Women’s – Page 20

Tutorial and pattern: Floral summer sundress

June 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a free pattern and tutorial for making this floral summer sun dress. The wide straps mean you can wear a regular bra under it (always an important feature for me). Plus,… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Off the shoulder flutter sleeve top

June 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL. Click… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Women’s racer back summer tank

June 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Women's racer back summer tank

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for a women’s racer back summer tank. It has a high-low hem and gathers at the back so it’s loose and roomy, always a plus when dressing for the heat. … Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Magnolia summer swing dress

June 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

June is Sundressing month at Melly Sews. She’s got a whole month of summer dress tutorials lined up for us! Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs kicks things off with a fun swing dress. Named the Magnolia dress, it has a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern:: Striped midi t-shirt dress

May 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Striped midi t-shirt dress

Who else is in love with dresses for summer? Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a midi t-shirt dress. She designed it for striped fabrics, with piecing that creates cool effects with the angles of… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Womens racerback tank

May 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a pattern and tutorial for this awesome summer tank. The racerback style is great for layering, and the lace panel is an unexpected and fun detail! Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes XS… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Perfect summer knit dress

May 19, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This knit dress by Petro from Creative Homemaking is the perfect knit dress for summer! It has gathered cap sleeves and pockets, and a pleat at the bust that makes it roomy and comfortable. She shares a tutorial and a… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Crushed velvet dress

May 9, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a crushed velvet dress. The crushed velvet is beautiful for fall, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sew it up for summer out of a t-shirt knit. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Terry cloth shower wrap

May 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can sew terry cloth shower wraps for men & women. They make great graduation gifts for kids heading off to college in the fall. They’d also make great Mother’s and Father’s day gifts. The women’s version… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Maternity t-shirt

May 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a maternity t-shirt pattern. You’ll need to start with a basic t-shirt pattern (she gives a link to her free Blanc T-shirt pattern). She shows how to… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Sew your own sports bra

May 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and a tutorial showing how. She designed the sports bra to offer plenty of support while remaining comfortable to wear. She gives it a racer back and front facing. A 1″… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Midi dress for spring

April 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can use her free Classic Tee pattern to make a midi dress perfect for spring weather. It has a curved hem and an elastic waist. It’s made from knit fabric so it’s… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Easy knit skater skirt

April 6, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jess from Gracious Threads shares a pattern and tutorial at Fleece Fun for sewing an easy knit skater skirt. Knit fabric makes this a quick and easy project. The stretch gives a flexible fit, and the edges don’t fray so… Read more ...

Tutorial and pattern: Womens leggings

March 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

What did we ever do before leggings were invented? They’re stretchy, comfortable, and easy to dress up or down to suit the occasion. Emily from Life Sew Savory (formely Nap Time Creations) shares a free pattern for sewing a pair… Read more ...

Sewing pattern sizing and how to adjust it to fit YOU

March 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Like sizing for ready to wear, sizing on clothing patterns (particularly women’s clothing patterns) varies from brand to brand. So when you read that a pattern fits “true to size”, what does that actually mean? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns… Read more ...