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More free Xmas gift idea sewing patterns

Here’s a short & cheerful post with 10 free sewing patterns which could be good for Christmas (which is a short 2 months away at this point). Also check out this recent post!

Mood, bike satchel

The Lovely @melt.stitches has put out a lovely free makeup roll pattern. Check it out here, and then head on over to download your files here.

Helen’s Closet, Costa Tote

Doodle Design, Scrappy Dish Towel

All well, Full Moon Bag (coming soon)

Mood, quilted baking dish tote

While She Naps, Christmas Pickle Pattern

All free sewing, hanging kitchen towel

Sewing Machines Plus, fabric gift bags

Doodle Design, Scrappy Heart Block

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Torrens Box Top from Muna & Broad

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Torrens Box top from Muna & Broad with the free Glebe Pants pattern from Muna & Broad

I’ve been saving this gorgeous rayon from Drapers Fabric for the perfect project. I’m happy to say that I’m really pleased with the usage here, and I think I’ll have enough leftover for a summer shell top (maybe an Ashton from Helen’s Closet?)

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Torrens Box top from Muna & Broad with the free Glebe Pants pattern from Muna & Broad

We’re currently testing the Torrens Box Top for Muna & Broad. The pattern is out with our lovely testers and will be released in November! As always, sign up to the email list if you’d like to be kept up to date on the latest.

Torrens Box Top
Torrens Box top from Muna & Broad with the free Glebe Pants pattern from Muna & Broad

Size Details: I made the smallest size in this pattern. The neckline is drafted so that it doesn’t show bra-straps (even on my very narrow shoulders). Leila drafted the shoulder seams with some wizard tricks- this shirt doesn’t constantly shift back at the neckline so that it chokes you at numerous points during the day! The only change I made was to crop the shirt by turning the bottom up with two generous folds. I love a thick bottom hem, so that was perfect!

Torrens Box Top Sizing
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Sewing patterns for your dad or whoever

Are you interested in free patterns? Check out this post full of Christmas gift ideas, or this one full of eco-ish sewing patterns, and this one too.

Here’s a collection of gifts that might be appropriate for your dad? I don’t know him, so it’s tough for me to say. Perhaps they’d be good patterns for you to sew for yourself?

The Sewing Part, Wine & Beer Tote

Mood, easy wallet

Elbe Textiles, Sorrento Bucket Hat

Polkadot Chair, waxed canvas travel bag

DIBY Club, Men’s Abb Tee

Thread Theory, Arrowsmith Undershirt

Mood, tool roll/apron

Sewing Directory, Dopp/wash bag

Not free: $.99

Burda Style, Neck pillow

Elbe Textiles, Sage Tee

Mood, beanie with rib knit trim

Sew4Home, Tool bucket

Closet Case Patterns, scrap busting pouf

Mood, Bow tie and neck tie

Not free: $1.99

Cap Supply Co, 5-panel Camp hat

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Free Sewing for Christmas!

I’m not meaning to scare anyone but since it’s currently October it will soon enough be December. I’ve been stockpiling patterns all year which might be appropriate for making Christmas gifts in anticipation for this moment so here’s the first installment of ‘free patterns for sewing Christmas gifts for kids, dogs and significant others’.

Crafting a Rainbow, Scandinavian Fabric Stars

Leather plant hanger, The Fabric Store

Oven mitt scrapbuster, Bombazine

Named Clothing, Tie & Bowtie

Fabric twine flower pots, Gina Michele

Ida Clutch, Kylie and the Machine

Purl Soho, adjustable apron

Dog toys, Peppermint Magazine

Winter Wear, Wine Bottle Gift Bag

Rope basket purse, Closet Case Patterns

Vintage Christmas decorations, Miss Maude

Leather Tote Bag, The Fabric Store

Stoff & Stil, Sleep Mask

Emoji ornaments, The Sewing Part

DIBY Club, Makeup Brush Case

Pear Pouch, Sarah Kirsten

Little Moo, Fortune Cookie Pouch

Purl Soho, Wedding Clutch

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Glebe Pants in deadstock rayon

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I wanted to try @Leila_Sews‘ free Glebe Pants pattern (which you can download for free by signing up here) in a lightweight, rayon fabric to see how the pattern fared.

I found 5 metres of this fabric for $15 at a fabric remnant sale of a Christchurch local clothes shop, and it’s quite creasy, quite light but very comfortable.

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I made a size 1 in the Glebe Pants (which is a nice change from relying on positive ease to sneak in to a size chart), even though my ‘seated hip size’ would put me up a size. I didn’t need to add any height at the front or at the back of the rise and find these very comfortable and think they sit perfectly.

Glebe Pants Green

P.S if you make some Glebe Pants and use the hashtag on instagram between now and 31st October, you’ll be entered into the draw to win a $100 voucher from the lovely A + R Fabrics!