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52 Boho Crafts for Festival Season

May 31, 2016 by FaveCrafts

Summertime means festivals, and festivals mean a variety of unique sights and sounds. People often show off their personal style during Coachella and other music and arts festivals. This summer, many folks are choosing to go boho with their wardrobe.

52 Boho Crafts for Festival Season

52 Boho Crafts for Festival Season

What is boho, you ask? When I think of the word “boho,” I think of the way a stream moves: free-flowing and breezy. Bohemian clothing often includes loose-fitting tops and lightweight skirts made from organic fabrics to be mindful of the environment. It also tends to include a lot of jewelry and embellishments.

Not surprisingly, the Bohemian style originated in France. Pier 1 Imports describes it this way: “Popularized in Revolutionary France, the Bohemians expressed their creativity in the way they lived and looked. Discover a world of damask, paisley, and other patterns. Dive into a field of color and uncover global accents that express your one-of-a-kind style.”

In America, the Bohemian style went big during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Fashion icons like Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, and Cher popularized the hippie, free-spirited look with their flowing peasant tops and layers of beaded accessories.

Taking a cue from these icons, I’ve compiled a list of 52 Boho Crafts for Festival Season that would be perfect for you to make and wear this summer. Check it out below and get started crafting!

Wearable Crafts

Vintage is in! You’ll love these Bohemian clothes and accessories. From maxi dresses to scarves to peasant tops, everyone can find something that they’ll enjoy wearing this summer.

  • Hippie Chic Maxi SkirtLong and Flowy Peasant Skirt
  • Beautiful Bohemian Crochet Scarf
  • Trendy Tank Top Dress
  • Lace Inset Shirt
  • Earthy Crochet Wrap  Love, love, love!
  • Pretty Lady Peasant Blouse
  • Boho Chic Crochet Headband
  • Flower Pumps
  • Long and Flowy Peasant Skirt (pictured)
  • Pineapple Lace Shawl
  • Very Easy Overalls Refashion
  • Baby’s Boho Summer Headband
  • Easy Peasy Bow Bag  Fan favorite
  • Bohemian Lace Tote
  • Flowy Kaftan Dress
  • Pretty Baby Peasant Top
  • Adorable Applique Flowers
  • Rope HandbagSimple Reversible Vintage Skirt
  • Boho Scarf Maxi Dress  NEW!
  • Floral Knit Poncho
  • Girls’ Pretty Peasant Blouse
  • Sidewalk Shawl
  • Lovely Lace Statement Scarf
  • Reborn Convertible Blouson Tunic
  • 10-Minute 1960s Bow  Quick and easy
  • Simple Reversible Vintage Skirt (pictured)
  • Baby Peasant Dress

DIY Jewelry and Accessories

Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, midi rings – if it’s beaded, you can bet it’s Bohemian! Check out these amazing beaded accessories to go with any outfit.

  • Bohemian Midi RingFestival Hoop Earrings
  • Festival Hoop Earrings (pictured)
  • Vintage Lace Brooches
  • Bohemian Rhapsody Necklace  Super chic
  • Friendship Bracelet Hand Jewelry
  • Gypsy Wrap Bracelet
  • Deep V Bohemian Necklace
  • Unique Tasseled Fishbone Earrings  You’ve never seen anything like this!
  • Beaded Tribal BraceletSparkling Beaded Wrap Bracelet
  • Springtime Gypsy Earrings
  • Bohemian Dyed Macrame Necklace
  • Sparkling Beaded Wrap Bracelet (pictured)
  • Vintage Hairpins
  • Boho Tassel Necklace
  • Dreamy Dreamcatcher Earrings  OMG cute!
  • Boho Barefoot Sandals
  • Retro Handmade Flower
  • Birds of a Feather Paracord Necklace

More Boho Crafts

Boho isn’t just a way you dress – it’s how you live! Try some of these home decor ideas to make your house boho chic.

  • Rustic Photo Frame1960s-Inspired Step Stool
  • Bohemian Patterned Pillow
  • No-Sew Boho Curtains  These are so easy
  • 1960s-Inspired Step Stool (pictured0
  • Rustic LOVE Sign
  • Lovely Doily Lace Bowls
  • Vintage Window Frame Organizer  You need this!

 

What events will you be attending this summer in boho chic?

Filed Under: Projects Tagged With: beaded jewelry, Cathy Schutt, DIY, diy accessories, DIY jewelry, Favecrafts, free dress patterns, summer attire, summer crafts, Wearable Crafts

Say Hello to Spring with Free Sewing Patterns!

February 3, 2014 by AllFreeSewing

Feeling blue? No surprises there with the weather as dreary as it’s been. Well we at AllFreeSewing have just the collection to cheer you up! Shift those winter blues toward spring brights with our latest printable collection, Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects. This gorgeous free eBook is a fabulous addition to your sewing repertoire. From spring separates to DIY dresses, these marvelous free sewing patterns will amaze and inspire you for the coming warm weather!

Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects

Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects

DIY Spring Separates

Nothing quite says spring like a flowy spring top, and we have two darling tank tops in this spring collection. If you’re looking for a lovely new top for your little girl, make the Little Top. With a charming ruffle down the center and a fun bright pattern, this top is perfect for your next project!

Little Top

Meanwhile, the 15 Minute DIY Party Shirt is a fun adult tank top for those warm spring outings. Add a flirty ruffle in 15 minutes or less and enjoy your next night on the town in style!

15 Minute DIY Party Shirt

The Romantic Box Pleated Skirt is a gorgeous pattern made with chic Parisian fabric. For a sassy and sophisticated look, this pleated skirt is a fabulous project.

Romantic Box Pleated Skirt

The Barely Sewn Bejeweled Sweater Refashion is a sweater project perfect for those early Spring months when it’s too cold to wear a tank top but too warm to wear tops that are too bulky:

Barely Sewn Bejeweled Sweater Refashion
Spring DIY Dresses

Fifteen minutes to make? This 15 Minute Convertible Dress is an absolute must for the warm spring months. Wear it with one strap or two; the options are endless with this gorgeous dress.

15 Minute Convertible Dress

For a simple and chic look, you must make this easy Colorblock T-Shirt Dress. Grab three colors and make a new outfit that is so casual and cute.

Colorblock T-Shirt Dress

One of the most popular patterns on AllFreeSewing, the Effortless Caftan Dress is a gorgeous sewing dress pattern that is stylish yet comfy. Dress it up or dress it down this upcoming spring.

Effortless Caftan Dress

Last of all, have fun this spring with the Fun and Flirty Wrap Dress. The eye-catching pattern is bright and fun for the warm spring months, and the dress looks so great when finished.

Fun and Flirty Wrap Dress

Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects

Get the full tutorials for each of these beautiful patterns when you download the latest free eBook from AllFreeSewing. Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects is a marvelous collection that is bound to get you in the spirit for spring.

Which spring sewing pattern is your favorite?

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Free eBooks Tagged With: Dana Byerwalter, free dress patterns, free sewing patterns, sewing eBooks, spring sewing

Trendspotting: 11 Ways to Step Back in Time

November 23, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

11 Free Vintage Sewing Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for LadiesIf you have eyes you may have noticed a shift in style. Women everywhere are ignoring cutting edge clothing and opting instead for thrifty finds from the twentieth-century. No longer confined exclusively to hipsters, ladies are wearing vintage. But, “How does this affect AllFreeSewing and its band of loyal followers?”, you may wonder. Editors of AllFreeSewing have not only spotted this retro trend on the streets; hours of scouring online have revealed that the sewing community is fully on board with creating vintage-inspired clothing.

After deliberating over how to best respond to this wildly popular clothing style, the editors of AllFreeSewing put together a brand new and free eBook, 11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for Ladies. In this roundup of gorgeous free vintage patterns, interested readers will find dresses, tops, and more to create with their sewing machine. No longer will you have to sift through thrift stores to find an appropriately fitting piece of clothing; instead, you can customize an item for your shape and still retain classic elements from yesteryear.

Sew Retro Clothing that Fits

In 11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for Ladies you’re sure to love every style included. Here’s a preview of what you’ll find.

J. Crew Inspired Classic SkirtClassic Skirt – You won’t have to grumble, “they don’t make them like they used to!” when you next slip on your go-to skirt. With this free vintage-inspired sewing pattern on how to sew a skirt, you’ll know the level of quality and time that went into your clothing.

Sweet and Simple Vintage Pillowcase DressSweet and Simple Vintage Pillowcase Dress – It can be a little hard for some of us to remember a time when fabric was virtually unavailable. Out of necessity women used to sew dresses out of feed sacks or linens. This pillowcase dress revives resourcefulness in that it uses its namesake as the body. Depending on the size of your dress, no extra fabric will be needed to create this design.

Versatile Little Black DressVersatile Little Black Dress – Ah, yes, the beloved LBD. Where would be without this wardrobe staple? Get invaluable tips for sewing your very own DIY dress that inevitably fits any occasion. Whether you’re at work, at home, or on a date, this dress fits.

The DIY Discotheque TopThe DIY Discotheque Top – Sew a top that fits your flair. Even if you no longer fit into your 70’s club shirts, you can still learn how to sew one that fits your fab bod. Thanks to gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions, you’ll be ready for the discotheque faster than you imagined.

11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for LadiesWant them all in one place? As we said before, you can find all of these vintage-inspired patterns and more in the new and free eBook from AllFreeSewing, 11 Free Vintage Patterns: How to Sew Retro-Inspired Clothing for Ladies.

What was your favorite item of clothing “back in the day”?

Filed Under: Free eBooks Tagged With: DIY Dresses, eBook, free dress patterns, free eBook, sewing eBooks, vintage clothing patterns, Vintage Sewing

Impeccable Taste: 5 Best Holiday Party Food and Craft Combos

November 23, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

Impeccable Taste: 5 Best Holiday Food and Craft Combos

It’s coming on Christmas, which means your December calendar is quickly filling up with holiday party invites. It can be exhausting trying to come up with a fun new idea for every Christmas gathering. At a certain point, we all want to give in to the call of store-bought Christmas cookies in a tin we brought from home so we can pass them off as our own. But it doesn’t have to be that way!  Make the social merry-go-round fun this year with these amazing and easy food and craft combos that are sure to have you at the top of everyone’s guest list. From pies to themed dresses, these are your new Christmas party go-tos.

An Old Favorite

Soupless Green Bean and Mushroom CasserolePlacemat Casserole Carrier

The Christmas casserole is a key staple of any holiday potluck, and each guest has their own family recipe. Try something a little different this year with the Soupless Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole, which is guaranteed to please. This recipe is perfect for parties because you can leave portion sizes up to each partygoer. No need to meticulously cut out pieces—just let everyone scoop as much as they want! Plus, green bean dishes complement almost every other flavor, so your casserole will taste excellent with whatever other dishes guests bring. Cart your dish from your kitchen to the party in this awesome upcycled Placemat Casserole Carrier, which will keep your cooking at the perfect temperature until it’s time to eat!

An Eye on the Waistline

Skinny Eggnog PieCasserole and Pie Carrier

Everyone struggles with weight gain during the holidays. How could they not, with all those delicious desserts at the tips of their fingers? Do your loved ones a favor this Christmas with the Skinny Eggnog Pie. This scrumptious dessert cuts out some of the fat and calories without losing a bit of the taste. Fellow party guests won’t believe that this is a “lite” dessert! Keep your pie looking magazine-cover ready in the Casserole and Pie Carrier, which will protect all your hard work from being jostled or ruined in the car. Choose a Christmas fabric to give this carrier an extra holiday boost!

30 Gingerbread Men (and a Lady)

Cut Out Gingerbread CookiesLittle Miss Gingerbread Dress

This Little Miss Gingerbread Dress is too cute for words, and will be absolutely adorable paired with some delicious gingerbread cookies! The outfit is surprisingly easy to put together, and can be made the weekend before its party debut. Even better, the Cut Out Gingerbread Cookies are dairy, egg, and gluten free! You’ll be everyone’s favorite party guest with this considerate treat.

Looks Great, Tastes Better

20 Minute Festive Christmas Cake FrillDreamy Gingerbread Cheesecake

Be careful with the Dreamy Gingerbread Cheesecake — you might have other party guests forgetting about the spirit of Christmas to fight one another over the last piece of this mouth-watering dessert. This cheesecake is a fun twist on usual gingerbread desserts, and even gives an upgrade to regular cheesecake! A slice of this dessert is the perfect way to finish off a potluck meal. And with the 20 Minute Festive Christmas Cake Frill, your dessert can look as good as it tastes! In less than half an hour, you can whip up some bunting and a little frill to make your dish stand out from the crowd.

Cute Enough to Eat

DIY Applique OnesieClassic Christmas Spritz Cookies

This easy-breezy DIY Applique Onesie is just the ticket for a baby this Christmas. The applique takes no time at all to make, but will have your baby looking so cute and festive while remaining comfortable and warm. Couple that killer outfit with these tree-shaped Classic Christmas Spritz Cookies and you can bet that you’ll have the best dressed plus-one in the room.

What’s your go-to holiday potluck dish?

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, cookies, crafting with food, free dress patterns, holiday entertaining, kitchen, Mollyhall Seeley, recipes, travel

National Sewing Month 2013: 27 Free Clothing Projects for Every Season

September 30, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

It’s Day Thirty of National Sewing Month – the last day! Too see the daily blog posts, projects of the day, and more National Sewing Month details, click here.

National Sewing Month 2013

During the past month, we’ve had a lot of discussions over how to sew a wardrobe on a budget. Whether through thrifting and refashioning or by making clothes with scraps, there are tons of ways to create on a dime. Another way to ensure budget-friendly sewing is by choosing the right types of projects to create. Sure, current fashion fads are fun to make, and you should splurge every now and then. However, it’s much more fiscally responsible to make a classic piece that transitions from one season to the next.

Because dresses and skirts are some of our top reader projects, we’ve rounded up this collection of versatile finds. “Your DIY Maxi Dress and Skirt: 27 Free Clothing Projects for Every Season” offers you projects that might pertain to your tastes season after season. Learn how to sew a maxi dress that can work when the sun is scorching or the temperature is in the single digits. It’s not hard to master these feminine pieces of clothing. Your wardrobe will roll from fall to spring with the help of these decadently designed projects.

Your DIY Maxi Dress and Skirt: 27 Free Clothing Projects for Every Season

Long Patterned Peasant SkirtStyle with these DIY Skirts

Often labeled as a strictly spring or summer piece of clothing, skirts are actually an incredibly transitional article. When it’s hot outside, go bare-legged. Chilly? Throw a pair of tights on underneath your skirt. Frigid? Opt for wool tights or even leggings. You can still maintain that lady-like style when November through February reels in freezing temps. Find totally adorable skirts like the ones listed below and more in our 27 Free Clothing Projects for Every Season.

Sharp Pencil Skirt

Long Patterned Peasant Skirt

Ginger’s Ruffled Skirt

Ageless DIY Maxi Skirt

Marilyn Pencil Skirt

Effortless Caftan DressDress for Success Every Month

Flaunt one of the most long-running articles of clothing in history against all temperatures with our collection of gorgeous DIY dresses to sew. 27 Free Clothing Projects for Every Season features dresses tutorials on how to sew  a maxi dress that vary in style and skill level. Learn how to create a piece of clothing that sweeps the floor gracefully by checking out the excellent instructions in every one of these projects. Browse, uninterrupted, through our sampling below or scan through our whole roundup of dresses to find your perfect fit for every season.

Woman’s Knit Shirt Into Dress

The SoHo Maxi Dress Tutorial

Maternity Maxi Dress

Lady’s Shirred Maxi Dress

Effortless Caftan Dress

What are better: skirts or dresses?

 

Filed Under: National Sewing Month Tagged With: DIY Dresses, Fall Clothing, free dress patterns, how to sew a skirt, maxi dress, maxi skirts, National Sewing Month

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: 8 Quilt Patterns for Girls

August 14, 2013 by FaveQuilts

When I was a little girl, I always enjoyed wrestling my older brothers in the mud much more than wearing the pretty (albeit itchy)  dresses my mother so desperately tried to make me keep clean. That was well over a decade ago. Since then, I’ve given up tackling my brothers in exchange for dressing in my own distinctly feminine style.

Yet, there is still a little part of me that regrets always rejecting the girly outfits and cute bedroom blankets that look adorable in a little girl’s room. Thankfully, FaveQuilts allows me to indulge in my love of all things pink and pretty through their fabulous round-up of some of the most popular quilt patterns for girls. Quilters of all skill levels can choose a darling kid’s quilt pattern by checking out this lovely list of 8 quilt projects to make for girls.

See more free quilt patterns for girls

 

Quilted Blankets for Girls

Borders Baby Rag Quilt — Make this super sweet and quick rag quilt for a newborn girl. As a bonus, the pink and brown flannel will be ultra-soft on a baby’s skin.

Borders Baby Rag Quilt
Sweet Girlie Charm Quilt — Use pastel-colored charm squares and a matching border design to create this cute blocky pattern for a little girl’s bedroom.

Sweet Girlie Charm Quilt
Dolly Dresses Personalized Baby Quilt —  For a little girl that loves to play with dolls, make this quilt with fabric panels that look like her favorite toys. You can even applique a personalized name onto the middle of this playful girl’s quilt pattern.

Dolly Dresses Personalized Baby Quilt

 

Quilted Clothes for Girls

Charming Patchwork Baby Dress — This baby dress showcases your most feminine scrap fabric while keeping an infant girl feeling comfortable. This guide includes directions for making a dress to fit sizes 6-9 months, 12 months, and 2T.

Charming Patchwork Baby Dress
Little Girl’s Patchwork Skirt — Every toddler girl will look simply beautiful while she frolics in this patchwork skirt. Follow this detailed tutorial to sew a simple skirt in bright summertime quilt patterns.

Little Girls Patchwork Skirt
Strip-Pieced Pleated Skirt — If you want to design a patchwork skirt with more classic color scheme, you will love this jelly roll pattern for a strip-pieced pleated skirt. Little girls will look precious in this refreshing yellow and green quilted flower pattern.

Strip-Pieced Pleated Skirt

Applique Patterns for Girls

Girly Turkey Applique — Sew this funky applique pattern onto a shirt or placemat to put some girl-power into your next Thanksgiving craft!

Girly Turkey Applique
Applique Hearts Quilted Wall Display — For even more adorable applique fun, sew this heart pattern onto a wall quilt banner to show a little girl how much you care. This wallhanging quilt also makes a great Valentine’s Day gift.

Applique Hearts Quilted Wall Display

Whether you want to make quilted clothes for a budding fashionista or a cute pink blanket for an infant girl, these feminine kid’s quilt patterns are sure to put a smile on her face. If you enjoyed this post about quilt patterns for little girls, check out our previous post about free quilt patterns for boys.

 Flowers, Butterflies, or Hearts: What kind of patterns do you like to use for girl’s quilts?

 

 

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: Claire Hawkes, FaveQuilts, free dress patterns, free skirt patterns, girls dress, Patchwork Quilt, quilt

Sewn Retro Vintage Dress Patterns to Die For

July 20, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

Ok, maybe you don’t want to die for these patterns, after all, in the expanse of time they haven’t. AllFreeSewing has noticed that classic patterns outlive any hot trend we see. What is it about timeless patterns that always draws our attention? Just like you, many of us here at AllFreeSewing can’t help but ohh and ahh over a quality vintage sewing pattern. Also like you, though, we don’t all have time to spend hours thrifting for a cheap but authentic dress. Thank goodness we sew. We’ve gathered some vintage-inspired dress patterns to share and enjoy. Walk with us down this stylish memory lane and save some of these pretty projects to try when you have the chance.

Vintage Dress Patterns

Vintage Sheet Dress – What strikes us about this vintage dress pattern is the way it nods to more than one decade of fashion. The pattern certainly recalls Victorian fashion, but what about the length? This long dress would certainly fit the standards of the turn of the century, but don’t you remember wearing radically long dresses like these in the 70’s as well? A relatively easy-to-sew pattern, this tutorial will not only give you a great dress, but tips on sewing a skirt, bodice, and sleeves.

Vintage Sheet to Maxi Dress

30 Minute Sheath Dress – Apart from being absolutely fabulous for its simplicity, this dress pattern is totally mod. Break out your sewing machine and whip up this retro dress in less than an hour. The latter half of the twentieth century certainly made waves in terms of fashion, and this dress proves it.

30 Minute Sheath Dress

Couture Inspired Dress – Is it just us, or is there something about this Couture Inspired Dress that takes you back 60 years? This free tutorial from V&A is truly inspiring for every sewist out there. Sew up this dress in time for a celebration such as a wedding, birthday, or Saturday (you really need no excuse).

Couture Inspired Dress

A Gathered Dress – Perhaps this vintage dress pattern should have been named, “Soda Fountain Frock”, because that’s exactly what comes to mind when you glance at it. Of course the nostalgic road can be slightly dangerous to tread on; after all, no decade was perfect. However, the style from this sewing pattern evokes a convincing feeling of care-free fun. Learn how to make a dress like this one and enjoy your day as if you didn’t have a care in the world!

A Gathered Dress

Vintage Heirloom Dress – Did you think we could resist posting a pattern for babies? Of course we couldn’t. There are so many baby dress patterns out there, but we think this one is really retro. You know that this dress tutorial is irresistible. Just imagine your daughter, granddaughter, or second-cousin’s best friend’s kid in this darling dress. These instructions offer essential sewing tips such as creating a bodice and hemming advice. It’s the perfect project to practice with because it’s child-sized and adorable.

Vintage Heirloom Dress

Did you like this roundup of vintage dress patterns? Find more mod projects with our 21 Retro Vintage Sewing Patterns + 14 New Patterns collection; it’s one of our most popular!

What’s your favorite decade in terms of style?

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: DIY Dresses, free dress patterns, free sewing patterns, retro crafts, spring sewing, summer sewing, vintage clothing patterns, Vintage Sewing

The Top Five Sweetest Summer Dresses to Sew

June 20, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

If you’re like me, you check the weather multiple times everyday. I check it when I wake up, and I check it less than an hour later before I get dressed and leave for class or work. And I most certainly do not go to sleep without checking tomorrow’s weather at least once. This probably seems obsessive (okay, it is obsessive), but I do my best to be dressed weather-appropriate before I head out for several hours. If there’s one thing I can tell you from the numerous weather reports I’ve recently read, it’s that it’s time to break out your summer dresses because the warm weather is on its way.

What’s in style is ever-changing, and perhaps you’re ready to add some new summer dresses to your wardrobe. Let’s be honest, who has ever said they couldn’t use another great dress for the summer? If you’re ready to update your closet, check out these five sweet summer dresses that you can sew to get ready for some fun in the sun.

Easy Breezy Summer Dress for Girls

Easy Breezy Summer DressNothing says “summer is here” like a great floral print dress. You can sew this little number for your little girl in just a few easy steps. Check out the summer dress tutorial to see how you can make this adorable outfit full of ruffly fun.

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch in Color Summer Dress

Stitch in Color Summer DressThis sweet summer dress is full of bright, eye-catching colors and features the ever-popular overalls design. Your daughter will love playing and twirling in this soft and comfy outfit you sewed just for her.

 

 

 

 

 

Super Easy Summer Dress

Super Easy Summer DressA great summer dress is just a few stitches away with simple patterns like this one. This strapless dress is so easy to make, you might even want to try it in a few different colors. Grab your favorite fabric (or two, or ten) and give this pattern a whirl.

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Dress

Summer DressYour next summer dress can be a low-budget, upcycling project. Grab an old plaid shirt and sew away using this dress pattern. There’s no need to spend big bucks when you can sew a sweet dress with recycled materials.

 

 

 

 

 

Easy Summer Halter Dress

Easy Summer Halter DressThis sweet summer dress is perfect for any beach getaway. All eyes will be on you when you wear this ensemble, and you’ll love knowing that your great dress was made from your very own handiwork.

 

 

 

 

 

Which of these dress patterns do you want to try?

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: DIY Dresses, free dress patterns, girls dress, maxi dress, Sari Lesk, sew clothes, Sewing, sewing crafts, sewing ideas, sewing patterns, sewing tutorial, sewing tutorials, sewn clothes, summer attire, summer crafting, summer crafts, summer sewing, summertime

Video Tutorial: How to Sew a Pillowcase Dress

January 14, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

Pillowcases aren’t just for beds anymore! You can use these everyday linens to make pillowcase dresses for your little girl. It’s an easy sewing project that is super simple and cheap. Transform a pillowcase into an adorable dress that your daughter or granddaughter will love playing in. Best of all, you don’t have to worry about it getting ruining, if that happens you just make another one! Get creative and use different patterned pillowcases or decorate them with ribbons. Learn how to sew a pillowcase dress with this free video tutorial from our friend Maureen Wilson from Made by Marzipan.

How to Sew a Pillowcase Dress 

Be sure to check out these other pillowcase dress sewing patterns:

  • Pleated Bow Pillowcase Dress
  • Summer Pillowcase Styled Dress
  • Tiered Pillowcase Dress

Have you ever made a pillowcase dress?

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: Cheap, free dress patterns, girls dress, pillowcase, quick and easy, Video tutorial

Free Dress Patterns for Women: Summer Ideas You’ll Love!

May 17, 2012 by AllFreeSewing

Honestly, does anything trump the feeling you get when you realize it’s officially summer? I don’t know about you, but I look forward to that first taste of summer every year. With outdoor barbeques, pool parties and , you’ve got a a slew of opportunities to sport new dresses. For free dress patterns for women, you’ve arrived at the right place.

Whether you’re looking for some great DIY maxi dresses or skirt patterns, I’ve rounded up some of our most popular free dress patterns for women here. The great thing about dresses? Besides being a comfy, stylish option for almost any get-together, dresses are super fun to make! Show up to any summer event in one of these little numbers and you’re sure to be the hit of the party! Not to mention, these free dress patterns for women are so simple to make, you can make several. This season, build a closet made up of all lovely dresses!

Now imagine sipping on an ice cold lemonade and kicking back with friends while receiving compliment after compliment on your gorgeous handmade dress. Ah, yes – summer is here.

 

Maxi Dresses

The SoHo Maxi Dress (shown above): This free long dress pattern delivers an outfit perfect for summertime parties and outings.

Coral Dress: Can you believe this adorable dress can be made with a $3 top and some cotton knit fabric?

Vintage Sheet to Maxi Dress: You can achieve both the vintage and the modern look in one dress this season!

Find an entire collection of DIY maxi dresses.

Maxi Skirts

 


Stripe Play Maxi Skirt (shown above): Combines fun patterns and colors.

DIY Maxi Skirt: Take material you already have and simply dress it up into something new!

The Domesticated Skirt: It doubles up as a skirt and an apron–perfect for a woman who loves cute sewing projects and cute clothes.

Find an entire collection of free maxi skirt patterns.

 

Free Skirt Patterns


Denim Skirt Refashion (shown above): Do you have a men’s denim shirt? You can quickly turn it into a fashionable denim skirt with this skirt sewing pattern.

Ice Cream Social Skirt: Choose a stylish fabric and this skirt will complement your figure even while you indulge in a creamy treat.

DIY Lace Skirt: It’s a free skirt pattern that will help you create a lovely piece for your spring or summer wardrobe.

Find 14 more free skirt patterns.

 

For even more free dress patterns for women, check out the 11 Sewing Patterns for Women’s Dresses & Other Pretty Projects eBook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 What are you looking forward to sewing this summer?

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Project of the Day and Giveaway: Happy Times Card

Praise e-mail all you want, but there’s no denying that everyone loves getting cards in the mail!  Whether it’s for a birthday, a thank you, or just because you’re thinking of someone, sending a little greeting can turn someone’s day around…especially if you make the card yourself.  Today’s project comes from K&Company and is a […]

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Easter Blogger eBook 2010

Thanks to the contributions of 16 craft bloggers, we have put together a new collection of Easter projects for 2010. Find 19 Easter craft projects … [Read More...]

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make

No one loves you and cares for you quite like your mom, so be sure to celebrate with her! As summer vacation approaches, parents and kids alike are … [Read More...]

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