Posts in Sewing Patterns

Floral Chic: 10 New Patterns from Burda

Burda must have known we just got in a gorgeous shipment of Liberty’s latest lifestyle collection: Stile. Check out these new patterns from BurdaStyle that would be perfect with any of our Lifestyle fabrics or the original Liberty tana lawn.   See all the new... [+]

Tsuru by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Tsuru by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Tsuru is here and now online! Rashida Coleman-Hale’s (Washi Tape fabric, Zakka Sewing) first collection for Cloud9 Fabrics, Tsuru, is a delicious collection that we can’t wait to get our hands on. Check out the wonderful collaboration with Made by Rae: http://www.made-by-rae.com/category/patterns/geranium-dress/  

How to add lining to a bodice

How to add lining to a bodice

I’m working on a new pattern based on pattern pieces from Simple Modern Sewing, a Japanese apparel sewing book translated (very well) into English. The bodice doesn’t call for a lining, but I wanted the bodice portion to be a bit more substantial, and I... [+]

Easter Tutorials!

Easter Tutorials!

Why do we love holidays? Because they give crafty people an excuse to make more crafts! And who doesn’t love a theme? Here are links to some great Easter tutorials to get your creative juices flowing: http://pinterest.com/jeannettel/easter-tutorials http://pinterest.com/rosaliedm/easter-tutorials http://pinterest.com/coydonna/easter-tutorials http://www.weddingwindow.com/blog/diy-easter-tutorials-roundup

CPC #1: Travel Shoe Bag Tutorial

Have you started on your Pinterest Challenge projects yet? This morning I finished up my first pin: the Travel Shoe Bag Tutorial from Sew4Home. It was a cinch to put together and is super cute! One of my friends on Facebook asked if I could... [+]

Don't get mad, get PLAID

Don’t get mad, get PLAID

How cute would this Burda top be in this gorgeous bluish-green plaid??? Pair with black leggings and boots and you have the perfect casual holiday outfit.

Printed Washi Dress Pattern – in stock now!

We are BIG fans of Made by Rae here at CityCraft. That’s why we’re so excited to stock the printed version of the mega popular Washi Dress pattern. Available in sizes XS through XXL, the Washi Dress features no zippers or closures, making it a... [+]