Sewing Patterns – Page 415

Tutorial: Super simple placemats

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

There’s something about seeing a table set with placemats under all the plates. You know you’re in for something special. Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial showing how easy it is to make your own placemats. They’re simple to make,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Happy Halloweenie dog door sign

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You might think Halloween is about black cats, but this project at Brewer shows that everyone – even weenie dogs – can get into the Halloween spirit. It’s the cutest little Halloween door sign shaped like a weenie dog. It’s… Read more ...

6 Sewing Patterns For Making Your Own Lounge Pants

September 1, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

We all love to look nice, but being comfortable is usually a pretty high priority as well. These 6 patterns are great tutorials for making your own lounge pants. They are all different styles to wear and as always, a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple square aprons, with easy sew or no-sew options

September 1, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this super simple apron from a square of fabric. You don’t have to sew it, but you can if you want because she shows two ways to make it –… Read more ...

Tutorial: Modern kimono jacket from a man’s shirt

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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Portia from Makery shows how you can make this modern kimono cardigan from an oversized man’s shirt. There are actually two shirts involved in this refashion – one for the jacket, and another cut into strips for the contrast banding. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy. It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself. The bag is made from a vinyl or leather,… Read more ...

Order of garment construction, plus a cheat sheet printable

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Most sewing patterns come with instructions telling how to put them together. But when you’re making your own patterns, you’ll have to figure that part out yourself. There’s a standard order of construction that pattern makers use for garment construction. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boys messenger bag

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this boys’ messenger bag. It works just as well for girls, but she designed it specifically for her boys to carry. She made two versions – one with a large… Read more ...

Free pattern: Funky Door Stop with a Handle

August 31, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Have a door you need to keep propped open? Or perhaps you want to keep it from banging back against a wall? This door stop will do the trick. It even has a handle to make it easy to move. … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a cute – and sturdy – apron out of a pair of jeans. Creative Green Living shows how in a tutorial on their blog. The bib of the apron is made from the lower portion of one… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ dress from a recycled t-shirt and dress shirt

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

These little girls’ dresses are the cutest!! They’re a mash-up of a recycled t-shirt and a dress shirt. Krisha from Jacks and Kate shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. I’m loving how the graphics on the t-shirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Monogrammed jumbo tote

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Lia Griffith shows how you can make this jumbo monogrammed tote. She mixes a burlap with a bright cotton print for a color block (and texture block) effect. The large monogram is a nice way to tie the two parts… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make a new ironing board cover

August 30, 2015 by Anne Weaver

I don’t think there are many of us who think ironing is fun, but maybe a pretty new cover for your ironing board might make it a little bit more palatable. Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shows how you… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Tailgating and grilling apron

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make an apron that’s made for tailgating and grilling. They make it from licensed NFL fabric, perfect for a sports fan. The full apron has two pockets. They suggest making a coordinating hand towel with the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Refashioned wrap blouse

August 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Erin from Calivintage shares a tutorial at Makery showing how she created this cropped wrap top out of a man’s vintage shirt. It wraps to the back and ties around the bottom. The back yoke of the original shirt creates… Read more ...