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Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern to make this beautiful lace slip. The classic piece can be worn layered under a dress, or as a nightgown depending on the fabric you choose. She made hers from a… Read more ... 
This long romper is a stylish go-to outfit perfect for wearing to work, or a party, or brunch with your friends. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern for making it! The tie straps are perfect for… Read more ... 
A wrap skirt is easy to sew, and you won’t even need a pattern! Carmen at Adopt Your Clothes shows how to make one based on your measurements. She used fabric from a thrift store dress to make her skirt,… Read more ... 
The ballet inspired ankle ties on these leggings are such a pretty detail! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make them. It’s an easy addition to make when sewing a… Read more ... 
Summer will be here soon enough, and that means trips to beach or to the pool! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for women’s board shorts. The drawstring shorts have patch pockets on the sides to… Read more ... 
Paper bag pants are a classic style for a spring and summer wardrobe. Dressy but also easy-going they’re perfect for when you want to look nice but not too formal. Sew a pair of yourself using a free sewing pattern… Read more ... 
A lightweight Boho maxi skirt is the perfect spring and summer skirt! Easy and breezy, it looks dressed up but is super comfortable. It can be as casual or as dressy as you like. Mayra from So Sew Easy has… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a gathered skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is elastic, which makes it easy to sew (no zipper!) and also easy to fit. But the front… Read more ... 
It only takes small details to turn a plain t-shirt into something special. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a t-shirt with ruffles at the shoulders. If you wear a size large, she has a free… Read more ... 
You can’t beat a cardigan for easy layering! It’s perfect for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring, but it’s also helpful year-round for when you work in an air conditioned office. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free… Read more ... 
Whether it’s for hanging around the house, running around town, or actually getting some exercise in, leggings are a wardrobe staple. They’re easy to pull on and so comfortable! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can create a cute little bowl from t-shirt yarn. Some people make their own t-shirt by cutting up old t-shirts, but Alicia uses a t-shirt yarn
product. Getting the yarn in a… Read more ... 
How adorable are these little girls’ twirly skirts! I’m loving those border prints!! And if you look closely, you can see how she embellished them with sequins and gathered fabric for details. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how she used… Read more ... 
A flounce sleeve (or circle sleeve) is an easy variation to make on a basic t-shirt. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make one. The circle shape creates fullness without the bulk of ruffles… Read more ... 
Add some style to the next t-shirt you sew by using lantern sleeves instead of a basic straight sleeve. The lantern sleeve (also sometimes called a balloon sleeve) has gathers at the elbow. The fullness is gathered back in at… Read more ...