Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Zoey Dress. It’s modern and easy to wear, a loose fit A-line dress with flared short sleeves. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes 4-22.
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Tutorial: Fabric basket or tote with angled handles
These fabric baskets are so pretty! The tutorial for making them is at Sew4Home. The handles are stitched down the outside of the bag at an angle, creating a cool design element. Finished dimensions are 8″ wide x 7½” high … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho silk scarf pumpkins
My fabric stash includes quite a few silk scarves. I pick them up at yard sales and thrift stores because, silk and pretty and cheap. Aunt Peaches shows how you can use your silk scarf stash to create the coolest … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make an A-line capelet
AKI from AKI 1 a.m. shows how she made a pretty A-line capelet wrap for herself. These little wraps will keep your shoulders warm when wearing a sleeveless dress, which is particularly nice when attending an event during the winter … Read More...
Video tutorial: How to take women’s measurements for sewing
It doesn’t matter how beautifully you finish the seams or how perfectly you cut the pieces, if you start with inaccurate measurements your garment isn’t going to look good. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple placemats
There’s something about seeing a table set with placemats under all the plates. You know you’re in for something special. Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make your own placemats. They’re simple to make, … Read More...
Free pattern: Happy Halloweenie dog door sign
You might think Halloween is about black cats, but this project at Brewer shows that everyone – even weenie dogs – can get into the Halloween spirit. It’s the cutest little Halloween door sign shaped like a weenie dog. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple square aprons, with easy sew or no-sew options
Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this super simple apron from a square of fabric. You don’t have to sew it, but you can if you want because she shows two ways to make it – … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern kimono jacket from a man’s shirt
Portia from Makery shows how you can make this modern kimono cardigan from an oversized man’s shirt. There are actually two shirts involved in this refashion – one for the jacket, and another cut into strips for the contrast banding. … Read More...
Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure
This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy. It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself. The bag is made from a vinyl or leather, … Read More...
Order of garment construction, plus a cheat sheet printable
Most sewing patterns come with instructions telling how to put them together. But when you’re making your own patterns, you’ll have to figure that part out yourself. There’s a standard order of construction that pattern makers use for garment construction. … Read More...
Tutorial: Boys messenger bag
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this boys’ messenger bag. It works just as well for girls, but she designed it specifically for her boys to carry. She made two versions – one with a large … Read More...
Free pattern: Funky Door Stop with a Handle
Have a door you need to keep propped open? Or perhaps you want to keep it from banging back against a wall? This door stop will do the trick. It even has a handle to make it easy to move. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron
You can make a cute – and sturdy – apron out of a pair of jeans. Creative Green Living shows how in a tutorial on their blog. The bib of the apron is made from the lower portion of one … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ dress from a recycled t-shirt and dress shirt
These little girls’ dresses are the cutest!! They’re a mash-up of a recycled t-shirt and a dress shirt. Krisha from Jacks and Kate shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. I’m loving how the graphics on the t-shirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed jumbo tote
Lia Griffith shows how you can make this jumbo monogrammed tote. She mixes a burlap with a bright cotton print for a color block (and texture block) effect. The large monogram is a nice way to tie the two parts … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a new ironing board cover
I don’t think there are many of us who think ironing is fun, but maybe a pretty new cover for your ironing board might make it a little bit more palatable. Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shows how you … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Tailgating and grilling apron
Sew4Home shows how to make an apron that’s made for tailgating and grilling. They make it from licensed NFL fabric, perfect for a sports fan. The full apron has two pockets. They suggest making a coordinating hand towel with the … Read More...
Take the September Sew For 30 pledge
How many times have you thought, “I’d love to make that, if only I had the time…” Star from Star’s Threads is encouraging us all to find time to sew, even if in small snippets, with her September Sew for … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashioned wrap blouse
Erin from Calivintage shares a tutorial at Makery showing how she created this cropped wrap top out of a man’s vintage shirt. It wraps to the back and ties around the bottom. The back yoke of the original shirt creates … Read More...