This is the easiest hoodie pattern and tutorial I could come up with. I have tried my best to simplify the method, but still, I believe it is for the intermediate to the advanced seamstress. As promised, we are going to slowly work our way into comfortable workout clothing.
This bucket bag pattern is the ideal project for those of you who would like to experiment with different materials. I am using upholstery fabric which is a very short pile velour to see how hard it is to work with to make bags. I think it came out pretty well!
This is an easy phone wallet organizer pattern and tutorial that you can make in about an hour. The design uses two standard fat quarters so you probably have the materials in your fabric stash already. This is a great project for both beginners as well as experienced sewists.
This is an easy tutorial and pattern for a small canvas tote bag. You can also use upholstery fabric as well. It's a request from a few readers who make items to sell at markets, but I think anyone who loves to sew bags will love this one too.
These sweatpants are to be worn one inch over your belly button which is the ideal place to avoid the dreaded muffin top look. The making of this pair of sweatpants is very easy, so I will say that the project is suitable for the advanced beginner.
Seriously, it is warm and humid and I was walking under a dreadful sun on a shopping street called Orchard Road back from you guessed it, buying fabric. I decided to go back and buy some stretchable lace to make myself a bralette. I am not looking for extra support, just a bit of support and some modesty.
If you have been watching the size and style of bags lately, you've probably noticed all those impossibly cute little backpacks everyone is carrying. Along those lines, I've made this small backpack pattern to be small (and cute) but still big enough to be practical.
You don't need any fancy tools to make this mini backpack, but I have to say you need a little patience because the pieces are small and sometimes fiddly. Just persevere and you'll have a wonderful little gift in only about an hour.
I have a new, easy pleated skirt pattern to share with you that will help streamline your figure and look great. This A-line shaped skirt style is so easy to sew that you'll want to make a few skirts and they should last you for many years.
So comfortable, versatile and slimming (my kind of diet..). So just in case you are in my shoes, join me in this optical illusion. This easy romper is suitable for adults and teens. It has a flounce that hides the tummy and the use of a bra becomes optional.
So here is a blouse to represent you all in many different activities. For lunch with a friend, taking a long trip, or going to the doctors or even hiking, this blouse will do it all depending on what fabric you choose. I have chosen silk because of the breath-ability in the soaring temperatures particularly where I live here in Singapore. This is a blouse that will look great with shorts, pencil skirts, skinny jeans, pajama pants, and goes fantastic under a suit.
This baby swaddle pattern and tutorial has been requested by many of our readers over the past few months. I have tried to make the baby swaddle pattern both easy to adjust and to sew. Hope you enjoy it and put it to good use either with your own family or as a gift for a friend.
A flared t-shirt is the one of those pieces of clothing we can just throw on with a pair of jeans, leggings, capri pants or if the top is long enough, it can also be a short mod-style dress. Perfect for a quick run to the supermarket or picking up the kids! This is an incredibly easy pattern and I have added two sleeves lengths to give you some flexibility. If you want to, you can even eliminate the sleeves entirely and it becomes yet another top.
Tank-style dress with narrow shoulders, scoop neckline at front and a cool v-neckline in the back. Narrow band to accentuate your waist and a full circle skirt for plenty of feminine swing while you walk. A full video tutorial and multi-sized pattern makes this the perfect dress for your next vacation.
May the sewing Force be strong with you! Make your own droid apron and be the envy of all of your geeky friends and Sci-Fi fans. One size fits more apron for guys and gals, or scale down for the kids. You could even use the template to create a one of a kind Droid dress too!
Take your sewing to the Dark Side with this awesome Darth Vader inspired apron, perfect for Star Wars fans old and young. Paid him up with the R2D2 apron for awesome lightsabre fights with kitchen spoons while you wait for the pasta to boil ?
Super in stripes and cute in color blocking. This 6 panel skirt has been designed on the diagonal for a fun and trendy look. Its a quick sew, the same front and back and has a comfy elastic waist. This skirt works for summer or winter. Make one today!
Based on the popular original wrap dress pattern, this maxi dress has the same pleated cross over bodice, and a flared skirt for walking ease, with light flutter sleeves. The video tutorial shows you how to customise your pattern to the length and flare you want, and how to sew this great summer dress step by step.
This is a pattern hack exercise that provides you with a custom fit pattern for this crossover top, and also teaches you a lot of new pattern drafting skills along the way. Using the On A Roll T-shirt pattern as the basis for this top, shows you how to change the shape and style to suit you. Really useful fitting skills to learn.
This is a cute skirt that's easy to sew. It's another of my 'custom-fit' patterns, which means I'll show you how to create your own pattern for this skirt which will fit you exactly as you want it. The half-circle shape gives it nice flounce and movement while the wide wrap over prevents any unintentional flashing! You'll reach for this skirt again and again. Make it a flirty mini or a warm and cozy calf length - it's your custom pattern!
Stylish and practical, with ready made handles and plenty of pockets inside and out to keep you organised. Has an exposed zipper fastening across the top to give it a sporty look, and optional hardware give it a professional finish.
How to draft an ideal full length maxi skirt based off your own measurements. Slim and fitted enough to be flattering, but wide enough at the bottom so you can take proper strides and climb steps. This low volume maxi skirt looks great on all figure types.
A free pattern to download plus instructions on how you can make your own custom fit pattern too. A quick and easy sew can give you a wardrobe of skirt options depending on length and on fabric choices. Wear it short and sassy in a bold print for the summer, classic and elegant longer length in black for the office.
I LOVE this top and can't stop smiling when I wear it. With ruching down both sides and a full length flounce, its really fun to wear - yet SO easy to sew. Instructions to fit any size, and the shoulder strap is optional. This really is the ideal top for summer and looks great as a beach cover up or with pants for eating out on the waterfront in the evening.
This tutorial will show you how to easily draft your own custom fit leggings pattern and my unique spreadsheet will make drawing your pattern easy. This is a quick and easy sew and once you have your pattern to keep, you can run up a new pair of leggings whenever you like in whatever fabric you like.
Join me in this sewing tutorial series where will we cover everything needed to design and sew your first lined skirt. From choosing fabric, drafting your own custom pattern, to marking and sewing the perfect darts, inserting an invisible zipper, an all-machine lining and different hem finishes.
Easy summer dress pattern using a knit fabric and with different strap options. Multi-size pattern in small, medium and large with instruction for increasing or decreasing size. Dress has a ruched bust-line on the outside, supported on the inside with a second layer of unruched fabric. Empire waist gently skims over the hips for a flattering fit. Can be any length, above or below knee, mini or cut off at hips for a tunic.
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.
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!
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.
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