So you want to know how to make a gathered skirt with an elastic waistband? This rectangle skirt tutorial is not only one of the easiest skirts you can make, but if you follow the instructions, it’ll be a DIY zero waste skirt too! This skirt is lovingly referred to as a ‘grandma skirt’ after …
Summer is a great season wherever you are in the world (if you like the sun of course) and I know that I am often caught out when it arrives suddenly and unexpectedly. Having a selection of ‘go to’ simple summer sewing patterns helps me to quickly sew up some summer clothing suitable for warmer …
Scandinavian design is known for being minimalist and beautiful, which is why Scandinavian sewing patterns are so loved! Following on from other sewing pattern guides that I have created, we’re going to look at a selection of the best Scandinavian sewing patterns available for the home sewer. Some of the most well known Scandinavian designers …
Have you been looking for the perfect free circle skirt pattern? Today, I’m sharing my very own circle skirt template with you, for free, so that you can make your own circle skirts! I have a tutorial on how to make a full circle skirt pattern, but I’ve been told by some that the maths …
Curvy sewing beginners have a few more options now when it comes to plus size sewing patterns than either my mum or nan had when they were sewing between the 1960s and 1990s. Of course it’s also possible to learn to draft your own patterns, but as a beginner new to sewing, I thought it …
If you’re just getting started in the world of sewing your own clothes, I highly recommend experimenting with some easy sewing patterns for beginners before you dive into buying sewing patterns for yourself. These more simple patterns make for a beginner sewing project that isn’t too challenging and will help you to better understand the …
I recently bought the Trigg Shorts pattern – a men’s drawstring shorts pattern with an elasticated waist, front and back pockets and available in two lengths – to make for my other half who suffered through the past summer with just one pair of shorts (which were actually swimmers!) because he loathes shopping. I had …
I’ve had the Bryce Pants from Hey June Handmade on my sewing list for a while – because who doesn’t love a womens cargo pants sewing pattern? – but despite having cut them out back in January, I hadn’t gotten round to sewing them because of life. This weekend I finally got to them! 😎 …
Today we’re going to work through a fanny pack tutorial to create a fanny pack that is: Funky Zipper free Great as a gift or Great for you! To follow this fanny pack tutorial, you’ll want to grab a copy of my fanny pack sewing pattern from my shop. It’s a digital sewing pattern that …
Who doesn’t love a large drawstring bag to throw things in when you’re heading out the door or give as a gift during the holiday season! Or maybe you want a large drawstring bag pattern to create your own laundry bags? This drawstring bag isn’t *quite* big enough for household laundry levels, but would certainly …
This easy face mask pattern is great for anyone who needs to make a DIY face mask. With easy to follow instructions, this pleated face mask pattern will take very little time to make. As it is such a simple face mask, there is no need to print anything and you’ll need just a few …
I love a DIY tote bag, often having at least one stashed in my bag for those spontaneous shopping moments. This free easy tote bag pattern download is for you to use so that you can make your own DIY tote bags! I’m big on sustainability, and I’d rather carry a reusable fabric tote bag …
Whether you’re a sewing beginner or a more advanced seamstress, sewing books with patterns are always a winner. I’ve been sewing for years and still love a good sewing book that tucks patterns away in the back cover for us to trace off! And nowadays there are also sewing books that come with downloadable patterns …
I have always loved fanny packs. Maybe it was growing up as a teen in the 90s, but there’s something about using a Fanny pack (aka Bumbag for non US peeps!) that makes me happy! So, it made sense that my first pattern release would be a fanny pack sewing pattern! Clio: The Fanny Pack …