Take an existing skirt or dress and add pockets to it in order to make it more practical for your needs. It's easy to do with an existing seam, the help of a pattern, some extra fabric, and a few sewing tools.
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Matching Prints
If working with large prints makes you nervous, then you'll want to check out this tutorial. We'll show you how easy it is to match your print design from seam to seam for a professional look.
Pet Costume – Knight
Turn your pet into a knight in shining armor with this adorable costume. Free pattern is available for download.
Bias Sewing
If you want to try bias sewing but find it intimidating, then watch this video first. I'll cover what makes bias sewing special and what you'll need to consider before you jump in.
Pet Costume – Royal Navy Captain
Your small pet will look adorable in this old timey royal navy captain costume. Download the free pattern and watch our tutorial to learn how to assemble the hat and collar.
Foundation Paper Piecing
Learn the beautiful quilting technique of foundation paper piecing. Use those scraps and quilt some unique designs that would be hard to achieve with traditional quilting techniques.
Pattern Weights
If you use a rotary cutter to cut things out, you'll definitely want some pattern weights. Use your fabric scraps to make your own for a fun, quick project.
Makeup Bag
This zippered makeup bag is perfect for your everyday toiletries or for taking on a trip. It's fully lined and has a modern color blocking look on the outside. We'll show you how to create the pattern and sew it together.
Knit Pencil Skirt
This custom knit pencil skirt is sure to become a wardrobe staple. We show you how to draft a simple pattern and the skirt assembly.