Thrifty Home Makeover: DIY Home Decor Ideas to Refurbish Your Home On a Budget
I’ve always been hesitant to redecorate, mostly because I have no interest in spending money on window treatments or furniture when what I already have is more than functional. But there are plenty of...
View ArticleSewn Retro Vintage Dress Patterns to Die For
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...
View ArticleDIY Accessories: Easy Patterns for Hair Accessories and More
The most fun part of getting ready for school, work, a date, or a night at home by yourself (because you deserve well-dressed company too) is accessorizing. With all the necklaces, hair clips, scarves,...
View ArticleOn the Road Again: The Best Crafts to Sew for Traveling
With summer coming to a close, it’s time to squeeze in those last trips and vacations. As a college student, the summer before my senior year of high school was an important travel time for me because...
View ArticleSewing the Spectrum: Easy Sewing Projects in Every Color of the Rainbow
We were all introduced to Roy G. Biv as kids, and he has been our best friend for many a craft through life. The rainbow is always a go-to when you need to produce something artsy and are at a loss for...
View ArticleBack to School Survival Guide: How to Sew the School Essentials
Getting ready to go back to school is always a stressful time for kids and their parents. You have to figure out what school supplies you have leftover from the previous school year, you have to shop...
View ArticleSubscribe and Register to AllFreeSewing: Why and How
AllFreeSewing is pleased to have thousands of visitors. Whether they’re from Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or just happen upon our site from the World Wide Web, we are happy to welcome every single...
View ArticleHow to Make Stuffed Animals: National Sewing Month 2013
It’s Day Two of National Sewing Month! Don’t forget to visit our blog every day to enter to win our daily prize from Coats & Clark. Find the contest rules and enter below. Also look out below for...
View Article9 Thrifty Sewing Patterns + Giveaway!
A new year is on the horizon…and with every new year comes a new reason to start cleaning out your closets! Whether you’re looking for fun ways to reuse old clothing or turn an old blanket into a cape...
View ArticleBigger is Better: A History of Oversized Clothing in Women’s Fashion
There’s nothing better than a big, comfy sweater you can curl up in during winter, or a loose-fitting maxi skirt that blows around your ankles come spring. But as with everything, the too-big look...
View ArticleWhat Would Lady Mary Do? Sewing Patterns for Downton Abbey Ladies
At AllFreeSewing, we know you’re just as fond of Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey as we are. From the start of Season 1 to the much anticipated US release of Season 4, we’ve followed the triumphs and...
View ArticleHow to Organize Your Life: Easy Sewing Projects
Happy New Year! The start of a New Year is always a huge relief, isn’t it? Even though it’s just another day, it signifies the start of something new and acts like a reset on your life and on your...
View ArticleSpring Forward 2014: 12 Spring Fashion Patterns featuring Peplum
Peplum is a popular trend that resurfaced a few years ago. Even though it isn’t exactly “new,” it still manages to top the trend reports season after season. The best thing about peplum is that it’s...
View ArticleStay Neutral: 27 Sewing Projects in Beige, Brown, Black & White
At AllFreeSewing, we’re big fans of color. You won’t find a group of editors that is happier than we are to stumble over a rainbow-inspired sewing project. However, while we’re big supporters of all...
View ArticleCraft Inspiration: Latest Trends in Sewing and Fabric from CHA 2014
AllFreeSewing was thrilled to explore the Craft and Hobby Association Show in Anaheim this year. With all of the new products, amazing bloggers, and eye-catching displays set up it was more than a...
View ArticleThe Most Important Sewing Tool
Everyone has their own go-to tool for sewing, that tool that they can’t sit down without. No one wants to get all ready to go into the sewing zone and then realize that they don’t have their trusty...
View Article21 Reasons You Need To Start Sewing Now
Alright people, it’s time to grab that needle and thread or dust off that old sewing machine! Sewing doesn’t have to be scary, daunting or complicated. Once you’ve mastered a few basic patterns, it’s...
View Article14 Gold Medal Sewing Patterns
The XXII Winter Games, in Sochi, begin on February 7th and go until February 23. With just over two weeks of winter sports and athletic showmanism, it’s hard not to get excited. Though I’m mainly...
View ArticleHow to Embroider: Learning About Embroidery Stitches
The art of embroidery is an intricate and delicate one. Using a needle and a string of yarn or thread to slowly hand-stitch a design can be daunting to grasp. Some designs can be fairly simple, so a...
View ArticleSew Mad: Mad Men Inspired Free Sewing Patterns
I’m obsessed with Mad Men. It took a while for it to grow on me, but when it did, I marathon-watched the seasons day after day to get caught up. Like everyone else, I’m in love with all the fashions of...
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