Welcome back to Part 2 of the Easy Summer Dress Step by Step Tutorial. Have you already printed your pattern and cut out your fabric? If not, then take a step back to Part 1 and then join me here next for construction instructions. Step By Step Construction Equipment and … Continue reading
I threatened that I would make these bubblegum pink stretch velour shorts in an earlier post. And I did. And I love them too. I’m not embarrassed to say so. Everyone should have some pink shorts. Even if you only wear them at home…. So this was my latest project … Continue reading
One of the most popular free sewing patterns on the web is the Buttercup Bag by Made by Rae. And for good reason. You can make a really cute bag using just a fat quarter of fabric, and some lining fabric. What is a fat quarter? A fat quarter is … Continue reading
I am delighted today to share a version of the Summer Drape Top from Hannah at Hugs and Kisses. Hannah was quick off the mark and this is the first one I’ve seen published. Love that pretty butterfly fabric and I’m so glad she gave it a try despite … Continue reading
Introducing an EPIC list of free skirt sewing patterns. I KNOW you all love free patterns – its the most searched for area of my site. And you LOVE the Pinterest Group Board where you all share your favorite free sewing patterns. And the Free Dress Patterns List was the … Continue reading
This is the dress that started it all. The dress that really got me noticed as a sewer, or is it sewist? Let me introduce you to the Danielle dress. Danielle is yet another – this time from Burda. I think my dress looks nothing like the one featured on their … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
I’d been held up previously by not having a zipper foot so my sewing options were limited. But I’m pleased to say my prized foot is in hand and ready to sew – and I made use of it right away with this Navy Pleated Skirt. It’s made from a … Continue reading
If you have already visited my previous posts then you are all ready and set to start sewing your 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 … Continue reading
In my earlier post, I gave you the pieces to download for the free pattern to make your own undies. If you missed if, take a look here (Free Multi-size pattern to make your own undies) and download your two pattern pieces. The pattern pieces are for the liner, and … Continue reading
Undies, underwear, unmentionables, pants, panties, knickers, bloomers, drawers, briefs, etc. Whatever you call them, we all need them and wear them – but not many of us have ever tried to sew our own – until NOW ! And I’ve made a free pattern so you can all make your … Continue reading
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