Women’s – Page 28

Free pattern: Vintage patio skirt

January 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Catherine from Frisky Scissors has a free vintage project sheet for making a patio skirt at the Pattern Patter blog. The vintage pattern sheet was originally published by Coats & Clark in the 1970s, though this style of maxi skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adapt a women’s panty pattern to be appropriate for tweens

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she adapted the Rosy Ladyshorts pattern (free) to be modest and appropriate for a tween aged girl. The Rosy Ladyshorts is a beautiful free panties pattern, but it’s a little more mature than… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool gathered skirt with waist tie

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a new skirt for winter. Made of wool, it’s a short gathered skirt with a tie at the waist. You could also make this from lighter weight fabric for warmer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial for making this fabulous Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff. Slide your hands inside to keep them warm when you’re out and about on a cold day. They’re easy to make, requiring only… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Faux leather circle skirt

December 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make an awesome new circle skirt out of pleather (or faux leather, or vegan leather, or vinyl, whatevery ou prefer to call it). Her circle skirt has a drop waist, which… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece leggings

December 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These fleece leggings are cozy like pajama pants, but with a slimmer fit you can wear them out of the house. Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for making some. Her free pattern comes one size, my guess is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s ruffled neck warmer

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a ruffled fleece neck warmer. It’s a short scarf that buttons just around the neck to give you warmth but without the bulk of a full scarf. The dimensions she gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls plaid taffeta wrap skirt

October 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a gorgeous plaid taffeta wrap skirt. The waistband is a length of wide grosgrain ribbon that ties in a pretty bow at the side. Wear it with a dressy blouse or cardigan… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity skeleton Halloween costume

October 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

PharMa shows how you can DIY a maternity skeleton Halloween costume. It does more than just accommodate your belly, it makes it part of the costume. The stenciled skeleton bones include an x-ray view of a bitty bitty baby in… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s tops refashioned into a child’s tunic and leggings

August 31, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook took an embellished tank and a long sleeved top and turned it into the cutest outfit for her 5 year old daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect Maxi Skirt

August 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Perfect Maxi Skirt. What makes it perfect? Well, it fits snug through the waist, skims your hips, and flares out just enough to allow you to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity body pillow

August 5, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Sleep during pregnancy can be a challenge — especially once your bump starts growing and your usual sleeping positions just don’t work anymore. Between sore hips, lower back aches, restless legs, and the constant need for support, getting comfortable can… Read more ...