Wow – I was blown away ! Thank you so much to the 88 people who have completed my sewing survey so far. I am happy that so many people take an active interest in the site and took the time to write such encouraging and positive comments. Thank you all. Here is … 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
Becky kindly sent me over a photo of her Summer Drape Top. She says “I just took your survey and wrote about my results with your summer drape top. (I had to enlarge the pattern.) I was so frustrated in the beginning with the slippery (cheap) fabric but I’m glad … Continue reading
This post brought to you by American Osteopathic Association. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve been back to work full time for the last 4 weeks, and have about another 6 to go in my current temporary contract. And until now I never realised how much sitting at a desk … Continue reading
I had desired this dress from afar for a long long time – the Butterick B5353. The model looks so cool, sophisticated…and the dress so slimming and flattering. I felt as my sewing skills had come on some way in these last few months that it was time to tackle … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Buy your Mother (or yourself) some fabric or sewing goodies for Mothers Day this year. Or give her a gift of your time and make her a perfect fitting skirt using the Pencil Skirt Sloper Pattern tutorial. Hancocks sent me this code to use on Mothers Day – enjoy!
If you have downloaded the Summer Drape Top pattern, you might be looking for the perfect knit fabric, or even several for a casual wardrobe this summer. I want to recommend to you one of my favorite online fabric shops, and one where I have personally bought some really great … Continue reading
Has anyone out there ever bought a pattern from Lekala patterns? Nicole Lekala has a range of 386 patterns on her Craftsy page at the time of writing and is often adding more. But what makes Lekala patterns unique is the promise to draft you a completely personalised pattern based … 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
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 … Continue reading
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