Nothing sounds more wonderful than creating your dream clothes that are tailor-made to fit your body. But if you’re new to sewing, even the basics of sewing can seem daunting. Sewing has so many technical terms, like specific types of stitches, pattern instructions, darts, fabrics, tools….the list of sewing terms is endless. However, if you’ve […]
This summer, the color blue is seriously trending. Blue is one of those colors everyone loves; it looks great on everyone, there are tons of flattering shades of blue, and it works for every season. Blue is so ubiquitous that navy blue practically counts as a neutral color now, along with black and taupe. Also, […]
When it comes to summer, there are two essentials that every woman wants from her wardrobe: we want to be comfortable without being hot, and we want effortless clothing that looks elegant. Unlike all the layering that comes with winter, summer clothes need to be functional and lightweight. If you want to look fashionable while […]
Warm weather is finally here and we are loving every minute of it! Here are some of our most beautiful summer patterns that are absolutely perfect for the beach! Feel like a goddess in gorgeous coverups or swimsuits! Enjoy a day comfortably on the beach with simple beach blankets. Or find an awesome beach tote […]
If anyone is in dire need of some apron patterns, it’s me. My kitchen looks like a tornado went off in it after I attempt a new recipe. Melted butter is spattered on the stovetop. A lone, uncooked piece of rigatoni is crushed underfoot. Somehow an egg has been pulverized over the countertop even though I […]
Last month, we sent out a newsletter asking our readers from AllFreeSewing.com to share their best sewing tips with us. We selected a winner at random—which you can see below—and sent them a bundle of sewing supplies. But we were left with a handful of awesome sewing tips that just needed to be shared! The […]
This week, we fell totally in love with upcycled sewing projects. Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in our fabric stashes and stack of exciting new patterns, that we forget about the amazing sewing projects that can be created with our existing garments and old blankets. We hope you enjoy these upcycled, recycled, and straight […]
Hello, Sewists! Do you love picnics? Well then, do we have some exciting news for you! Picnics baskets are adorable—you don’t have to tell us twice!—but actually carrying them around can be less practical than desired. Plus, unless you’re food’s all packed up in separate Tupperware containers, things can get messy in there. That’s why […]
This week, because Father’s Day is coming up, we’ve got neckties on the brain. They’re an awesome go-to gift for dads, grandfathers, and male role models in general, but let’s face it: giving someone as necktie isn’t very personal or creative. The amazing news is, there are tons of DIY Father’s Day gifts you […]
Is it just me, or are baby clothes more stylish than the clothing they make for adults? My shoes aren’t half as cute as the moccasins, sandals, and teeny tiny sneakers I see on the feet of the little ones I know. Truth be told, I’m a little jealous. I was born in the 90s […]
