Free Patterns :: Sewing & Sashiko

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Welcome sewists – newbies and experienced. Simple sashiko patterns to dip your toe in to this super relaxing embroidery style… 

SASHIKO SEED STITCH 

Learn sashiko seed stitch with two small projects.  A heart and circle.  You will be able to experiment with the threads and length of stitches. 

In the map project kit we use three of the six strands of floss, and different lengths of stitch depending on the size of the island, the country.  And the thread used is a DMC Variations, so we show you how to cluster the stitches to create texture through colour.

Enjoy experimenting with the two sample downloads. 

Mundus Sashiko Kits

On this design we have used 6 strands of embroidery floss for a chunkier finish, less detail on the smaller islands.

Free saskiko pattern

And here we have used 3 strands of embroidery floss for a finer more detailed finish, the smaller islands have more detail. Experiment with the free download samples to decide which stitching style you prefer.

SASHIKO :: TRY BEFORE YOU MAKE

MARU (CIRCLES)
TIDE (WAVES)
SAKURA (BLOSSOMS)
& FERN 

Free saskiko pattern

Sewing the sample designs- you will need:

  • Sewing thread
  • Pins
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine (Straight stitch only)
  • Pencil (Frixion pen (heat erasable marker))
  • Ruler
  • Seam ripper / quick unpick

Sashiko – you will also need:

  • Needle with large eye (Crewel no 5)
  • Thread (Embroidery floss or Perle size 8)
  • Easy fabric such as a medium quilting cotton or cotton linen mix (lightweight stable fabrics are easier to work with)

Sakura design

Maru design

Tide design

Fern design

SIMPLE CUSHION COVER PATTERN

A simple fat quarter cushion, super for creating a striking design using an embroidered panel, a patchwork square, EPP applique, sashiko, boro design.   Here used to create a sashiko rose design.  This is a canvas for you to get creative.  

Beginner sewists, this is a brilliant project.  PDF home print pattern pieces and a YouTube video to show you how to make this. 

Experienced sewists, this makes it super easy and relaxing for you.  

A linen cushion, here in the photo, with the Rosa sashiko design embroidered on the front. (The Rosa embroidery pattern can be bought on a stick and stitch patch and sewn onto the cushion before making.)

SOCK KNITTING DPN POUCH :: FREE SEWING PATTERN

Are you a knit lover who wants to try sewing – this is the perfect project to have a go!

Sock knitting is taking off.  This is a DPN holder which fits 7″ and 9″ needles with your sock project on it. Beginner friendly pattern that is ideal as a first project.

Level:

  • Easy / Beginner

Materials needed:

  • Outer:  20cm (8″) Quilting cotton / light weight linen
  • Lining:  20cm (8″) Canvas or thicker fabric
  • Marker loop:  5cm (2″) or less of ribbon or herringbone tape (any width up to 1cm (1/2″))
  • Poppers:  two poppers – what ever you have at home
9" DPN Cosy Free Pattern
Sock knitting pouch - Free sewing pattern and tutorial

FREE BAG PATTERN :: MINI TOTE BOOK BAG

Free Bunting Sewing Pattern

Sew your own little gift bags, lined and lovely.  The tiny one is perfect for little childrens bags.  Collecting treasures on a beach or woodland walk.  Book bags, ipad bag for grabbing as you leave home.  And a little sustainable gift bag.  A lovely make for a beginner. 

Level:

  • Easy / Beginner

Materials & Pattern Pieces:

MATERIALS:

  • Bag outer: lightweight quilting cotton / Tana Lawn / linen
  • Bag linging:  calico / quilting cotton 
  • Handles:  1cm wide ribbon / herringbone tape

MEASURE & CUT PATTERN:

Small bag

  • Bag outer:  Cut two  – 17.5cm x 17.5 cm (7″x7″)
  • Bag lining:  Cut two  – 17.5cm x 17.5 cm (7″x7″)
  • Handles:  Cut two lenghts of ribbon/tape – 20cm (8″)

Medium bag

  • Bag outer:  Cut two  – 27.5cm x 27.5 cm (11″x11″)
  • Bag lining:  Cut two  – 27.5cm x 27.5 cm (11″x11″)
  • Handles:  Cut two lenghts of ribbon/tape – 25cm (10″)

Seam allowance

  • 1cm (1/2″)
Free Pattern Mini Tote Bag

Sewing fabric scraps together to make the bag can look great.

FREE PATTERN :: BUNTING WITH APPLIQUE STARS

Free Bunting Sewing Pattern

Liberty London teal Strawberry Thief bunting, tutorial.  Perfect project for beginners.  Click below for a free pattern and blog with fabrics.