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When I find a sewing pattern I love, I like to use it to make multiples. Because if one bag or shirt or dress is good, then 5 of them is better, right?? And once you make it through a… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for a women’s racer back summer tank. It has a high-low hem and gathers at the back so it’s loose and roomy, always a plus when dressing for the heat. … Read more ... 
This strapless maxi dress is perfect for beach vacations! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial in her Sundressing series. It’s easy to sew. You can make it in any size and you won’t need a… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you she created this pretty ruffle t-shirt. She used a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to give it a diagonal flounce across the front. Her tried & true t-shirt pattern is the Union … Read more ... 
Charlotte Warr Anderson shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can sew strips of fabric into this beautiful striped peasant skirt. It’s sewn in a spiral, round and round and round, with gathers to add fullness. Use… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a beautiful sundress tutorial for her Sundressing series. It’s a pinafore dress with ruffled straps on the back. It’s a sweet and classic look that will never go out of style. … Read more ... 
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows what to do when kids outgrow their pants. Turn them into shorts! It’s also a good fix for pants that have holes in the knees. It’s so easy and can save you from having to buy… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew this simple shoulder tie maxi dress. It’s made from a lightweight knit fabric – two fabrics, actually, one for the main dress and another for the trim. You can… Read more ... 
Woven jacquard elastic adds color and pattern to a simple gathered skirt. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to use it to make this fun boho short skirt. It has a deep ruffle at the bottom and a smaller ruffle… Read more ... 
Little baby dresses are always fun to sew! They go together quickly and of course they’re so stinkin’ cute! Jess from Gracious Threads shares a sewing pattern at Fleece Fun for this sleeveless knit dress for a baby girl. Her… Read more ... 
June is Sundressing month at Melly Sews. She’s got a whole month of summer dress tutorials lined up for us! Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs kicks things off with a fun swing dress. Named the Magnolia dress, it has a… Read more ... 
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary shows a cute t-shirt hack for summer. She splits the back and adds lace to the sides to give a boxy shirt a looser, swingier shape. It’s an easy refashion and totally on trend… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew this cute girls’ peplum shirt from a basic t-shirt pattern. And if you don’t already have a tried and true t-shirt pattern to use, she’s got one… Read more ... 
Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows how she made this African print maxi dress. It’s sophisticated and dramatic and has that laid back summer style, but it also happens to be an easy style dress to sew. See… Read more ... 
Knot waist shirts are a trendy style for this summer! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own knot waist shirt. You can add the knot to any basic t-shirt or tank pattern. … Read more ...