Here are the best sewing patterns I’ve found for tote bags! I’ve covered different styles, sizes, formats (printed and PDF), and prices (free to paid). I’ve also rated them based on how beginner-friendly they are. Skip to: Easy tote bags for beginners Lined Small / Mini with Inside or outer pockets with Flat bottoms with … Read more
Overalls (aka. dungarees) are one-piece garments with trousers, pockets, a bib, and shoulder straps. They were originally used as protective garments, but today fashion brands have turned them into casual streetwear. Boiler suits (aka. coveralls) are similar-looking utility garments, but they offer full body protection. They’re normally a one-piece garment with long sleeves, trousers, a … Read more
Here are the best sewing patterns for women’s shorts that we’ve found on the internet, including 7 free PDF downloads! In this article we’ll discuss size range, design features, recommended fabrics, pattern format, and whether they’re suitable for beginners or not. Here’s a list of the pattern styles we’ll cover, click on the heading to … Read more
We spent hours looking for women’s nightwear patterns and shortlisted the top 25; 9 are even free! We covered a wide range of styles from lacey nightgowns to comfy 2-piece pajama sets. And a mix of PDF and printed paper patterns in case you prefer one format over the other. We rated each pattern based … Read more
If you’re new to sewing with stretchy fabrics, beanie hats are beginner-friendly projects. And they make excellent gifts for the kids and adults in your life. Today I’m sharing 18 of the best beanie patterns I found, including 8 free ones! Contents list: Cuffed Using sweater knit fabric Slouchy Reversible / self-lined Fleece Pom Pom … Read more
So you’ve just bought some gorgeous new fabric and are ready to cut it? WAIT! There are 5 important things to do first or you’ll have problems later on. For example, your new top might shrink after it’s first wash, or the colors may run. Here’s how to prepare your fabric for cutting and sewing: … Read more
Mitered corners are a way to professionally finish 90-degree corners. You’ll often use them when hemming napkins, scarves, tablecloths, placemats, vents, and even wrap skirts and dresses. They’re also frequently used in quilting, both for binding the quilt and for adding a decorative border around the quilt top. In this article, we’ll cover 2 methods … Read more
Whenever I’m teaching a friend the basics of sewing, one of the first things I tell them is that “pressing is half of sewing”. Pressing in sewing is the act of applying heat, steam, and pressure to an area of fabric to make it lie flatter and smoother, as well as make it conform to … Read more
Sewing in a straight line is often the first challenge new sewists face, so today I’ll share 8 of my best tips for helping you sew perfectly straight and accurate seams, hems, and topstitching. The easiest way to sew in straight lines is to use a presser foot with a built-in guide. However, if you … Read more
An invisible zipper allows you to sew a completely hidden zip inside a seam. There is no visible stitching on the outside of the project. It’s normally used in the center backs or side seams of garments like dresses, skirts, trousers, jumpsuits, and tops; pillows and cushions; and bags. I’ll show you step-by-step instructions to … Read more