Sewing clothes is a great way to save money and find a creative outlet.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
It’s that time of year! We’re right smack in the middle of prom season, which means lots of colorful dresses, tuxedos, and other evening wear looks. Because prom dresses can be incredibly expensive, why not create one using your own creativity, personal style, and sewing skills? These free prom dress sewing patterns and tutorials are […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re a gal with a little more up top, you’ll know that a lot of the time those flimsy store-bought swimsuits just don’t offer enough support for us to wear. But of course those are the suits that tend to be cutest and least expensive—if you splash out (get it?) for a swimsuit that […]
Red carpet season is in full swing and with the biggest awards just around the corner, what better way to celebrate all things Hollywood than with some gorgeous evening wear patterns? Evening wear can seem very intimidating to most sewists, but we promise these special occasion sewing patterns are the perfect way to embrace your […]
There are a lot of free dress patterns floating around the Internet (we even have a few, ourselves!), but nothing quite beats the satisfaction of being able to make your own dress completely from scratch, without needing to hunt down the exact pattern you need. Well hold on to your hats, because Elena from Randomly […]
