Countdown to Glam: Sewing Patterns for New Year’s Eve

The calendar is counting down the days till 2018. I might never be able to keep my resolutions longer than about a week or so into a new year (I mean, who can REALLY give up snacks cold-turkey like that?) but I always get excited about New Year’s Eve. It’s a time of new beginnings and a chance for a fresh start, whether you want to lose 50 pounds or just call your mom more often in 2018. It’s also a great time to take a look at your wardrobe and update it to fit the newest trends! To help you ring in the new year with style, I’ve rounded up our most elegant free dress patterns, our cutest sewn accessories, and our most popular DIY clutch and bag patterns for you to rock this NYE!

Countdown to Glam: Sewing Patterns for New Year’s Eve

Dresses

Whether you’re going to a glamorous New Year’s Eve party or just staying at home with a few close friends or family members, you want to look your best when the clock strikes midnight. Don’t know how to sew a dress? Don’t let that stop you! Grab an easy dress pattern and give it a shot – what better way to end the year than with a big accomplishment, right?

Putting on the Glitz Dress
Versatile Little Black Dress
Figure-Flattering Dress Pattern
“Kiss Me at Midnight” Tulle Skirt
New Year’s Resolution Party Dress
Lovely Lace DIY Slip Dress
Parisienne Drape Dress

Accessories

Okay, so you’ve got the dress. Now you need the accessories to go with it! These cute DIY accessories, from jewelry to stoles, are the perfect way to dress up your outfit for the big night. You can even layer more than one for a fancy effect!

Faux Fur Collar
Simple Faux Fur Infinity Scarf
Ribbon Flower Pin
Bow Belt Tutorial
Faux Fur Stole Tutorial
DIY Leather Bow Cuff
Romantic Cuff

Clutches and Handbags

And of course you’ll need a clutch or handbag to keep your essentials in! How else are you going to touch up your lipstick after that midnight kiss? These DIY bag patterns are all easy and quick to make, so you’ll have it in time for the new year!

Easy Gathered Clutch
Quilted Clutch Purse
Elegant Envelope Clutch
Fancy Drawstring Wristlet
Boho Fringe Bag
Beautiful Beaded Clutch
Half Hour Circle Stitch Clutch

What are your New Year’s plans?

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