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 light-weight. If you want to look fashionable while beating […]
Need a quick and simple tote for your next beach trip? Here is a full color photo tutorial of how to make a quick and simple tote bag for your goodies and supplies. Only in California! Am I Right? Recently in California, it became illegal, yes I said illegal for grocery stores to give you a […]
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 […]
DIY Vintage Hipster Bag Hello Friends! I am Amy. Stay-at-home-Mother of 4, Etsy shop owner, and blogger over at Anna’s Heirloom Boutique. One of my favorite things to do when the weather gets nicer is downtown window-shopping. Especially when visiting a new city! Keeping hands free for ice cream or lattes…or both (ehem, I’ve got […]
We’re back! Our 30 Under 30 blog series is back in full swing as some of our featured bloggers are here to bring you their favorite sewing projects. From gorgeous dresses, vintage-inspired garments, and even a fun craft project or two, these designs all hold special memories and meaning to our bloggers. Several of these sewing […]
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 […]
Attention all sewing enthusiasts! AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts are proud to announce our first ever list of the 30 best sewing bloggers 30 and under. While we all know that anyone can fall in love with sewing or quilting at any age, these young quilting and sewing bloggers balance college, work, family life, teaching, filming videos, […]
Hello everyone! I’m Damjana and I blog at AppleGreen Cottage. So excited to be with you today! Here’s a super easy felt storage cube tutorial for you to make, a clever and simple DIY idea for this spring. (And if you love flowers, you’ll love to use this easy felt flower tutorial to make it even […]
This guest post by Sempstress Rochelle Freeman tells the tale of a hat her husband loved, and the journey to replicate it. Read Part 1 here. In the last episode, I had hubby choose his best fitting flat cap from his collection. That cap happens to be a vintage wool cap from Edinburgh, […]
This guest post by Sempstress Rochelle Freeman tells the tale of a hat her husband loved, and the journey to replicate it. Stay tuned for part 2 on Thursday! Why a flat cap sewing pattern? Thirty-five years ago, when I started dating the man who was to become my husband, one of the things that […]
