Free Crossover Apron Pattern

When I first saw this crafter’s apron request pop up on my screen, I thought it was going to be a cinch to fill. Not so! I had a heck of a time tracking down the pattern the reader wanted.

But guess what?

It was worth it. This apron pattern is great!

Question: I am looking for a apron pattern that… how do I describe it… has two loops that go over your head and makes the arm holes when you cross them. If you know of it please let me know.

Answer: I found a wonderful pattern for exactly the apron you want over at Tipnut. The sewing pattern was originally published in a booklet called Aprons – The Spool Cotton Company(1945). Tipnut has published quite a few of these fabulous old patterns on their website.

I’m so glad they found a way to stop these vintage apron patterns from dying out!

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Recycled Greeting Card Projects

I love getting questions from readers about old crafts. Some of my favorite memories are browsing through craft books and pamplets from the 60’s and 70’s.

Question: The Sewing Cards brought back memories to me of when I was a child. My mother had a beautiful box which was made of some old greeting cards. The greeting cards had been punched with holes and then the pieces were sewn or maybe crocheted together. I have been trying to find some information on this but to no avail.

I was wondering if anyone has any info regarding this elusive craft?

Answer: As soon as I read your question, I knew exactly what you were talking about. When I was in my teens my great-aunt Eva once brought me an entire box of old craft books and leaflets she had purchased for cheap at an auction.

Amongst the AMAZING goodies was a leaflet on making crafts from recycled greeting cards. My copy never survived, but fortunately, someone else’s did. Diesel’s Mom scanned her copy, and uploaded it to Craftster.

Guess what? After 30 years, the pamplet is even better than I remembered! Enjoy!

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Help!

help I get a lot of requests for help locating free patterns. I do what I can, primarily using Google and a good memory for where I last saw links. However, there are plenty of times I just can’t help, no matter how hard I try.

I though I’d try to do something different today and ask YOU for help.

Here is a list of some recent requests that I haven’t been able to locate. If you have any clues to where these patterns can be found, please send me a comment or an email and I will be happy to post your responses.

This is a great site… anyone have a pattern for making mid length (knee length) fishtail skirts?

I would like a pattern for a spanish riding skirt for my daughter. It would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

Looking for patterns for a split skirt/culottes – sizes girls & ladies. Many thanks!

I need to find a pattern for a skirt to be used in a Mexican Hat Dance. Help!

I was thinking a fleece maxi skirt would be a great alternative to those snuggle blankets that are so popular. Finding a very simple pattern has been a challenge, especially for this beginner sewer. Suggestions and simple patterns would be so welcome.

These are all great patterns! I’m looking for a pattern for a welding cap. Any advise?

source: bartmaguire

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Reader Question: Binding On Curves

119542553712mitered binding on curves

I’m not much of a quilter, so I had to look elsewhere to find the answer to this difficult question. But fortunately, a quick search on Google accessed a few relevant resources. How did crafters ever survive without the internet??

Question: I’ve sewn and quilted for many years, but I have a problem. Is there a technique for mitering binding neatly on an inside curve such as in the “cleft” of a heart shape?

Answer: The best answer I could find to your question came from a single line in an article called Bias Binding . The article was written in reference to making wedding dresses, but I think the information still applies to quilts.

According to the article….

To help retain the garment shape, use an interfacing and facing on the backside of the garment before attaching the binding. Stitch it ¼ inch inside the edge of the bias tape.

Fold the binding in half, finger press it, and pin in place. For an inside curve, ease the binding around curves, use small folds on the inside edge.

I think those small folds are the solution to your problem.

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Question On Embroidered Card Tutorial

embroidered card tutorial

Oops! I wrote a quick embroidered card tutorial a few months back and was not specific enough regarding the materials to use. My mistake recently prompted the following question.

Question: Thank you so much for the pretty embroidered card tute. Someone sent me an embroidered card once and I treasure it. I have a question. What type of paper do you use for your card? I don’t want to use a paper that will rip easily, nor one that will be too stiff to work with.

Answer: I used 110 lb. cardstock that I bought at Staples. This paper is flexible enough to put through the copier, but strong enough that it can withstand the embroidery process.

You might also be able to use a very heavy scrapbooking cardstock, but I have never tried. If you do wind up creating your own card, I’d love to see and post a photo of your finished project!

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Reader Request: Box Pleated Skirt Tute

box pleated skirt with yoke

I received the following question almost a year ago, but I never responded, because I had no idea where to find the tutorial the reader was looking for. When I came across this video today, I suddenly remembered the email, and almost immediately started this post. Better late than never!

Question: Too many years ago, in my Home Ec Sewing class, we made a box pleated skirt without a pattern, just using measurements. Am teaching my granddaughter to sew and would love to be able to pass the pattern on to her. There must be someone out there that knows how to make this skirt. Thanks in advance.

Answer: Take a look at this top-notch video tutorial on making a box pleated skirt. It was created by the extremely talented folks over at ThreadBanger and is very well done. It shows a simple way to make your own pattern using an old skirt, a few slices of paper and just a few simple tools. This is an excellent tutorial and is highly recommended.

Source of Photo: Macy’s

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Reader Request: Vintage Hat Pattern

free vintage hat pattern

I certainly understand this reader’s desire to re-attain a specific beloved object of her childhood. I have the same urge myself. I’ve been searching for a certain craft magazine from the 70’s for years.

Question: I am looking for a hat I remember from my childhood (50+yrs ago). It tied under the chin, was narrow at the ends, and about 4-6 inches in the middle. It covered the top of the head and ears. The hat can be knit or crocheted as I do both.

Answer: It’s hard to picture exactly what you are looking for, but I found a link to a site with lots of Free Vintage Hat Patterns. I hope it helps.

While you’re there, you may as will take a look at some of the other vintage patterns at the site. They have some wonderful free purse patterns!

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