Free pattern: Empire of the Sun criss cross summer dress

June 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This criss cross summer dress is a new free pattern from Deby from So Sew Easy. She calls it the Empire of the Sun dress. Interesting to note is that the front and the back are exactly the same. And even though the back comes down low, it’ll still cover your bra strap. I think it would be cool to make the front and the back from different fabrics, either coordinating prints or a high contrast black/white combo. The pattern is just 2 pieces, so easy cutting out. Her free pattern comes in 7 sizes for 31″ – 45″ bust.

Sew a pretty summer sundress pattern, by So Sew Easy

[photo from So Sew Easy]

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.