Alisa Shay from Thoughtful Creativity shares fifteen free sewing patterns for a basic capsule wardrobe that you can make yourself with beautiful fabrics. Alisa also offers some very good suggestions for altering, lengthening, shortening, and customizing these basic garments to suit your own style, the seasons, and your budget. Make sure you subscribe to … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Getting the very most for your money when it comes to kid’s clothing is as important as the books they will read and the games they will play while wearing garments sewn to last. When my babies were little, they wore incredible clothing sewn by their grandmothers, who were/are proficient sewers in their own right. … [ Read More at SWN! ]
This top is designed by Laura at Sew Different, to be an easy-wear and easy-care comfortable top that will become a wardrobe staple, just as it has with Laura. You can adjust the scoop at the neck by adjusting the tucks. A nice soft flowy top, sewn in beautiful solid grey linen in this photo. … [ Read More at SWN! ]
MimiG has created this wonderful free sewing series for sewing ladies jeans! MimiG designed these jeans for ladies who have curves, and/or who always end up with jeans that leave a gap in the back at the waist. You can sew some jeans that will fit, with a professionally constructed look while following this free … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Seshweshwe is a printed fabric widely used for traditional Sotho (South Africa & Lesotho) clothing. Originally dyed indigo, this fabric is manufactured in a variety of colors and printing designs characterized by intricate geometric patterns. Due to its timeless popularity, shweshwe has been described as “the denim, or tartan, of South Africa”. From Wikipedia, the … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Follow and sew along with Mimi G as she shows you how to sew this stylish and fashionable cape from Simplicity pattern 1016. In this easy-to-follow sewing tutorial, you will be making shoulder tabs, carriers, inserting lining, making pleats, and more. Get Simplicity pattern 1016 here. Pattern and Garment Description: Cape/Coat by Mimi G sized for miss … [ Read More at SWN! ]
I found this visual guide on Pinterest showing how particular flounces etc are cut and created. These cuts look fabulous on today’s styles featuring geometric, and diagonal lines, rounded and inverted front and back hems, etc. I was unable to source the original author and got as far as http://mutualisms.wordpress.com. If you recognize or know where this … [ Read More at SWN! ]
In this free sewing tutorial, fashion designer Melina Hollway from Damsel in this Dress shows you how to make a pair of vintage sleep-shorts out of a vintage pillowcase without a pattern. Want to become a fashion designer? read more…. With the release of the new eBook “Secrets of a Self-Taught Fashion Designer” you can now … [ Read More at SWN! ]
DOWNLOAD THE SHORTS SEWING PATTERN HERE: http://etsy.me/1FwUk72 This simple shorts sewing pattern is extremely versatile and can be used to make a number of different shorts styles (summer shorts, boxer shorts etc.) depending on your choice of fabric. Sewing tips & techniques in the video tutorial: * Sewing a side pocket * Sewing a French … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Here’s how to sew a circle scarf or vest for a quick fashion accessory project you’ll love all year round. Circle vests and scarves can be created from any fabric that has no distinguishable right or wrong side. A nice soft tweed style wool, winter fleece, or a solid color double knit works with this project. This free … [ Read More at SWN! ]