Women’s – Page 19

Sewing Tutorial: Batwing top from a upcycled scarf

January 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Retro from Creative Homemaking has come up with a fabulous and floaty DIY that’s perfect for breezy days and easy layering! In her tutorial, she shows you how to make a batwing top with minimal fuss and maximum flow. She… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sew your own underwear

December 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Have you ever sewn your own undies? Try it once and you’ll be hooked. You can often make them from scraps of knit left over from other projects so they cost very little in material. Plus, when you make them… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Sew a hidden button placket

December 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe shows how to sew a hidden button placket. A hidden button placket is a nice detail, both functional and decorative. Plus, the placket covers up any wonkiness or uneven placement of the buttonholes themselves. Her… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Ruffle sleeve maternity sweatshirt refashion

November 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

People often say how hard it is to be pregnant in the summer time because of the heat, but being pregnant in the colder months presents its own set of challenges. Namely, finding maternity clothing that will keep you warm! … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Upcycle an old sweater into cute Christmas tree ornaments

November 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These magenta sweater Christmas trees were my present to my swap partner in the 2017 Ornament Exchange blog hop. I’ve got a free pattern and tutorial over at Orange Bettie. They’re quick and easy to make using just one pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Easy peplum top

October 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a simple peplum top that’s perfect for your fall wardrobe! Wear over leggings or skinny jeans. Her peplum top is an adaptation of her free Classic Tee pattern. Her free… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Women’s hoodie

October 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When the weather turns cool, I find myself reaching for a soft hoodie to wear. Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern so you can make your own hoodie! Make it from a lightweight knit for warmer… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Breezy tunic top

October 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

The Breezy Tunic by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn is the perfect top to layer of leggings! She’s got a tutorial showing how to make one using her free Breezy Tee pattern. Her tutorial shows how to adapt the t-shirt… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Women’s flutter sleeve t-shirt

August 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Women's flutter sleeve t-shirt

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt with a pretty flutter sleeve. A flutter sleeve is pretty loose and flowy, which can lead to your bra showing when you lift your arms. Her pattern… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: 1 hour boat neck top

August 28, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This simple boat neck top takes just 1 hour to sew! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and tutorial. It’s easy enough for a beginner to make. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S to XXXL.… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s t-shirt maxi dress

August 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial: Little girl's t-shirt maxi dress

Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a beautiful maxi dress for a little girl, and it’s not hard at all. It’s made with a t-shirt bodice and a long, full skirt. Because you’re starting with a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Easy Breezy Summer Lounge Dress

August 13, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Fall might be just around the corner, but we’re still in the summer weather right now. In fact, in my neck of the woods, the month of August is usually when we get the hottest days of the summer. Jamie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Maxi skirt with a flat front waistband

July 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a maxi skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is an elastic casing so it’s easy to pull on, with no zipper or… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle sleeve dress

July 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew an easy ruffle sleeve dress. She makes it using her Classic Tee Pattern, which is a free pattern you can download. Her tutorial shows how to adapt that pattern to… Read more ...

Video tutorial and pattern: Shibori dyed sundress

June 29, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made this gorgeous sundress out of an old sheet! But before she sewed it up, she shibori dyed it with indigo to create the intricate blue dye design. She’s got a video… Read more ...