Free Pattern Friday - Holly Party Table Cloth

Here's a festive table cloth decorated with a bow and holly!

Free Pattern Friday - Cheerful Holiday Garland Party Apron

Here's a great little festive holiday apron for Free Pattern Friday!

As you can see, an apron is very easy!

Here are some holly leaf diagrams if you'd like to use them. :)


Makes a great gift!

Happy Holidays!

Free Pattern Friday - Merry Christmas Snowmen Holiday Table Cloth

Free Pattern Friday - Snowman Merry Christmas Table Cloth

For today's Free Pattern Friday we have a sweet Snowman "Merry Christmas" pattern to make a festive table cloth for your holiday dinner!  This would make a great gift...

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Note:  This pattern is assumed copyright free.  If you would like it to be removed, simply contact us to take it down.

Free Pattern Friday - Rainbow Supreme West Virginia Skirt

Today for Free Pattern Friday we have a skirt pattern I found in my stash called the "Rainbow West Virginia Supreme" outfit from 1982!

I'm not positive where this came from, but I think it might be related to the International Order of the Rainbow...(a masonic organization for girls..) though I'm not sure how that relates to the skirt!

If you have any better guesses, let me know.

It is a fun and easy skirt that will suit almost any gal's wardrobe, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

This pattern is from an unknown source and is assumed copyright free.  If you are the copyright holder and wish me to take it down, please just let me know.

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Free Pattern Friday - Butterick Doll Furniture from 1886

Butterick 1886 Doll Furniture

Something a little different today for Free Pattern Friday!  I found these patterns for doll furniture in an 1886 issue of Butterick's Delineator magazine.  It's not really a sewing pattern, but I thought some of you out there might enjoy it anyway. :)

In the PDF below, the instructions are given first, under the heading The Children's Corner.  Then the patterns follow, which you can print and cut out of sturdy foamcore, wood, or other sturdy material. Why not make some for your doll?

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Please let us see if you make any of them!

Free Pattern Friday - Bib Pattern & Tutorial

Sweet & Easy Bib Pattern

Today's free pattern comes to us courtesy of Pattern Patter Team Member Fox Vintage UK.

It's a lovely bib pattern and would make a wonderful gift!

No download today, just follow along with these pictures and instructions. :)

Also see more process photos below the instructions.

Materials Required - 

- (Makes 2. Approx 6-12m) (A little more than 1/2 yd.)

-  FQ of main 100% cotton fabric

-  FQ of lining fabric (Toweling is preference but you can use fleece as well)

-  Kam snaps and press (or sew-on Velcro)

-  Matching colour thread 

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Steps - 

- Seam allowance is 1cm - 

1.)  Use the diagram to draw out your template onto paper (Template below)

2.)  Cut out the pattern on the fold of the main fabric and again in the lining fabric

3.)  Pin right sides together (print facing right side of lining) Start at each point and then work your way round to prevent stretching

4.)  Starting on the top straight side in the middle begin stitching around the bib, coming back round to the start BUT leaving a 1.5 inch approx gap to turn out. Before turning clip corners

5.)  When right side is turned through - press bib remembering at the gap to fold the fabric inside ready to be closed. Don't worry too much if the lining can be seen on the outside it may not stay completely hidden

6.)  Begin top stitching close to the edge from a straight long side - no need to back stitch as you will 

meet the stitching when you come round 

7.)  Finally, as per the instructions that came with your press add a snap stud to each corner. Remember to push through towelling well and make sure you have opposite ends of the stud facing the right way as they are hard to remove afterwards! If you don't have a kam snap then a 1 inch piece of velcro sewn securely in place will also work just fine

8.)  Voila your bib is finished. Feel free to share the pattern and by all means use for business but please credit the Pattern Patter team blog 

*Babies should never be left wearing any bib unattended*

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Mix it up! - Try these ideas!

-  Top stitch lace or rickrack for a more fancy finish.

-  Use tiny bits of fabric to applique a plain cotton bib. 

-  Use left over triangles to make hair bows or applique pockets onto baby clothes.

Now some pictures! :D

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Template!

Here is the template you can use to make the bib.

Stitch it up!

Trim those corners for neatness of course. :)

Ready to turn right-side out.

Pressing it up!

Topstitching :)

Placing the snap.

Finished!  (And very cute)

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Very nice, isn't it?  I'm sure you can make several very quickly and easily.  Good for a beginner as well!

Wonderful gift for the new mom or shower present.

Thanks again to Fox Vintage UK for this wonderful tutorial!

Free Pattern Friday - Bridal Garter

Here's a little pattern for a simple bridal garter!  Of course, you can use it for any frilly reason. :)

Maybe you can even alter it into a headband or something similar.  It's very EASY but still very pretty.

Note:  This pattern is from an unknown age/source and is assumed to be free to distribute.  If you would like it taken down, please simply contact us.

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Free Pattern Friday - Bikini & Dress for Barbie & Other 11.5" Dolls

We have another pattern this week for Barbie or other 11.5" dolls.  This comes from an unknown source and is assumed copyright free.  If you are the owner and would like me to remove it, simply let me know and I will do it immediately! 

We have a cute bikini swimsuit (perfect for summer,) and a nice little dress for after the beach.

This is perfect, especially the bikini, to make something out of the tiniest scraps of fabric!  Great little gift or project.

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Free Pattern Friday - Easy Cowl Neck Dress

MOD COWL NECK DRESS

Today's free pattern comes to us courtesy of Fox Vintage.  It is an easy cowl-neck dress that appeared in the newspaper!  Very mod and very fun!  A perfect "Little Black Dress."  Every girl needs one, so they say. :)

The picture isn't the best, but the instructions for the dress are very nice!  I'm sure you will enjoy it because it is indeed very easy.  Please, if anyone makes one up, let us know!

Click below to download the pattern for personal use.

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Free Pattern Friday - MOD Wrap-Around Cape

MOD WRAP-AROUND CAPE

Today for Free Pattern Friday we have this cool wrap-around cape!  Courtesy of All's Fairy Vintage.  Take it to the beach or a chilly restaurant. :)

Click below to download the pattern for personal use.

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Free Pattern Friday - A Mod Dress for 11.5" Fashion Dolls

Mod Dress for 11.5" Fashion Dolls

For Free Pattern Friday today we have something a little different... this cute mod dress for 11.5" dolls like Barbie! 

This pattern is from an unknown source and is assumed copyright free.  If you are the owner and wish it taken down, please just let me know. :)  Found in my personal stash.

Click below to use the pattern for personal use.

Click below to download the pattern.

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Free Pattern Friday - 1950's Girl's Halter and Skirt Pattern

1950’s Girl’s Halter and Skirt Pattern

I found this great pattern in a 1950's General Motors Employee Booklet. 

An easy circle skirt with halter top sundress. Great addition to any girl's summer wardrobe! To Download this pattern for personal use, Click HERE. 

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY - Mod Terry Beach Shift

Courtesy of FriskyScissors

Be the belle at the beach this summer! Martex® offered this as a Free Pattern back in the 1960's. Go to the thrift shop or look on Etsy for some great vintage towels. Take two and make yourself a cute shift for the beach. The Fringe on this towel is an added bonus. Add the bead belt and you are bound to turn heads! 

Grab the Pattern HERE

Free Pattern Friday - Child's Shoulder Bag!

Free Pattern Friday

Courtesy of Wendy from PatternMemories

What a perfect little shoulder bag for young girls. Perfectly sized for girls with adorable floral appliques!

Why not enlarge the pattern and create one for yourself! Easy pattern for a gusseted purse with nice shoulder strap.

Download the pattern HERE

Free Pattern Friday - Summer Belts

BELTS, BELTS, BELTS!

Let's spruce up some old tired outfits with a new belt! Wide or skinny, these crocheted belts can be made to complement any dress, skirt, pants, or shorts. Make several in all of your favorite color combinations!

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for PDF Pattern/Instructions! 

Free Pattern Friday - Sewing Basket

    Sewing Basket

Courtesy of RetroMonkeys

Vintage Sewing Patterns on Etsy

Great Liner for a 19 1/2 X 12 X 12 Basket to hold your sewing supplies. Use your favorite fabric to make this organized basket that will make your life easier! 

Download Pattern & Instructions HERE

Originally Published in: 

Good Housekeeping Needlecraft Encyclopedia ©1947

Free Pattern Friday - Bookmark

Elephant Bookmark

What a great way to encourage reading! Make this adorable bookmark for your child or students. 

Originally Published in Workbasket                           CLICK HERE FOR PATTERN
Magazine, April 1957

Courtesy of RetroMonkeys

Free Pattern Friday - Powder Mitt

Powder Mitt

I have fond memories of my grandmother's dressing table and the smell of her body powder - Chanel No. 5. The soft fabric with the powder puffing out. I'm sure that we wasted a lot of that powder!

Now you can make your own Powder Mitt!
The easy pattern can be downloaded by clicking HERE

Originally published in Gifts you can sew -©1942 

Courtesy of RetroMonkeys

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY!

Harem or Palazzo Pants

Courtesy of Neverwares

Harem Pants and Palazzo Pants are all the rage right now! Use this easy pattern to make a few pair for a fraction of the cost to buy them! 

The creator of this pattern use to teach Belly Dancing and made this pattern available to her students. 

Go HEREhttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1YkOMv8Nkw1WjdEUV9GVFdzZ1JKQTB1SEFFS294WEVIQ0lz&authuser=0 to download the PDF instructions! 

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY! Toys!

BEAN BAG TOYS! 

Which one will you make first!! 

Courtesy of AdeleBeeAnn Patterns

I love these! A new toy for each and every little person in your life! Easy to make with felt and some scrap trims. Make in different sizes by resizing the patterns!

Click HERE to Download the Patterns and Instructions!