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
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 blog back in December of 2015, 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 to my other site Sewing4Free.  It still amazes me that … Continue reading
Buy your Mother (or yourself) some fabric or sewing goodies for Mothers Day this year. Â Or give her a gift of your time and make her a perfect fitting skirt using the Pencil Skirt Sloper Pattern tutorial. Â 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
I was naughty and it was therefore my own fault that I got caught.  There is no one else to blame but me and karma came my way and kicked me in the ass.  I stole.  Plain and simple.  And I won’t do it again – promise. It’s just that … Continue reading
Sometimes a piece of fabric just calls out to be made into a certain garment.  And at the sewing shop this week, I came across a roll I hadn’t seen before.  There wasn’t much left on it, but the fabric was so unusual, and so perfect for what I had … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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