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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

Cargo pants are trending this season and you can sew your own with Mimi G’s new Simplicity S8889 view B.  In this free video tutorial, Brittany walks you through each step to sew these casual pants. Easier sewing than you think! These comfortable pants are fabulous when you sew them with; medium weight cotton, linen, chambray, light-weight denim, twill, poplin, challis, crepe, and gabardine. More sewing projects like this at SWN: skinny pants sewing pattern from plan b DIY Ch

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

Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Co., demonstrates how she creates this fresh spring and summer-time quilt using ten inch squares of pre-cut fabrics.  Jenny chose “Date Night” 10″ stackers by Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt for Riley Blake. This is a simple quilt block pattern that you can stitch with your own style using carefully chosen fabrics, Shabby chic, classic traditional, modern, whatever you prefer, this quilt pattern is versatile and easy to sew.  This is a nice quilt f

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

Make outdoor living more comfortable and beautiful no matter where you are, with these free video tutorials that show us how to sew simple soft furnishings, umbrellas, shades, chairs, lounges, hammocks, grill covers, and more.  Sew your new patio on a budget and upcycle your materials, or invest in Sunbrella which *IS* the best canvas you can buy for outdoor living.  Make sure you use UV resistant thread!  Remember that the color red fades the fastest and first. Closed cell f

A free digital sewing pattern by Anna Evers of Plan B for an unlined jacket for warm weather months. This jacket was designed to be worn with Anna’s skinny leg pants that she also shares a free pattern to sew!  I have included a link to the pants pattern below as well.  Anna suggests stitching this jacket (and probably the pants as well) using a cotton or linen stretch fabric for a nicer fit and ease when wearing. Here is the jacket: A basic jacket with no lining, buttons, or

A free video series demonstrating, explaining, and guiding anyone who wants to learn, how to make these sweet capri pants any size.  Watch Sikana TV and subscribe to their Youtube channel for more instructional videos covering hundreds of topics. “Sikana is an educational movement that democratizes practical knowledge by creating and sharing basic skills videos for free. In order to do so, we gather a community of inspiring experts, volunteers and organizations. We create con

How to Sew a Reversible Bucket Hat – Lily & Lina Watch Whitney Sews and learn how to make this Newsboy Cap + Hat Pattern Daisy Doodle Sunhat PDF Sewing Pattern Daisy Doodle Sunhat Sewing Pattern and Video Tutorial with Cindy from VintageToNew How To Sew Five-Panel Camp Hat – ProperFit Clothing Co. This free sewing tutorial walks you through the steps for assembling a five panel camp hat. ProperFit shows us the detailed construction process, machines, fabric, tools, and more y

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

Patio umbrellas are sold at most department and hardware stores and unfortunately, most are sewn with a cheap fabric that fades from sun and may even rot when left to the harsher elements. If you want your patio umbrella fabric to last you should use Sunbrella acrylic canvas fabric. Sewing up the umbrella panels is an easy project following this free video tutorial from Sailrite. Figuring the fabric required is also made easy using Sailrite’s Fabric Calculator: Click this lin

Get this free pdf sewing pattern and follow along with this free video tutorial from SewVeryEasy to sew this big beautiful beach bag! Helpful sewing tips in this video make creating this bag beginner-friendly. This large beach bag has knotted rope handles that slide through grommets. Fusible fleece gives this beach bag a sturdier body, the Pellon brand is used here. Free Beach Bag Pattern: http://www.blankquilting.com/projects ⛵ More sewing for the beach: Sew an Easy Ki

Angela Wolf creates a cutwork tank top using Simplicity 1463 and the Kaleidoscope computer software with the Brother ScanNCut digital cutter.  She chose this pattern because there is a back yoke that is a nice place to add an embellishment, cutwork, embroidery, etc.  Angela is using the Brother Innovis sewing machine for both the construction of this tank top and the embellishments she adds.  This free video tutorial is from Its Sew Easy. Simplicity 1463 Misses’ Knit Tops Sim

I love these simple kimono cover-ups because they are perfect to wear over a swimsuit, tank top + tights, with a maxi skirt or dress, the list goes on.  It’s a go-to garment and it’s SO EASY to sew. You could also make one of these very comfortable kimonos to wear as loungewear.  Whatever you decide, make it your own style! The cover-up in the photo above I created with one yard of ITY knit fabric  at a 60″ width.  This sewing project took me about an hour – if that.  The fab

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 seam * Sewing in tucks * Putting elastic through a waistband * Sewing up a curved hem * Matching checks on the fabric Recommended Fabrics: Light to medium-weight cotton or cotton blend. A synthetic fabri

Melanie Ham created this great beach cover-up with 1 1/4 yard of burnout knit fabric and pom-pom trim! #knitfabric #coverup #knits #ricrac #burnout #summer #beginnersewingproject #fabric #knit #sewingvideo #beginnerssewingtutorial #easy #pompoms #easysewingproject #pool #garmentsewing #MelanieHam #swimsuit #garmentsewingtutorial #trim #videotutorial #ladies #beach #free #garment

Free PDF When I was a little girl my parents took us camping in the rocky mountains every summer. Although I loved the scenery, streams, and wildlife we encountered every day, I was fascinated as a young girl by the campers that we used to camp with (from afar). I loved the idea that the campers were usually fully furnished, upholstered, curtains oh my. A strange thing for a very young girl to be so enamoured by. I would sit and draw these campers with a sketch pad and a penc

Beginner Quilting eCourse: This eCourse from StyleNovice offers step-by-step instructions to sew and quilt a nine-block square quilted blanket using your fresh color schemes, fabric prints, and creative ideas.  Written instructions available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StyleNovice.  This quilted blanket would be lovely for the cottage, picnic park, or beach this summer!  Have fun putting it together and showing it off! This playlist shall be updated as videos are added ea

See how Annika Victoria constructs and sews these unique asymmetrical shorts (also known as a “skort“)  inspired by retailer MayKool’s summer shorts found here.  Annika is a 22-year-old molecular biology student from Australia who loves sewing and designing clothes! Through Annika’s blog and Youtube channel, she aspires to make science more fashionable, and the fashion world more scientific.  I think she’s on the right track! MayKool’s Asymmetrical Summer Shorts Find more ins