For Sewing Enthusiasts
Depending on your fabric choice, linings are not always necessary; however, for many they are preferred. They are a great way to give a professional appearance to the inside of your garment as well as provide additional comfort. Use this great tutorial from Tilly and the Buttons for adding a “proper” lining to your next skirt.
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No one likes to be cold through the winter months. Why not sew a flannel scarf to keep you warm. Add a bit of leather to make the scarf both practical and stylish. This quick and easy sewing project is perfect for beginners, too!
Keep the chill out with this Leather and Flannel Scarf project from Delia Creates!
Every women needs a drawer full of comfortable t-shirts. This list of casual, women’s t-shirt sewing pattern will have your your drawers full in no time.
Top 6 Women’s T-shirt Sewing Patterns
Adore this Free Reversible Box Tote Pattern by Very Shannon. I don’t know about you, but I think anything that is reversible is extra cool. This tote would be perfect for holding all of your sewing supplies, or even work as a great diaper bag for baby! I love it.
Zippers – they can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on the day. Loving this awesome post that gives some cool tips for making sewing zippers easier! (Like using TAPE).
Nick Verreos, celebrity fashion designer and past contestant of Project Runway has his own TV Show – and it is AWESOME! We are particularly loving his classes on Draping.
Looking to beef up your handmade wardrobe this season? Try These!!! Because we all love a good sewing pattern that hugs us in all the right places.
One thing that makes it easier to usher the kids out in the cold is a warm, snuggly jacket to wrap around them! Even better if you can sew it for them in their favorite color!
Stef at Girl. Inspired. offers a free pattern, size 4T, with a full tutorial and instructions for alternate sizing. This would be a quick sew and definitely a jacket that your kiddos would adore!
10 DIY blanket coats and scarves! These are so fun and easy to make. There are some sew or no-sew tutorials but all are cute and fun. Just grab some fleece, flannel or wool and get started!
See Andrea’s Notebook for the full post.
Are you new to sewing? Hop over to Andrea’s Notebook to pick up some fantastic tips you didn’t know you needed! She’s compiled a great list of what you need to know about fabric and sewing before you learn to sew! And don’t miss the 40 Sew Hacks either!
Go see this great post at Andrea’s Notebook.