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Sew an Easy A-Line Skirt

In this free video Alisa Shay from Thoughtful Creativity demonstrates how she drafts a very simple, yet versatile A-line skirt with an elastic waist, pockets in the front and back, and a cute belt accent. A very easy skirt to sew, an A-line skirt is a garment that is fitted at the hips and gradually widens towards the hem, creating the shape of a capital letter “A”. Unlike a simple gathered skirt, a gathered A-line skirt does not add extra gathers at the waist – which is gre

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No Pattern Needed – Sew Easy Linen Summer Tops with Alisa Shay

Just two measurements and one hour to sew this simple linen top for summer! In this free beginner-friendly video tutorial Alisa Shay from Thoughtful Creativity shows us how to draft a very simple linen top for summer. Using just two measurements, this top is very easy to sew, no pattern drafting experience required! Lots to learn in this wonderful video! These tops are ideal for capsule wardrobes. Watch now: Linen fabrics at FabricMart More beginner-friendly sewing featured

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Scrapbuster Project – Acorn Patchwork Potholders

Sew many folks love to bake during this time of year as it gets cooler and there is always something about the wafting scent of cinnamon baked inside of an apple or pumpkin pie… to make anyone feel warm, safe, and at home. This free sewing project from Thermoweb by Jedi Craft Girl should make your autumn baking experience complete! These sweet patchwork acorn potholders are also a thoughtful hostess gift for a Thanksgiving holiday. Sewing Supplies: scraps of fabric in any c

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Easy Farmhouse-Style Decor – Sew a USA Map Pillow with Riley Blake

Watch Holly Draney and Cindy Cloward of Riley Blake Designs, as they show us how to stitch this farmhouse-style USA map pillow. This pillow was made with a natural linen background, coordinated with the Landscape Basics wood-grain fabric print and a light-weight fusible interfacing. A very easy applique project for custom farmhouse-style decor. The free USA map template to print and cut out at home is available here: https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/assets/images/freepatte

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Simple Pillowcase-style Dresses for Children – A Free Sewing Tutorial + PDF

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

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How to Sew a Simple Turtleneck Sweater Dress – Comicat Creations

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

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Transform a Basic Turtleneck with an Easy and Feminine Lettuce-Edge Hem with Sew Aldo

Transform any basic knit turtleneck with an easy lettuce-edge hem with this free video sewing tutorial from Sew Aldo! You don’t need a fancy or computerized sewing machine to do a lettuce-edge hem, all you need is a sewing machine that will sew a zig-zag stitch. Watch now: Advertisement More upcycling projects featured at Sew What’s New: Brown Slit Turtleneck Flare Sleeve Casual Pullover Sweater from: MAYKOOL Int’l Group.LLC #sweater #lettuceedge #hem #zigzagfoot #sewingtut

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15 Free Basic Sewing Patterns for a Capsule Wardrobe with Alisa Shay

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 Alisa’s video channel for more smart sewing videos like this one! All of the links to these free patterns can be found her

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Beginner Sewing: Sew a Summer Tank Top

Learn how to sew this simple tank top in this free sewing tutorial for beginners from Farmhouse on Boone. Basic sewing skills, and a yard and a half of fabric are all we need to start stitching this basic top. These tops can be worn all year round in all climates as part of a layered combination, or worn on it’s own in hot weather and climates. Add lace or trim to create a one-of-a-kind garment. The other day I found this amazing fabric circa 1982 from the thrift shop. It ga

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Felted Wool Hearts + Hand Blanket Stitch with Quilty

We love Quilty videos! They are fun, well produced and feature relevant projects for quilters of all skill levels. This video tutorial from Marianne Fons and her Mom demonstrate how to make a felted wool heart and includes the hand blanket stitch around the edges. Learn how to make these felted hearts from start to finish at SWN right here. related sewing projects: How to Create a Heart Quilt Block Reverse Applique Pleated Heart Pillow by V and Co. Sewing Tutorial: Heart C

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Learn to Sew Baby Car Seat Pannier Bags

Warehouse Fabrics designed and demonstrates how to create these awesome baby car seat pannier bags with expandable cargo pockets! This is a sewing project that I would be inclined to use a laminated cotton, vinyl, or an oilcloth to make the bags. (I would never use the white fabric pictured because *my* kids would have destroyed them during the first hour.) You can make your own laminated cotton, or you can buy it*. You could also use a heavy canvas to make these handy bag

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Beginners Baby Changing Mat – Free PDF Sewing Pattern from So Sew Easy

A free PDF sewing pattern for a smart-looking baby diaper changing pad that includes storage pockets for a package of baby wipes, a few diapers, and carries as a clutch or handbag. A multi-style pattern in a satchel style with handle, or a clutch style diaper bag. Deby Coles who designed this baby changing pad rates this as a confident beginner sewing pattern and explains that the vinyl wipe-clean pad is easy to sew. Your vinyl should not stick to your sewing machine or

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How to Sew Basic, Rolled, and Mock Rolled Hems – Basic Sewing Techniques

A double fold hem is a standard method of finishing edges when sewing. This type of hem provides a nice neat finish, helps to prevent fraying, and reinforces the edge of the sewing project. Stefanie of Girl Inspired shows us this basic sewing technique. [Get the Tutorial] Sponsor How to Sew a Rolled Hem – from Stefanie Knaus“This video tutorial demonstrates the use of a rolled hem presser foot on the sewing machine. Rolled hems are a simple and quick solution to hemming g

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Easy Ladies T-shirt with Gathered Waist + 10 Free T-shirt Sewing Tutorials

Last summer Autumn, from It’s Always Autumn shared a really nice free pattern for a ladies size large t-shirt – which is apparently the easiest-to-sew women’s t-shirt ever. The original free pattern can be found in this post. Autumn then ended up sewing eight more variations because she found the pattern easy to use and the shirt is so basic and fast to sew up. There is even a color blocked version and a second printable pattern for a Raglan sleeve t-shirt (both patterns are

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Shift Dress Drafting and Sewing Tutorial + SWN Summer Dress Sewing Projects

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

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How-to Sew a Ladies Multi-Style Summer Dress

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

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