Women’s – Page 25

Video tutorial: How to take women’s measurements for sewing

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

It doesn’t matter how beautifully you finish the seams or how perfectly you cut the pieces, if you start with inaccurate measurements your garment isn’t going to look good. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a video… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s beach coverup

August 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This beach coverup has me dreaming of a last hurrah summer trip down to the beach. Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs shares the pattern in a guest post at Make It and Love It. It has a wide neck that… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s halter and high waist ruched bikini

August 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s still time to whip up a new bathing suit. You can get a few wears out of it this year, and then skip the bathing suit shopping next spring. Jess from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Bohemian maxi skirt with a high-low hem

August 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make a beautiful Bohemian maxi skirt with a high-low hem. It’s fitted through the hips, with a full skirt hanging from a drop waist. The high-low hem is… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Any skirt to a maternity skirt in over-the-belly or under-the-belly variations

August 11, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rachel from Bobbins On My Mind shows how you can convert any skirt into a maternity skirt. She shows it with the Grainline Moss skirt, but this will work with any skirt pattern – or on a skirt you already… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s crop top with a contrast waist band

July 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making this crop top. It’s actually more of a faux crop top, as it has a bottom band that gives the illusion of layers. It has simple lines, with… Read more ...

Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Puff sleeve t-shirt

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Toska from Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a puff sleeve t-shirt. It’s a simple fitted t-shirt with a scoop neck and gathered sleeves. It’s a versatile top, a wardrobe staple. Wear it with jeans or dress it… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s graphic print shorts

July 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

As I’ve been out back-to-school shopping with my daughter, I’m seeing loose fit graphic print shorts in lots of stores. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern you can use to make a pair. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Macrame some straps for a tube top

July 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The other day I was at the mall and sew some maxi dresses with the most beautiful pieced skirts. Except they had tube top bodices, and I don’t wear tube tops. The next day I saw this tutorial by Hanna… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls’ hi-low maxi skirt

July 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Hey June shares this girls’ hi-low maxi skirt as a free pattern for Skirting the Issue, a month long series at Simple Simon & Co. that encourages sewists to put their skills to use making skirts for… 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 ...

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: Trapeze Tank Dress

June 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Trapeze Tank Dress. I think I could wear this every single day in the summer! Made from a lightweight knit, it has a loose swing shape perfect for when… Read more ...

Free pattern: Color blocked denim shift dress

June 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for this color block denim shift dress. Use different denims for all the pieces to show off the cool lines of this dress. The angled piece is actually a large pocket, which… Read more ...