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Sewing Pattern – Draft a men’s loose fitting shorts pattern

May 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Draft a men's loose fitting shorts pattern

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a pattern to make a pair of loose fitting men’s shorts. You can get the measurements you need from a pair of pants that fit. Once you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ombre dip dye

May 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can dye a piece of fabric to create an ombre effect. It’s pretty on solids, but I’m really loving how it looks on a printed fabric. She’s going to make a skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Too small t-shirt into a peplum top

May 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows what to do with a kid’s t-shirt when it gets too short. She adds some fabric to the bottom and makes it a peplum top. Smart, huh? She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Winner of Creating PDF Patterns course by Lauren Dahl

May 12, 2014 by Anne Weaver

I’m happy to post the winner of the giveaway for a free registration to Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course, Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale. If you haven’t yet read my review of this course, go here to … Read more ...

Free pattern: Tricia easy summer dress

May 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Tricia dress. She named the dress after her mother, and offers the free pattern as a Mother’s Day tribute to her. It’s a beautiful summer dress, with just… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: The Slouchy Shirt

April 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver

So last week I promised a free pattern of my Slouchy Shirt. I had hoped to get it up on Friday, but several straight days with major headache prevented me from getting it done. Thankfully, the headaches lifted this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girly Gathered Top

April 4, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Girly Gathered Top. It’s fitted through the shoulders, with gathers just above the bust. It’s easy to make, with no set in sleeves and no back… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple A-line skirt

April 1, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a simple A-line skirt. How cute is it in that bubblegum pink!! A simple skirt like this works well in a wide range of colors and styles of fabric. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Knit fabric wrap skirt

March 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shows how you can make this wrap-around skirt out of knit fabric. If you look closely at the photo, you can see a seam midway around the skirt. That’s where a circle skirt top is attached… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maxi wrap dress

March 22, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this awesome maxi wrap dress. It fits snug through the bodice and hip, but has a looser fit through the long straight skirt. You’ll need a knit dress that fits… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity maxi dress

March 14, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how to make a maternity maxi dress. It’s an easy project, using a t-shirt for the bodice and a length of knit yardage for the skirt. You can wear it throughout your entire pregnancy. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruched maternity shirt with long sleeves and thumb holes

March 7, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how she refashioned a plain shirt into a ruched maternity shirt. The lines of ruching give extra length as your tummy grows. It’s also a flattering look after baby arrives. She also added… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make lace tights for an 18″ doll out of a knitted sock

February 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kathryn from Daydream Doll Boutique shows how you can make a pair of lace tights for an 18″ doll out of a crocheted knitted sock. The sock needs to be a women’s size knee sock in order to have enough… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sexy knit pencil skirt

February 11, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a sexy pencil skirt to show off your curves. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric so it’ll hug to your body without requiring lots of shaping. Its actually… Read more ...

Tutorial: Side seam vent

January 27, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a side vent for a long top or tunic. The They show it as a variation of their Simple Blouse Pattern, turning the basic blouse into hip length tunic. You… Read more ...