutorial.

Creative Homemade Gifts

One of our favorite parts of the How to Sew a Gift for Any Occasion: 12 Easy Do-It-Yourself Gift Ideas free eBook is the unexpected gifts. You have to see them to believe them. Projects like the 15 Minute Wrist Rest tackle utility and fun in one homemade gift. Most likely you (like us) never thought about defeating that arthritic pain that accompanies keyboard usage with a simple sewing project, and that’s exactly why this gift succeeds in creativity. Find this tutorial and more in the pages of AllFreeSewing’s latest creation.

No-Sew Do-It-Yourself Gift Ideas

Yes, we did account for the fact that on a last-minute basis, there’s not always time to sew. Either your machine gives out or you literally have no time to run your fabric through it. The no-sew do-it-yourself gift ideas in this eBook maintain a polished look that will make even you question whether or not you did indeed make them without sewing. Best of all, these patterns allow you to opt for the sewing machine if you have more time and don’t want to use adhesive. They’re easy for a reason!

Better to be safe than sorry and download How to Sew a Gift for Any Occasion: 12 Easy Do-It-Yourself Gift Ideas to have on hand. The editors at AllFreeSewing have copies saved to our desktops at home and at work in the likely circumstance that we forget to pick up a bottle of wine for that next dinner. Make gift-giving fun again with these dozen delightful tutorials!

Be honest, have you started your holiday sewing?

Keep Them Forever: Free Fabric Flower Tutorials that Last a Lifetime

July 5, 2013 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

What’s more miraculous than a bed of daisies blooming in your front yard or a fresh bouquet of roses from your main man? The vibrant colors and shapes from all types of flowers make them one of life’s miracles. It’s too bad they die so quickly. At AllFreeSewing, we grieve as much as you do over flowers’ short lives; that’s why we gathered some of our favorite fabric flower tutorials and put them into one eBook. Tired of sulking over the fleeting lives of flowers, we’re pleased to present Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials: 7 Ways to Learn How to Make Fabric Flowers.

From the designers who know how to create flowers with their eyes closed come these seven fabric flower tutorials. Best of all, you can enjoy these fabric flower tutorials at no expense. Follow these tutorials from start to finish with excellent instructions and beautiful photographs from the designers themselves. Seven sets of instructions will yield seven fabric flowers of various style and size. Use these beautiful blossoms in your home decor or as accessories; the choice is entirely yours.

Have we whet your appetite for these fabric flower tutorials yet? For a sample of what you’ll find in Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials: 7 Ways to Learn How to Make Fabric Flowers, read on.

Here are some of the projects you’ll find in Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials

Obi Belt Tutorial – Part of why the Obi Belt Tutorial makes it into the Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials: 7 Ways to Learn How to Make Fabric Flowers eBook is because it’s a two-in-one project. Designer Tamara from Etcetorize cleverly walks you through the steps to sewing a flower out of taffeta and making a belt. These are two essential lessons that any aspiring sewer should know. Bonus tips and tricks such as singeing fabric are delivered in these absolutely accessible instructions. What are you waiting for? Find out how to create this blooming belt right here.

Denim Flower Corsage – If you’re the type that fancies some more bloom for your buck when it comes to home decor, skip the accessories and see what Fabulous Fabric Tutorials has to offer by way of domestic design. Take this Denim Flower Corsage project from Sachiko from Tea Rose Home. Apart from the overall loveliness of this fab flower, we were attracted by the upcycling aspect that this project involves. Thanks to this sewing project there’s no need to mourn over those too-tight jeans anymore. Follow this fabric flower tutorial on how to make a denim corsage and watch your duckling-esk jeans turn into a swan-like flower corsage that you can proudly display on a purse, sweater, or anything in need of a little glam.

Trust us, this isn’t just a flowery speech. Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials: 7 Ways to Learn How to Make Fabric Flowers is an eBook that will remain a favorite on your digital bookshelf for years to come.

Find five more free tutorials on how to make a fabric flower right here.

National Sewing Month: My Favorite Sewing eBook

September 12, 2011 by AllFreeSewing 31 Comments

Dear Readers,

It’s National Sewing Month! To celebrate, AllFreeSewing.com is hosting a special blog series throughout the entire month. Check back daily for posts featuring our favorite projects, new sewing videos and tutorials, guest blogs from talented designers and more. We’re also giving away a HUGE sewing prize at the end of the month. You won’t believe how EASY it is to WIN!

Leave a comment on any of the blog posts with the headline “National Sewing Month”. Your comment will count as an entry into the giveaway. You are free to comment as often as once per blog post (for a total of 30 chances to win!). At the end of the month, we’ll pool all of the comments together and pick one lucky winner to win the mystery grand prize. And trust us; you want to win this one!

Whether you’re already a sewing enthusiast or new to the craft, our hope is that this September will encourage you to create wonderful sewn projects.

Happy National Sewing Month!

Here’s today’s post:

Are you a parent or grandparent of a small child? I’m an aunt to 8 kids from 4 months old to 11 years old and I just love them to pieces. I often hear my sisters complain of how expensive things can be for kids especially clothes because they tend to grow out of them so quickly; thank goodness for hand-me-downs.

Anyway when I came across the Upcycle T-shirts: 10 Projects to Make for Kids eBook I knew I wanted to share it with you and my sisters. You can find some super cute clothing and accessories for your children. My favorite is the Winter Wonderland Dress, it’s a simple sewing project that turns an ordinary t-shirt into an adorable dress for the holidays with little cost. This eBook also has a project to turn your husband’s t-shirts into a child’s pair of pants, how cool is that?!

Make sure you download this eBook for free today. There are so many good ideas you won’t believe how much money you can save just by upcycling the things you already have in your home.

What’s your favorite project in this book?

25 Sewing Crafts from Bloggers eBook

October 15, 2009 by FaveCrafts Leave a Comment

It’s the continuiation of Blogger Appreciation at FaveCrafts with our newest Sewing eBook compiled of patterns and projects from all our crafty friends in the blogosphere.

One of my favorite things about sewing crafts from bloggers is the extra bits of humor and personality that go into each and every project. It’s clear that real people do real sewing! Tons of photos and tips adorn the pages of this eBook so you’ll be able to recreate these sewing crafts with no problem.

Included in this free eBook are tutorials on clothing, home decor, bags and clutches and holiday crafts. Sew Fun!

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Click here to download 25 Sewing Crafts from Bloggers eBook for FREE!