For the Kiddos!

Craftzine.com blog : Toddler Leggings Pattern
By Natalie Zee Drieu
Lisa at Fitzpatterns wasn't able to find many downloadable sewing patterns for babies so she decided to make use of her daughter's nap time to sew up clothes for her little one. For just $1.50, snatch up this pattern... ...


toddler backpack pattern - Craft
Toddler backpack pattern - This backpack pattern was one that I created a few years ago for a craft swap partner's young daughter who was two years old at the time. The opening is just an overlap on the near the top of the front. Velcro could be added to help keep it closed but isn't necessary. Not having any zippers or snaps, it's very simple for a toddler to open and fill up...



Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
By nikkiinstitches
Here is the pattern for the Knitted and Quilted Entrelac Baby Blanket!...


All Knitted Up: Sweet Little Baby Blankets
By Amy
Two more blankets made it off the knitting needles this past month. I am still working on a third blanket, but I am finally trying a new pattern on this third one. It is hard to find patterns that I really am in love with for baby ...


Fabric Beach Balls Free Sewing Pattern...
By Wendy at AllCrafts.net
Need a sweet baby gift? Make Fabric Beach Balls! They're a great use for small amounts of fabric and they'd be stunning if you used the leftover scraps....

Make your own Max from Where the Wild Things Are Costume
Examiner.com
Additionally, you can sew socks to the feet of your sweatpants or get your sewing machine out and add feet to the sweatsuit to resemble footed pj's You will ...


Adding or Altering Sewing Patterns - Example: Modifying McCalls 5252...
By Chloe Findlay-Harder
All I've done is copied the basic pattern that I'm using, and just added the extra elements on top. That way I can plan my sewing, instead of going “what's next!?”. So next time you're altering a pattern, ...


Wisconsin: Sew much for 'a drab life'
Dubuque Telegraph Herald
But she laughs about the state of the spare bedroom she uses as a sewing room. "This table never gets empty," she said, patting her sewing table. ...


'Men of Cloth' features colorful quilts
Muskogee Daily Phoenix
Sewing has traditionally been a skill learned by men for survival. Soldiers carried sewing kits and repaired their uniforms around the fire at night. ...

Free Mens Knitted Sock Pattern
by CyberSeams
We've got a new sock pattern for men online now, finally! I designed these for my dad. The cuff is a basic rib knit, and the sole of the sock is in garter stitch. I hope you enjoy working on them as much as I did! Read more...



Knitting pattern: Seeta fingerless gloves - Knitting/Crochet...
posted by Maria Sheherazade



Knitting In The North: Welcome, Socktober!
By Charity
Socktoberfest is a month-long sock knitting celebration, and the Mystery Sock is a new sock pattern, kindly offered at the blog Through The Loops. The Mystery Sock pattern is released one piece at a time, over the month, so you have no ...

Needlework, Punch Needle Patterns, plus Sewing News

Free pattern: Precious pug · Needlework News @ CraftGossip
By Denise Felton
This adorable hand-embroidery pattern is free for your personal use from Sublime Stitching. Thanks, Jenny! Get the pattern....



PlanetJune by June Gilbank » the moon punchneedle pattern
By June
And thanks to Craft for their lovely write-up, and Sister Diane at CraftyPod for her wonderful review of my book! Please let me know if you have any punchneedle pattern requests or any questions I can help you with :) ...


The Art of Wax and Fabric
The Epoch Times - New York,NY,USA
Indonesia's greatest contribution to world culture, this craft originated from the royal Javanese court, primarily from the ancient kingdom of Mataram. ...


Fabric art shakes up the status quo
Buffalo News - NY, United States
They are looking for ways to perk up their environment with quick, inexpensive fixes –such as sewing new pillows or recovering the ones they already own,” ...


Sewing for Soldiers
KECI-TV - Missoula,MT,USA
Virginia Fawcett and her students sew pillows for soldiers. One of those pillows reached Joe Rahn in 2005 while he was serving in Iraq. ...

Life-Saving Breast Cancer Discovery Made After Knitting Needle Pierces Woman's Heart
"Klor knew from watching the medical drama 'ER' that she could bleed to death if she pulled the needle out herself... Ten days later, Klor received a phone call from the hospital — one of the X-ray technicians discovered an enlarged lymph node..."


How to make a unisex belt
guardian.co.uk - UK
Men needn't be left out of the craft scene. Perri Lewis has devised a great project that can be made and worn by either gender: a personalised belt!...


Clothing Repair: Reverse Applique for Sleeves and Pants Legs ...
By Julie Finn
T-shirt or jersey-knit pants with small stains or holes; Cotton or flannel fabric in a desired color or pattern for the appliqué (you can use more jersey fabric for a very small appliqué, but the added stiffness of quilting cotton or ...

Sewing - How to Tie Off Your Thread

We've had many requests to show how to tie a knot after you finish hand sewing something. For example, after you've sewn a button back on a shirt. We've updated the How To Sew By Hand - Basic Stitches article to show this tutorial.

Please pass the link along to all your non-sewing friends! You never know when you'll get stuck in a hotel with button that needs reattaching! Read more...


Crafting 101: How can I enter an online arts and crafts contest?
Examiner.com - USA
Is knitting your favorite hobby? If so, I would recommend checking out the Aslan Trends website for a great contest that ends this summer. ...


Handy tags for pattern notes : Hankering for Yarn - Knitting ...
By Noreen Crone-Findlay
Now, my knitting bag is soooo much lighter, the book isn't getting battered around, and my pattern notes are all sturdy, handy and tied to the project. Fantastic! It works beautifully! Whee…. such a simple little trick, but so neat! ...


Sewing Patterns Pattern Reviews for Simplicity Pattern 7157 Sewing ...
Simplicity's pattern 7157 focuses on Early twentieth century undergarments. Views A and B are full-length petticoats with trim variations. View C is a set of combinations (camisole and bloomers). All pieces button up the front.

Looking for New Knitting Projects This Summer?

Mesh Market Bag with Cell Phone Accessory Pockets
CyberSeams has a free knitting pattern for a mesh market bag with optional accessory pockets! Use it for the beach, for shopping, the gym, or for a summer purse! Read more...




What to do with spare plastic bags
guardian.co.uk - UK
As you might not have as many bags to hand, I haven't written a strict knitting pattern (but if you do want to see how many stitches and rows I used, ...


DIY: Knitted Sofa Throw | Instructables ...
Make a beautiful Knitted Sofa Throw by using the basic knit stitch. This throw is made up of 36 six-inch squares and after knitting each square; you can sew each one together alternating the two colors. For this project, the Red Heart Yarn...


Free Knitted Baby Patterns - Ebook From Knitting Daily · Knitting ...
Knitting Daily has published an ebook, with 7 baby patterns in it. And the best part... it's free! You do have to create an account, but it takes just moments...