Category Archives: Tutorials

What can I give you next and how can I do better?

  By Deby Coles | May 10, 2013 - 10:58 pm | ,
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I LOVE my blog!  When I started to sew back in November last year, I had no idea what an absorbing hobby it would be, and where it would lead me – to this site at So Sew Easy and even onto my other site at Moms Make Money.  It still amazes me that so many of you (up to 5000 views a day) take the time to visit my site, and leave such lovely encouraging and helpful comments. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. I must be doing something right – but we can all do better, all do more, … Continue reading →

Free sewing pattern – Summer Drape Top

  By Deby Coles | May 1, 2013 - 11:00 pm | , , , , ,
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The latest release in my range of free sewing patterns and tutorials – the Summer Drape Top.   Designed for softly draping knit fabrics, this blouse is easy to make, flattering, cool and strappy, with tummy covering draping and a rounded hemline in the front.  And I’ve made it with wide enough straps that you should be able to wear a bra with only minimal straps peaking through at the back.  Or don’t wear a bra and let it all hang out this summer! The Summer Drape Top comes in a one-size fits most design.  The pattern is free to download and can … Continue reading →

My DIY Duct Tape Dress Form

  By Deby Coles | April 17, 2013 - 6:00 am | ,
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How to make a Duct Tape Dress Form – and how NOT to ! You might have seen these before. At some point or another, all sewers need to fit clothes so that they look flattering and are comfortable. But if there is just you, fitting and pinning alterations on yourself while you are wearing what needs adjustment is just plain difficult and sometimes near impossible.  This is why all keen sewers love a dress-form – a mannequin with their own measurements (as near as possible) so that the clothes can be made on the model and fitted to the person who … Continue reading →

Sexy 30 minute easy skirt tutorial

  By Deby Coles | April 7, 2013 - 6:15 am | , , , , ,
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I simply cannot believe this was SO EASY!  If you want an easy to make and easy to wear skirt that’s flattering, and so cheap to make then read on because this post is for YOU.   Want a really easy skirt pattern? See this skirt above?  It took just minutes to make and I assure you anyone can do it.  Too tight for you?  Too short?  Too long?  You can make this skirt just how you like it, then you can make another and another, and all before breakfast.  Read on…. This skirt is just two tubes of stretchy knit fabric … Continue reading →

Making a pencil skirt sloper and the resulting skirt

  By Deby Coles | March 28, 2013 - 7:00 am | , , , ,
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Why design your own pencil skirt sloper pattern? Have you EVER owned a pencil skirt that fit you properly?  I find the ready to wear either gape in the waist, or are too tight across the hip or thigh or the darts aren’t right.  I guess perhaps my waist to hip ratio does not match the ideal hourglass figure.  Neither is my widest point in the regular hip – I am a true pear with my thighs wider than my hips but with a very square waist to hips too. Now that I can sew (a little) I thought it was about time I … Continue reading →

Make your own lace undies – tutorial and free pattern

  By Deby Coles | March 5, 2013 - 1:21 am | , , , ,
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If you have already visited my previous posts then you are all ready and set to start sewing you own underwear.  Not got the free panties pattern yet? Download the pattern from this post – Free Multi-size pattern to make your own undies And take a look here for how to put your pattern together (important) – Making up the pattern   Once you are all set, you will need the following materials: Stretch lace with a finished edge on both sides – recommended 4 to 6.5 inches wide with a good amount of stretch  (recommended suppliers Deb’s Lace and … Continue reading →