Monday, June 23, 2008

Fabric projects A to Z - Free sewing patterns and tutorials

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the projects and patterns available. There are tons of talented people out there posting things on the internet. This is just a list of places I like to visit which I thought you may enjoy.

Amy Butler design Click on “free patterns” for some downloadable patterns for quilts, home décor and accessories.

Brother A selection of sewing tutorials

Burdastyle (registration required for download) Downloadable garment patterns, a blog, tutorials and tips, and interact with other Burdastyle members. The majority of patterns on this site now require payment for download. However they remain copyright-free.

Butterick free projects (registration required) Downloadable patterns for accessories.

Coats Crafts (UK) Sewing projects from the UK version of the site

Coats and Clark (USA) Free project tutorials and also a section on Quilting

DIY Style A bi-weekly vodcast and a growing list of sewing projects

Free needle – A directory of patterns available online

Heather Bailey Designer Heather's blog - scroll down the sidebar for free patterns and tutorials

Husqvarna Viking

Isew.co.uk

Janome project centre

Kwik Sew free projects

Mccalls free projects (registration required)

Michaels Various craft projects from this craft store

Pfaff USA

Savvy Seams No longer being updated but some cute bag patterns including the dramatic Tudor Rose design.

Sewing.org

Sewing republic (affiliated to Bernina)

Simplicity classroom Project tutorials and sewing tips from the sewing pattern company.

Singer website

U-Handbag.com free projects and the u-handblog check out the project links in the sidebar.

Links are current as of the date of posting. If links are broken or I’ve missed a site you love, please leave a comment and I’ll update my list.