Enjoy these tutorials to learn how to sew clothing that will fit your body and your budget.
Confession: there are few things that get me more excited than free ’60s sewing patterns. I know this is an odd confession to make. After all, there are many other free sewing patterns out there, from haute couture to Roaring Twenties glitz, but ’60s fashion has a special place in my heart. Am I a […]
The thing that I love about summer the most are the cute, light dresses that come out in stores. Unfortunately, I’m the type of shopper who shops at a handful of stores, and none of them are cheap. It’s not that I choose to have expensive taste—it’s just in my nature. On the flip side, […]
When we’re collecting pieces for our wardrobe, it can be hard to find a balance between wearing feminine clothing, looking professional, and dressing age-appropriately. However, feminine pieces do not have to be all outdated vintage lace dresses or bright pink little girl skirts. You can use easy sewing projects to add a feminine touch to […]
When you’re on the hunt for a professionally designed look, the last thing you want to do is leave your clothing pattern to chance. Free-handing your sewing projects, though liberating at times, can lead to some pretty devastating (and hilarious!) threadwork fails. Take the guesswork out of sewing projects with these 24 Perfect Printable Sewing […]
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 […]
I’m quite sure you know this feeling: once upon a time, you owned a gorgeous, store-bought garment that actually fit perfectly. This is wonderful. What’s not so wonderful about it is that after wearing it all the time, it reaches this point where you really cannot wear it any longer! What to do? It isn’t […]
We’re all about flowy tops and dresses, especially during the summertime. There are times, though, when you want to show off your body a little, when the evening calls for something a little…dare we say it?….sexy. Yes, sexy is the word. If you sew, it is best in times like these to hop on the […]
What can you do with just one yard of fabric? A lot, as it turns out! This 1-Yard No-Sew Midi Skirt from Melissa Esplin doesn’t even require any sewing to put together. If you have a fabric that you love but don’t want to commit to using it for a sewing project, you can still […]
They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]
What can you do with just one yard of fabric? A lot, as it turns out! This 1-Yard No-Sew Midi Skirt from Melissa Esplin doesn’t even require any sewing to put together. If you have a fabric that you love but don’t want to commit to using it for a sewing project, you can still […]
