Women’s – Page 27

Tutorial: Sew a simple maxi skirt

March 20, 2015 by Anne Weaver

With spring officially here, it’s time for me to start thinking about my warm weather wardrobe. Lindsay from Tales From A Cottage shows how you can sew a simple maxi skirt. Hers is made from a lightweight knit fabric that’s… Read more ...

Free Pattern: The Slouchy Tee

March 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This slouchy tee is a free pattern from It’s Always Autumn. The simple pattern is quick to sew. And the easy going style of this tee makes it an everday wardrobe staple. It fits loose through the body, with elbow… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s boxer shorts

March 13, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Worn with a basic t-shirt, boxer shorts make cute and comfortable warm weather pajamas. And Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making a pair of women’s boxer shorts. They are easy to sew, so… Read more ...

Free pattern: Women’s yoga pants

March 9, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a free pattern for making a pair of yoga pants. The stretch knit pants are super comfy, especially with a foldover waistband. They’re also easy to make. Her free pattern comes in… Read more ...

9 Women’s Dress Patterns To Sew

February 12, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the desire to shed our winter layers and embrace the warmer temperatures. As the days get longer and the weather gets nicer, there’s nothing quite like a beautiful dress to… Read more ...

9 tips for upcycling or refashioning old clothing to new creations

February 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects. Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details. Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and… Read more ...

7 Easy Skirt Patterns You Can Sew At Home

January 18, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Welcome to our roundup of 7 easy skirt patterns that you can sew at home! Skirts are a classic piece of clothing that every woman should have in her wardrobe, as they are versatile and can be dressed up or… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage patio skirt

January 12, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Catherine from Frisky Scissors has a free vintage project sheet for making a patio skirt at the Pattern Patter blog. The vintage pattern sheet was originally published by Coats & Clark in the 1970s, though this style of maxi skirt… Read more ...

Tutorial: Adapt a women’s panty pattern to be appropriate for tweens

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she adapted the Rosy Ladyshorts pattern (free) to be modest and appropriate for a tween aged girl. The Rosy Ladyshorts is a beautiful free panties pattern, but it’s a little more mature than… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wool gathered skirt with waist tie

December 17, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a new skirt for winter. Made of wool, it’s a short gathered skirt with a tie at the waist. You could also make this from lighter weight fabric for warmer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff

December 15, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial for making this fabulous Cuddle fabric and faux fur muff. Slide your hands inside to keep them warm when you’re out and about on a cold day. They’re easy to make, requiring only… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Faux leather circle skirt

December 9, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make an awesome new circle skirt out of pleather (or faux leather, or vegan leather, or vinyl, whatevery ou prefer to call it). Her circle skirt has a drop waist, which… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece leggings

December 8, 2014 by Anne Weaver

These fleece leggings are cozy like pajama pants, but with a slimmer fit you can wear them out of the house. Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern for making some. Her free pattern comes one size, my guess is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Women’s ruffled neck warmer

November 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a ruffled fleece neck warmer. It’s a short scarf that buttons just around the neck to give you warmth but without the bulk of a full scarf. The dimensions she gives… Read more ...

Tutorial: Girls plaid taffeta wrap skirt

October 20, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a gorgeous plaid taffeta wrap skirt. The waistband is a length of wide grosgrain ribbon that ties in a pretty bow at the side. Wear it with a dressy blouse or cardigan… Read more ...