Clothing Patterns – Page 71

Freebie: Girls’ skirts sizing chart

July 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

July is Skirting the Issue at Simple Simon & Co. It’s a month-long series encouraging sewists to sew up skirts to donate to children in foster care. You can read more about Skirting the Issue here. And because it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jeans too short? Turn them into a jean skirt

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Back-to-school sales are starting soon, so that means it’s time to assess your kids’ wardrobe to see what still fits and what needs passing on. Not all clothes that are too small need to be donated, though. If your daughter… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fishtail circle skirt

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this flowy fishtail skirt. It’s actually an easy sewing project. It gets its lovely swish factor from the fact that it’s a circle skirt, though to get the fishtail effect you’ll… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chevron maxi skirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for making a chevron maxi skirt. It flares out into a long A-line, with slits at the sides. The sewing is actually fairly simple, but you’ll need to take care when cutting… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a backpack from a miniskirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ronja from Nur Noch shows us how she made this backpack from a miniskirt. Whether the skirt is too short for you, or just not the right style for you, you can use your sewing skills to rework it into… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little girls Nova Dress with triangle cut out back

July 2, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ari from Max California made this fabulous little dress for her daughter, and she shares a pattern and tutorial as part of the 30 Days of Sundresses series (hosted by Melly Sews). The front has a simple bodice with triangle… Read more ...

Free pattern: Knit shorts for boys or girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics blog for these kids knit shorts. They’re longer shorts, coming nearly to the knee, with a faux fly and an elastic waist. They’re quick to sew up. Make… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Mori Girl Sundress for little girls

July 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Mori Girl Sundress by Kataryna from Sew Chibi is a fun take on a simple peasant style dress. She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them on her blog. She color blocks them from gingham and brightly… Read more ...

Free pattern: Empire of the Sun criss cross summer dress

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This criss cross summer dress is a new free pattern from Deby from So Sew Easy. She calls it the Empire of the Sun dress. Interesting to note is that the front and the back are exactly the same. And… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Perfect knit play dress for little girls

June 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Sew Like My Mom created the perfect knit play dress for her daughter, and she shares a free pattern for it with her readers. It’s a sleeveless dress with a simple round neck and high waist. You can… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Easy ruched linen maxi dress

June 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This linen maxi dress is made for summer! It’s an easy to wear one piece outfit. All you need to look pulled together is a pair of cute sandals and an eyecatching necklace. Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: Girls summer dress with a contrast bib bodice

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s simple summer tank dress

June 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you see me out and about in the summertime, chances are I’m wearing a dress similar to this one by Emily from Nap-Time Creations. It’s kind of my summertime uniform because it’s comfortable but still looks pulled together. She… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple Summer Sundress for little girls

June 22, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free pattern for her Simple Summer Sundress. It has a slightly rounded neck, with shoulder ties and an elastic back. Her free pattern comes in little girls sizes 2-6. She’s sharing the pattern… Read more ...

8 Patriotic Dress Sewing Patterns For the 4th Of July

June 22, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Looking for easy patriotic dress sewing patterns for girls? Whether you’re sewing for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, a school parade, a family BBQ, or a summer fireworks night, these red, white, and blue dress patterns are… Read more ...