Happy Holidays, Pirate Friends!  We are excitedly back for another year and another round of holiday freebies to share with you!  Since 2016, we’ve compiled different tutorials and patterns that we think would make *perfect* gifts for your friends and family. Curious about what we’ve already released in the way of holiday freebies? Head right here to see all of them: Holiday Freebies Roundup.

Today, we are bringing you the: Snowfall Shrug!

The Snowfall Shrug is unique in design, in that it is a ZERO WASTE design. What does that mean exactly? Zero waste sewing patterns use up every inch of the yardage without any waste / scraps that get tossed, meaning it’s a little more sustainable than a typical sewing endeavor.

The Snowfall Shrug is a classic shrug or bolero. It is a 3/4 “batwing” style sleeve and is a one-size pattern that falls across your shoulders. It’s a great addition when you need a little extra cozy coverage!

Fabric Requirements / Recommendations: 

• 3/4 Yard knit fabric, 40-50% stretch minimum

Grab Your Pattern Pieces Here:

• Snowfall Shrug pattern pieces

TUTORIAL:

Cut out all of your pieces. You’ll need:

– 1 Bodice Piece, cut on fold
– 2 Cuff Pieces (cut from main bodice piece)

This is a no-waste pattern, meaning we use up the entire length and width of the fabric.

1.) Lay the bodice piece, right sides up, with the cut-out corners at the top, furthest from you.

2.) With right sides together, fold one bottom corner up towards the top. Match along the raw edges of the cutout and the long top edge.

3.) Repeat on the opposite side. Sew along both top raw edges, using 1/2″ seam allowance.

4.) Using 1/2″ hem allowance, hem middle opening.

5.) Fold cuff piece left-to-right, with right sides together.

6.) Fold in half again, from top-to-bottom.

7.) You’ll now have two folded edges. Sew with 1/2″ seam allowance along raw side edge.

8.) Flip right sides out.

Repeat with other cuff.

9.) Baste at 1/8″ and 1/2″ to create gather stitches at sleeve opening.

10.) Gather sleeve opening to match size of cuff.

11.) Slide cuff over sleeve opening, matching along the raw edges. Sew using 1/2″ seam allowance.

12.) Flip cuff away from sleeve.

13.) Repeat steps 9-12 with opposite sleeve + cuff.

Your Snowfall Shrug is complete! Throw it on for some extra cozy warmth while you make a few more for gifts this holiday season!

In case you consider yourself a more “visual learner” here’s a video tutorial that walks you through the entire tutorial, start-to-finish.

Before you go, take a look at these fantastic Snowfall Shrugs from our tester team!

I la-la-love when you share your photos with me!  Head over to the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group and show us what you’ve made!

Happy Holidays, Pirates!

Happy Holidays, Pirate Friends!  We are excitedly back for another year and another round of holiday freebies to share with you!  Since 2016, we’ve compiled different tutorials and patterns that we think would make *perfect* gifts for your friends and family. Curious about what we’ve already released in the way of holiday freebies? Head right here to see all of them: Holiday Freebies Roundup.

Today, we are bringing you the: Mistletoe Earmuffs!

Fabric Requirements / Supplies Needed: 

• 1/4 Yard Fleece / Sherpa / Faux Fur fabric
• Fiber Fill (or other preferred filling)
• Headband (I used these and they worked great)

Grab Your Pattern Pieces Here:

• Mistletoe Earmuffs pattern pieces

TUTORIAL:

Cut out all of your pieces. You’ll need:

– 4 Earmuff pieces
– Fiber Fill
– Headband

Lay two earmuff pieces right sides together. Sew around outer edge, leaving 1-2″ opening for turning.

Turn right side out.

Stuff with filling. Make sure not to overstuff.

Repeat with second earmuff.

Tuck in seam allowance and place headband inside of earmuff, through opening. Pin/clip into place.

Repeat with other earmuff.

**I highly recommend trying them on and seeing if any adjustments need to be made to the placement of the earmuffs.

Carefully glue headband to inside of earmuff, on both sides of the band.

Pinch in place, waiting for glue to dry.

Repeat with second earmuff.

Using a needle + thread, hand stitch remainder of opening.

You’re finished! How cute are these?

In case you consider yourself a more “visual learner” here’s a video tutorial that walks you through the entire tutorial, start-to-finish.

Before you go, sneak a peek at the cute Mistletoe Earmuffs that our testers created for themselves!

I la-la-love when you share your photos with me!  Head over to the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group and show us what you’ve made!

Happy Holidays, Pirates!

Happy Holidays, Pirate Friends!  We are excitedly back for another year and another round of holiday freebies to share with you!  Since 2016, we’ve compiled different tutorials and patterns that we think would make *perfect* gifts for your friends and family. Curious about what we’ve already released in the way of holiday freebies? Head right here to see all of them: Holiday Freebies Roundup.

Today, we are bringing you the: Holiday Buttons!

Do you remember playing with Shrinky Dink material when you were younger? You’d draw on plastic film, cut it out and then watch magic happen in the oven as it shrunk down. Well did you know that they make ::printable:: shrink plastic?

You can relive your childhood memories, make something cool, AND have it be sewing related. What beats that?

NOTE: I wouldn’t recommend using these for clothing that will be worn frequently. They aren’t as strong as the buttons that you buy! However, they would be cute for accents on stockings or garments. You can even make wine glass charms or pendants.

Material Requirements / Recommendations: Printable Shrink Film (Grafix is a great brand, but sometimes harder to come by) + Mod Podge Dimensional Magic

Grab Your Printable Button Download Here: Holiday Buttons graphics

TUTORIAL:

Layout button graphics in your design software of choice – Canva, Silhouette, Word, etc. Set the design transparency to 75%. Colors will become more vibrant when the buttons shrink.

Buttons will shrink to 20% of their original size – so determine how large you want your final button to be and calculate accordingly. My examples started at 1 1/2″.

Print each button slightly larger than your hole punch size, if not using scissors or a cutting machine. That will make it a bit easier to punch your buttons with edge-to-edge designs.

Use a smaller hole punch for your button holes. You can also make charms for a necklace or wineglasses – just punch one hole closer to the edge, rather than 2.

I used a 1 1/2″ hole punch and a 6mm hole punch.

Shrink according to package directions. TIP! Place a heavy book on top of your buttons immediately upon removing from the oven to help flatten them out.

Use Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to seal and glaze your buttons.

Use 2 toothpicks to hold your button and keep the holes free of Dimensional Magic.

Don’t over apply Dimensional Magic! It will flow into the holes and clog them as they dry.

Carefully remove from toothpicks and allow to dry for 24 hours.

Enjoy your festive buttons!

I la-la-love when you share your photos with me!  Head over to the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group and show us what you’ve made!

Happy Holidays, Pirates!

Happy Holidays, Pirate Friends!  We are excitedly back for another year and another round of holiday freebies to share with you!  Since 2016, we’ve compiled different tutorials and patterns that we think would make *perfect* gifts for your friends and family. Curious about what we’ve already released in the way of holiday freebies? Head right here to see all of them: Holiday Freebies Roundup.

Today, we are bringing you the: Cordial Can Coolers!

Honestly, we are shocked we didn’t think of this pattern earlier! Can coolers are such a great gift because you can never have too many. And the customization and personalization possibilities are endless! They make great stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, presents, craft booth items…you name it!

Fabric Requirements / Recommendations: 

• 1/3 Yard (each) Main and Lining in Quilting Cotton + Fusible Fleece (affiliate link) for standard can
• 3/8 Yard (each) Main and Lining in Quilting Cotton + Fusible Fleece (affiliate link) for tall can

Grab Your Pattern Pieces Here:

• Cordial Can Coolers pattern pieces

TUTORIAL:

Cut out all of your pieces. You’ll need:

– 1 Cut on Fold Main
– 1 Cut on Fold Lining
– 1 Cut on Fold Fusible Fleece Interfacing (or other preferred interfacing)

1. Iron interfacing to wrong side of main fabric.

2. Align Main + Lining pieces with right sides together.

3. Using 1/4″ seam allowance, (important to follow this SA or it won’t fit your can!) stitch along the top, bottom and middle edges.

4. Carefully clip the corners, making sure to not cut through your stitches.

5. Use pinking shears to trim down the extra fabric along the curved edge, to help for a smoother curved edge.

6. From one of the side openings, turn the can cooler right sides out.

7. Press.

8. Fold in half, with right sides (main fabric) together. Sew along both outer edges using 1/4″ seam allowance.

9. Use pinking shears or serge along raw edges, to help reduce fraying.

10. Turn right sides out and press. You’re finished!

You can decorate it with HTV or embroidery. Or leave it as-is and make a million more!

In case you consider yourself a more “visual learner” here’s a video tutorial that walks you through the entire tutorial, start-to-finish.

Before you go, take a look at these awesome can coolers that our testers created!

I la-la-love when you share your photos with me!  Head over to the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group and show us what you’ve made!

Happy Holidays, Pirates!

Happy Holidays, Pirate Friends!  We are excitedly back for another year and another round of holiday freebies to share with you!  Since 2016, we’ve compiled different tutorials and patterns that we think would make *perfect* gifts for your friends and family. Curious about what we’ve already released in the way of holiday freebies? Head right here to see all of them: Holiday Freebies Roundup.

Today, we are bringing you the: Dino Nuggest Plushies!

I have this very strong feeling that we are going to be seeing a ton of these cuties sewn up for gifts this holiday season! Well…and beyond. Because Dino Nugget Plushies have no season to them — they’re just always incredibly adorable! This pattern includes all five of the classic dino chicken nugget shapes: Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brontosaurus, Pterodactyl, and Triceratops.

Make one, or make them all! They’re bound to be loved no matter what.

Fabric Requirements / Recommendations: Sherpa or Fleece fabric. Each dino takes 1/3 yard. If you’re making all shapes, you can get them all out of 1 1/4 yards.

Grab Your Pattern Pieces Here: Dino Nugget Plushies pattern pieces

TUTORIAL:

Cut out all of your pieces. You’ll need:

• 2 Dino shapes, cut in mirror image
• Fiber Fill (or other preferred filling)

With right sides together, sew around entire outer edge with 1/2″ seam allowance, making sure to leave a 3-4″ opening for turning.

Be sure to take the full seam allowance at all of the corners and curves.

Carefully clip into the corners, making sure not to cut through your stitches.

Using the opening we left in the previous step, turn the dino right sides out.

Stuff with filling. Make sure not to overstuff, and to get all of the legs and tails and parts filled with stuffing equally.

Pin/clip and hand stitch the opening shut, using your favorite method.

Your first dino nugget is complete! Call it a day and snuggle this one — or go make the other four for a complete set!

In case you consider yourself a more “visual learner” here’s a video tutorial that walks you through the entire tutorial, start-to-finish.

Before you go, take a look at these ADORABLE Dino Nugget Plushies that our amazing tester team created!

I la-la-love when you share your photos with me!  Head over to the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group and show us what you’ve made!

Happy Holidays, Pirates!

Happy Holidays, Pirate Friends!  We are excitedly back for another year and another round of holiday freebies to share with you!  Since 2016, we’ve compiled different tutorials and patterns that we think would make *perfect* gifts for your friends and family. Curious about what we’ve already released in the way of holiday freebies? Head right here to see all of them: Holiday Freebies Roundup.

Today, we are bringing you the: Pattern Coloring Pages!

What exactly are we gifting you with these PDF downloads?  Unlimited planning potential for your sewing, of course!

We’ve gone through all of our patterns and created a coloring page for each of them!  Each page has a section for sketching out your sewing plans, writing down the options of the pattern you’re planning on using, extra notes for your thoughts, and even a section to add a swatch of the fabric.

Each coloring page download is set up with a feature much like our layer feature of our sewing patterns!

The first is a “tracing” layer.  Perfect for those of you who want to sketch something out using only the illustration we’ve provided as a guideline for your creation.

The other is a “coloring” layer.  It’s set up with thicker, darker lines that can be used for easier digital plans (those of you who like to use an editing software like Photoshop or Procreate and incorporate actual fabric images), or simply seeing those lines more clearly and being able to color and plan that way!

We are excited to see how you take our coloring pages and integrate them into your sewing plans!

Since there are SO MANY patterns in our collection, thus a ton of coloring pages to download, we thought it was best to give you access to a Google Drive that is housing all of our coloring pages!  Click the image above to take you to the location in the cloud, which will allow you to pick + choose which Patterns for Pirates sewing pattern you’re ready to make a plan for!  We will continue to add to these as we release new patterns, so it’s an ongoing resource for y’all to be able to utilize!

We are so jazzed about the potentials of this tool for our Pirate Community!

I la-la-love when you share your photos with me!  Head over to the Patterns for Pirates Facebook Group and show us how you’ve used our Coloring Pages!

Happy Holidays, Pirates!