For Sewing Enthusiasts
It’s maxi skirt season! Get into the spring spirit with a new skirt you sewed yourself! These are the easiest thing to sew for yourself. Whip up a bunch in just a few hours! Here are 7 different free maxi skirt tutorials rounded up on Andrea’s Notebook.
Ready to sew your own clothes? Tired of ill fitting store bought clothes? Maybe you just really want to take the next step in your sewing skills? Here are 17 tips for learning how to sew your own clothes by Hilary Phelan.
A scalloped hem is a simple, little detail that can change the entire look of a garment. This whimsical detail will bring interest to an otherwise plain dress or tunic. Click below to see how Merricks Art refashioned a simple Target bought dress to create this fabulous fashion piece.
There is just something charming about pom poms and I think this quick and easy pom pom poncho beach cover up is no exception. It is so cute I would even be tempted to wear it as real clothes with a tank underneath!
Learn how to make your own Pom Pom Poncho Beach Cover Up over at Merick’s Art.
Let’s skip into spring with easy causal dressing. Today’s feature is perfect for a quick closet refresh that will keep you looking fashionable no matter what the weather.
Head over to CrafterHours and grab the FREE Ballet Dress pattern today and see easy styling ideas.
Do you want to sew more for yourself? It’s the perfect time to get some “selfish sewing” done.
Find links too all these great women sewing patterns and inspiration over at Rae Gun Ramblings.
I can’t even come up with an exhaustive list of reasons to make these as gifts. SO MANY REASONS! Heating pads are useful as is but by virtue of the fact that you’re most likely to use one when you’re not feeling so great, this is the PERFECT reason to use your cutest prints and remind someone that you care about them! Family members, bestie friends, teachers and other caregivers could all use the little warm snuggle from these.
Run over to Sew Can She for the full tutorial!
Store bought backpacks never last the entire year! Why not sew one yourself? There are so many great DIY backpack tutorials and they provide a wonderful way to show off your favorite fabrics or themes!
Check out these 20+ DIY Backpack tutorials.
Dreaming of warmer weather? Try one of these 10 sundress tutorials.
This bow back dress from Melly Sews has a genius design to keep your bra from showing.
Make an easy knit sundress with this tutorial from Sewbon.
The tie back on this girl’s dress tutorial from Lexi Made is an adorable detail.
Merrick’s Art shares how to turn a maxi dress into a shorter frock with a high low hem.
Make a flattering women’s pillowcase dress with this tutorial from Melly Sews.
This fluttering fields girls dress tutorial from You and Mie is sure to be a favorite.
This tie shoulder dress from Melly Sews comes with a free pattern.
Handpaint your own fabric with this tutorial from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!
Or make hand stamped fabric with this tutorial from Sew Country Chick.
Get the FREE PATTERN for the sewVery Sunny Dress here.
10 Sundresses not enough for you? Click below to see 20 more FREE sundress tutorials.
Quick sews are always satisfying! These 25 projects will take you just 10 minutes to complete! There’s something for everyone on that list and so many are perfect for those few quiet minutes during naptime.