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A fun beginner sewing tutorial from Anita Morris for sewing a t-shirt dress for children using an existing t-shirt and some coordinating fabric for the skirt portion of the dress. You will need: t-shirt for the bodice .5 – 1 yard fabric fusible interfacing fabric scissors pins tape measure grid ruler or a yard stick thread tailor’s chalk or chalk roller pressing cloth – optional Watch now: If you prefer a written tutorial with lots of beautiful photos to help you along the wa

You want sweet, simple and super cute? Sarah from the Hobby Lobby demonstrates how she sews a very simple pillowcase-style sundress in size 2. These fun to sew dresses are easy to make and a great way to use that extra fabric. These sweet dresses can be sewn with most woven fabrics such as linen, cotton, chambray, lightweight denim, twill, shirting, etc. Watch now: A complete supply list, sewing tips, and a yardage guide for sizes 2T – 8 is available to download for free rig

The London Dress for girls is stitched with this free digital sewing pattern from Violette Field Threads!  A sweet frilly sundress with a small bodice and a full swing-style skirt! We teach you how to create the shoulder ties with bias tape.  The ruffled swing-style skirt is perfect for mixing and matching fabric prints and solids. An easy sewing project and a very comfortable summer garment for children. Sewing pattern sizes 2T – 10 years. This free pattern also offers a siz

Join Kara Metta in her free video series as she brilliantly refashions and restyles several garments that she inherited from her grandmother. Trench coats, dresses, tops, sweaters, baseball t-shirts, a pink power-suit, sweatpants, a prom dress, bottoms, all converted into updated stylish, unique, and comfortable clothing that Kara can wear right now.  Watch Kara and learn how you can restyle existing outdated garments to build any wardrobe inexpensively.  Subscribe to Kara’s

Learn how to sew this simple classic turtleneck in this free step-by-step sewing tutorial – no pattern needed! You can make it in a dress length, or shirt length. This project requires a heavy sweater knit for a warm top for winter, or use a lighter/medium weight knit to make a top that’s great for layering… a versatile and comfortable garment.  Since an existing long-sleeve shirt is used as a template, you can sew it any size you’d like, from petite to plus size women’s or e

A video series featuring free sewing and quilting tutorials to create some patriotic decor, garments, and accessories. Decorate your home, wear your patriotism, and celebrate liberty with some of these fun projects you can make.  Bring out your fabric scraps!   There’s something for everyone. Watch the free series: Mettler Silk Finish Cotton Thread 50 wt. 109 yd. #9823 Multi Patriotic from: CreateForLess More patriotic projects are featured at SWN: Patriotic Welcome – Free W

Learn how to sew and quilt fun accessories for yourself, your home, and for gifts for Valentine’s Day! Press the play button below and get your inspiration from these 29 free projects: ?  29 Valentine’s Sewing and Quilting Projects: FREE Pattern: Made with Love Quilt Blocks by Nancy’s Notions FREE Pattern: Heartfelt Gift Card Holder by Nancy’s Notions Shaggy Heart Pillow by wendytung Learn How To Make a Hanging Heart by Make it Coats Valentine’s Envelope Pocket Quilt Block by

This free sewing series includes topics such as measuring and fitting children, upcycling projects, simple DIY tutorials and sewing a complete pattern.  Whatever your skill level or time available you’ll be sure to sew some fun and comfortable clothing for back to school! More back to school projects at SWN: Save Money with Back to School Sewing Projects and Ideas for Kids Garment Sewing & Alterations Tutorials Sewing For Kids Zippered Lunch Money Cuff Tutorial Sew Sturdy: Th

Learn 26 easy DIY dress design variations to sew for ladies in this free video playlist! From fun fringe dresses to a Beyonce-inspired look, you’ll find a wide variety of DIY dress styles that will inspire you to sew and look hot on Valentines Day.” – Jocy from Pink Chocolate Break SHOP Jocy’s fabrics here: http://www.paixaofortes.com More Valentine’s Day Sewing: #videoseries #PinkChocolateBreak #dress #pinkchocolatebreakdiy #sewingtutorial #Valentine #cocktaildress #partydr

April’s free sewing series; Thrifted Transformations is all about DIY refashions, upcycling existing garments with lots of life left in their fabrics into something completely new to wear! Subscribe to April’s Youtube channel for fresh weekly fashion sewing projects that will inspire you to DIY! I printed this fabric using sublimation ❤️ Stay tuned for my next video coming out soon! I show you the process ? This is how I made my ice cream printed dress as well. A photo posted

How to Sew a T-shirt – WithWendy Watch Wendy sew this nice basic t-shirt using cotton knit fabric and an existing t-shirt for a pattern.  Wendy also shows how the same steps to construct the t-shirt can be modified to create a different fit across different bodies. Knit Fabrics at FabricMart More t-shirt sewing tutorials: How to Pattern and Sew Your Favorite T-shirt with MimiG: Sew a Simple T-Shirt Dress with Cheri Heaton and Martha Stewart Cheri Heaton, author of the blog “I

Using her Brother DS140 sewing machine, Jocelina of PinkChocolateBreak shows us how she stitched this hot racetrack dress for Halloween! “Halloween is right around the corner so I want to create something special for this occasion. Last year I gave it a try but since it was last minute, I didn’t really nail it when it came to creativity. So it is time to change that for Halloween this year! Although I was going for a different look initially, I found the black and white fabri

“Let’s look inside an amazing ’50s era dress, complete with an inner corselet, boning, waist stay, built-in crinoline, horsehair braid and more with Gertie and in collaboration with Elna!  Sewing nerds unite!” – Gertie Red Satin Cocktail Dress by Linda Watts Spears related: The Cocktail Dress – Sewing Projects by You Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing Removing a Thread or Cotton Jam from an Elna Sewing Machine New Elna Lotus Sewing Machine Demo Elna 7300 Users? Elnita 200 Bu

More beautiful boho and peasant-style sewing projects: Nicey Jane Peasant Dress sewn by Mary Ann Brumfield Blog Post: Tutorial: How to Sew a Peasant Top Blog Post: Fall Peasant Dress Blog Post:  Dress it Up Peasant Style Peasant Top for Valentine’s Day by Jennifer Hester Fun Flower Peasant Top by Jennifer Hester The Knotty Girl Boho Bag PDF Pattern Newest Peasant Dress by Lynn Palmertree Blue Floral Peasant Dress by Kathy Hood Upcycled Girls Peasant Dress by Amanda Daughtry C

“Knowing how to dye fabric can be one of the most powerful tools in your DIY projects arsenal. If you’re looking for the perfect upholstery fabric for your next home decor update but just can’t find the right color, you can do it yourself! Dyeing fabric requires only a few supplies and a bit of patience. Watch as Better Homes and Gardens walks through you how to use fabric dye right now!” – Better Homes and Gardens Fabric Dyeing Channel: Fabric Dyeing techniques, tips, articl

A Whiteboard Sewing Tutorial by Chris White demonstrates three tips for garment fitting, sewing and pattern making. “Let me know what questions you have about Pattern Making and maybe I’ll make a video answering your questions! You can also get my free PDF, The Handy Patternmaker’s EBook with updated links, showing you exactly what tools you need to get started making patterns and where to get them.” – Chris White Advertisement: Plus-Size Pattern Fitting & Design related sewi

This easy to sew Little Black Dress sewing pattern by Deby Coles of So Sew Easy features lace, net, mesh, or chiffon overlay. The bodice is lined and lining the skirt is optional. Gentle lines and easy construction with a darted bodice, and a straight skirt with small pleats. There is an invisible side zipper. Your lace or chiffon overlay can hang lower than the inner skirt if you prefer.  This pattern is available in various sizes and while the dress design is sexy it is not

Isn’t this dress pretty?  This free casual dress sewing pattern by Sew Vera Venus is designed specifically for knit fabrics.  This comfortable knee-length dress features wrap-over pleats, a circle skirt and 3/4 length sleeves that you can wear all year long.  If you need to grade your mock-wrap dress, Sew Vera Venus suggests this free Quick Reference for Cut-and-Spread Pattern Grading. Go to the Mock-Wrap Jersey Dress Sewing Pattern – Free PDF Download from SewVeraVenus! Skil

Sponsored by FabricMart If you want to sew a simple, basic, shift dress, this sewing tutorial by Elle Apparel is for you!  The classic shift dress is a versatile garment to include within your new summer wardrobe!   This basic, classic, comfortable, and timeless dress, will turn into your go-to garment.  Sew a more than one shift dress with this free pattern drafting and sewing tutorial from Elle Apparel! Get the free Tutorial by Elle Apparel Alternative Shift Dress Video Tut

This is a very good video for anyone who wants to know about cutting and sewing on the bias, as well as how to make one of the easiest garments ever – that also offers a multitude of style variations with simple ties.  Stitchless TV explains why it is best to cut certain pattern pieces on the bias – diagonally according to the fabric grain line.  The dress is an excellent beginner sewing project.  Very simple design and only basic sewing skills required.  You learn to make ti