Summer is HERE! At least in the northern hemisphere. Sew a strapless bandeau summer 2-piece dress from 2 free sewing patterns! The August Bandeau Blouson Tube top is a great top for any skirt base – you’ll be sewing the…
The 90s style has returned with a big bang. Both the popularity of shows like the modern “Love Story” and streaming originals “Seinfeld” “Friends” and others, the 90s and 00s revival of fashion is apparent. Here’s where to find 90s…
This Wave Set caught my eye immediately when it was released last spring. I haven’t bought a Big (6?) sewing pattern in years – maybe even 2 decades, but I snapped this up and two other patterns too. The Know…
It’s that time again! It’s Me Made May! Started by @sozoblog, the annual celebration of wearing of the things we made is upon us. And like all me-made-May when half my wardrobe are things I’ve sewn, this is pretty easy…
Browsing Pinterest, I saw these two Banana Republic cotton or linen garments and thought “I have sewing patterns for these!” One of them is a FREE sewing pattern just released this week, in 2026, too! So, join me as I…
Almost every designer has a free sewing pattern to entice you into their line of patterns. Some are simple accessories, most are an easy project. I’ve picked five newer ones that really give you some great options for sewing a…
I sewed the ME 2138 sweatshirt recently and love it. I’ll share my review, tips for sizing and alternate ideas for color blocking for this fun pattern. I also sewed ME 2033 barrel leg pants and love them (they are…
It’s spring! My favorite sporty classic brands, LL Bean and Lands End are showcasing casual classic sporty capsule wardrobes. I’ll share my favorite patterns and the must-sew things to match these looks. These classic or preppy brands have been around…
We have an annual contest in my city called “Scrapfest” – and it’s more than just fabric (metal, found objects, trash – all assembled into art and showcased in an arts district in our city). There’s also a Scrapfest fashion…
Sewing a travel capsule wardrobe you can wear year after year is a goal for many sewists. You want to sew for the trip you’re taking next weekend to the next city over, or the city down south with the…