Ready to hit the road, trail, or tarmac with a handmade bag to hold all your favorite things? In this post, I’m sharing 13 beautiful and practical bag sewing patterns that are perfect for your next adventure. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a trip to the farmer’s market, or a day hike. From simple totes…
This edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a top with a cute detail perfect for any level sewist. Tammy Handmade shares a pattern that is beginner-friendly, suitable for a wide range of fabrics, and is size-inclusive. It’s ideal for lightweight woven fabrics such as linen, cotton, viscose, satin, or thrifted textiles….
This fourteenth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a top and dress perfect for hot summer days. Helen’s Closet shares a pattern that is beginner-friendly, dartless, and perfect for your handmade capsule wardrobe, as it can be easily layered with a tee or cardigan in cooler months! It’s ideal for lightweight woven…
Summer sewing is here. Breezy fabrics, effortless silhouettes, and comfy designs make the perfect combo. Whether you’re planning to sew your entire summer wardrobe or just want a weekend project, these new pattern releases for Summer 2025 are full of dreamy details, wardrobe staples, and classic construction. I’ve rounded up some of the most exciting…
This twelfth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free sewing tutorial for the perfect pair of summer shorts. You can make them in just an hour! Olivia from Sewing with Olive shares a full step-by-step tutorial on how sewists can make their own pair of elastic-waist shorts, perfect for all your summer adventures or…
This eleventh edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a cropped top with raglan sleeves, an elastic neckline, sleeves, and hem. It’s a great pattern you can sew up in a day! Seamwork shares instructions on how to sew this easy top pattern with instructions that make it an easy project for…
This tenth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a mini dress with puff sleeves and a drawstring neckline, perfect for spring and summer days. Mae Wilson shares instructions on how to sew the perfect mini dress to wear this summer. It’s a great project for beginners and is the perfect way…
This ninth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a peasant-style linen blouse perfect for spring and summer days. Fabric-Store.com shares a how-to-sew a raglan sleeve blouse that is the perfect wardrobe staple. It’s an ideal beginner project if you’re interested in sewing with linen or other light to medium weight woven…
Looking to sew your own wardrobe staples but not sure where to start? These 13 sewing patterns for wardrobe basics are perfect for building a handmade closet you’ll love to wear. From classic tees to elastic waist pants, these garments are comfy, versatile, and ideal for everyday wear. Whether you’re creating a capsule wardrobe or…
This eighth edition of Free Pattern Friday features a free pattern for a sweet bear toy perfect for any kid in your life. Laura of Charlotte St. Patterns shares a how to sew a small stuffed animal bear that is perfect for any beginner looking to try out sewing a toy for the first time….