Women’s – Page 26

Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt

July 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ...

Free Sewing Pattern: Puff sleeve t-shirt

July 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Toska from Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a puff sleeve t-shirt. It’s a simple fitted t-shirt with a scoop neck and gathered sleeves. It’s a versatile top, a wardrobe staple. Wear it with jeans or dress it… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Women’s graphic print shorts

July 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

As I’ve been out back-to-school shopping with my daughter, I’m seeing loose fit graphic print shorts in lots of stores. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern you can use to make a pair. It’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Macrame some straps for a tube top

July 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The other day I was at the mall and sew some maxi dresses with the most beautiful pieced skirts. Except they had tube top bodices, and I don’t wear tube tops. The next day I saw this tutorial by Hanna… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls’ hi-low maxi skirt

July 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adrianna from Hey June shares this girls’ hi-low maxi skirt as a free pattern for Skirting the Issue, a month long series at Simple Simon & Co. that encourages sewists to put their skills to use making skirts for… Read more ...

Free pattern: Chevron maxi skirt

July 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for making a chevron maxi skirt. It flares out into a long A-line, with slits at the sides. The sewing is actually fairly simple, but you’ll need to take care when cutting… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s simple summer tank dress

June 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

If you see me out and about in the summertime, chances are I’m wearing a dress similar to this one by Emily from Nap-Time Creations. It’s kind of my summertime uniform because it’s comfortable but still looks pulled together. She… Read more ...

Free pattern: Trapeze Tank Dress

June 16, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Trapeze Tank Dress. I think I could wear this every single day in the summer! Made from a lightweight knit, it has a loose swing shape perfect for when… Read more ...

Free pattern: Color blocked denim shift dress

June 15, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for this color block denim shift dress. Use different denims for all the pieces to show off the cool lines of this dress. The angled piece is actually a large pocket, which… Read more ...

Free Pattern: Moved to Tiers striped maxi skirt

June 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Deby from So Sew Easy uses stripes to great effect in her Moved to Tiers maxi skirt. She shares a free pattern for it on her blog. The skirt is made from lightweight striped knit fabric pieced at angles to… Read more ...

12 Patterns To Make Your Own Swimwear

May 26, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

The Summer season is upon us and it’s time to break out those bathing suits. Not happy with the ones you have? Why not make your own swimwear? It doesn’t as hard as it looks to make your own swimmers.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Comfy shorts for mother and daughter

May 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making comfy summer shorts for mother and daughter. They’re easy to make and you can sew up a stack of summerwear shorts in no time. Make a matched set for… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt

May 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a tiered maxi skirt. A long full skirt is sooo summery, especially in white like shows in her example. You can make one in any size, from little… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: 10 minute maternity leggings

April 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Cotton & Curls shows how you can maternify (I just made that word up) a pair of leggings in just 10 minutes. You’ll start with a pair of leggings, replacing the elastic waistband with a taller, softer, and stretchier band. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Womens asymmetrical top that can be worn 2 ways

April 6, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making this spring top with an asymmetrical hem. You can wear it two ways – tied and bloused at the hip, or left hanging loose for an… Read more ...