Make your own simple SUNDRESS- free sewing pattern & tutorial

A sundress is a loose fitting simple dress which is suitable to be worn in warm weather-  it is mostly a sleeveless, casual dress without too many trappings and trimmings found in other types of dresses and not too short and not too long . There are many ways to sew a sundress, the best … Read more

Make a Baby Doll dress – Free Sewing Pattern & tutorial

This is a pattern to make and sew a cute flowy loose fitting baby doll dress/ top . This dress has an empire waist and long frilled sleeves. The opening is a button placket on one shoulder seam. Step  1 Cut out the pattern pieces for the bodice – front and back The following pattern … Read more

Make a cross over top – free sewing pattern & tutorial

To make this cross over top you need  a regular bodice as well as  an overlapping cross over overlay. You can make this overlay in a sheer fabric or contrast coloured fabric or the same as the main bodice decorated with trims ( as I have done with a lace trim).The overlay is slightly gathered in the bottom edge with a piece of … Read more

Boxy Top with flute sleeves – free sewing pattern

This is a pattern and sewing tutorial to make a boxy top with frilled sleeves also called flute sleeves. A small embroidery border design is  given at the bottom edge on the front.  Step 1. Cut out the pattern pieces. You need  – Front pattern (& optional  lining ) ; back pattern (& optional  lining) … Read more

Make a Mermaid Skirt – Free sewing pattern & tutorial

Mermaid skirt or the fishtail skirt as it is sometimes called is a very flattering silhouette, for most figures. Figure hugging and then flaring near the knees to the bottom edge beautifully – who doesnot want to be a mermaid The flair in this skirt is acheived with godets sewn into the bottom part of … Read more

How to sew SHORTS- 3 Free DIY Patterns & sewing tutorials

Shorts are nothing short of a necessity during warm weather. You have sunny weather and the shorts are not far behind. What can be more cooling than wearing comfy shorts in the heat? Some girls even get away with wearing them to the office. The cool and trendy look that shorts give you is what … Read more