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Free pattern: Lace trimmed shorts

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These lace trimmed shorts were made for summer!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free sewing pattern for making them.  Her free pattern fits a women’s size small.  If you need another size, she has a… Read more ...

Free pattern: Faviola summer dress

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Mayra at So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Faviola summer dress.  It’s made from a jersey knit and has a mid-length skirt and elbow-length sleeves with a flounce.  It’s comfortable enough for errand running, but dressy enough… Read more ...

Free pattern: Boho Chic Tunic

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Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making her Boho Chic Tunic.  It’s an easy style of top to make, and is so pretty to wear.  Make it from a lightweight fabric that has nice drape,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy swing dress

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Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Easy Swing Dress.  It’s actually made using her free Raglan Easy Tee pattern, with just a few modifications to make it a dress.  Her free pattern comes in a… Read more ...

Children’s swimwear sewing round-up

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Swimwear is not difficult to sew, especially children’s swimwear as there’s no support or shaping necessary as there is for women’s swimwear.  If you’ve been wanting to give it a go, check out this post over at Project Run and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wrap maxi skirt

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Break out of your jeans and t-shirt rut with a cute wrap maxi skirt!  It’s just as comfortable to wear but takes the style up a notch (or two, or three).  Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Blanc t-shirt

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With casual style and a loose fit, the Blanc t-shirt is a great everyday tee!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making it.  It’s quick to sew up – she’s able to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy summer A-line dress

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Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make a simple summer dress, perfect for kicking about town.  It’s a lined, sleeveless A-line dress gathered in at the waist.  You can use any lightweight fabric for this, knit or woven.… Read more ...