Tutorials So Sew Easy

Enjoy these tutorials and recreate some of these projects for yourself. We’d all love to see what you make, so do drop in and leave us a link to your finished projects.

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. The Summer Drape Top comes in a one-size fits most design. The pattern is free to download and can be made from less than one yard of fabric. Great for a beach cover up too, over a bikini top.

30 Minute Easy Skirt

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. 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….

Draft your own pencil skirt sloper

Step by step for how and where to measure, and how to draw your own pencil skirt sloper pattern. This perfect fit pattern then becomes your basis for skirt variations You can have a whole wardrobe of perfect fit, quick to sew skirts from this one basic pattern. Find out how.

Cheeky panties !

Free pattern and step by step photo tutorial for how to sew your own lacey undies. Just very simple shapes, a few simple seams, and your custom undies are ready to wear. So much more affordable than the store bought ones. Do give this a try!

Double layer chiffon blouse

Thank you for all of the comments on my recent post - Self drafted halter neck chiffon blouse. Several visitors asked for a tutorial, and I am happy to oblige. I've made the blouse again in a different fabric - this time a lovely blue and cream chiffon with embroidery and sequins. Swanky! Along the way, I took plenty of pictures and have written notes to share. Full step by step for measuring yourself, drawing the pattern and sewing the blouse. Also available as a PDF download to save.

Duct tape dress form

Step by step instructions for how to make your own body double - for sewing or even just for fun! Having an exact replica of your body shape and size is a great way for home sewers to get a good fit on clothes. Find out how you can make your own - it's a lot of fun and not expensive.