Free sewing patterns you can make with 1 yard of fabric, plus what fits in 1.5 and 2 yards: skirts, tops, kids’ clothes, hoodies and pants, with exact fabric amounts for every size.
Sewing Blog
Our sewing blog is full of easy sewing tips for beginners, fabric guides, and roundups of free sewing patterns with printable PDF files. Find out how much fabric you need, what to sew with 1 yard of fabric, how to choose fabric for skirts, dresses and kids clothes, plus mending and upcycling ideas. Want quick answers? Try our free sewing tools, like the fabric calculator.
Free Coat & Jacket Sewing Patterns for Women (6 PDFs, XXS–4XL)
Six free coat and jacket sewing patterns for women in PDF, sizes XXS–4XL: a fit and flare coat, a double-breasted wool coat, a mandarin collar coat and three jackets, plus tips on coat fabric, lining and sizing.
How to Sew Quilted Fabric: A Beginner’s Guide (+ 2 Free Patterns)
How to sew quilted fabric for jackets and vests: the types of pre-quilted fabric, how to quilt your own, machine settings, how to remove bulk from seams, neat seam finishes and edges, pressing, and two free quilted sewing patterns.
Matching Family Christmas Pajamas: Free Sewing Patterns for Women & Kids
How to sew matching family Christmas pajamas: free pajama set patterns for women (XXS–4XL) and girls (2–16), the best fabrics, how much to buy for the whole family, how to match prints and a simple plan to finish before Christmas morning.
How to Upcycle a Button-Up Shirt: 6 Easy Sewing Ideas
Six easy ways to upcycle an old button-up shirt: a cropped tie-front top, a girl’s dress, a tote bag, an apron, a cushion cover and visible-mended elbows, with the steps, tips for choosing a shirt and how to harvest its buttons.
How to Darn a Hole in a Sweater or Socks (Step by Step)
How to darn a hole by hand, step by step: the tools you need, the classic woven darn for sweaters and socks, Swiss darning for thin spots, and tips for an invisible or a colourful visible repair.