Get ready for the summer by making Portia Lawrie’s beautiful maxi dress pattern.
Free women’s sewing patterns
Refresh your wardrobe with our free women’s sewing patterns, brought to you by Simply Sewing Magazine.
Whip up this panelled skirt for summer from a pair of unloved jeans – we’ll show you how it’s done.
If you’re looking for a quick gift to stitch for your mum this Mother’s Day then look no further! We’ve rounded up some of our favourite Mother’s Day sewing projects to inspire your crafting.
Ramp up the cute factor on dresses, tops and trousers with our step-by-step guide to adding a patch pocket.
This project is a great way to upcycle an old skirt and transform it into something new.
Learn how to sew pants at home with Portia Lawrie’s easy tutorial! Try a new twist on classic tailoring with her paperbag-waist trouser pattern hack.
This free step-by-step tutorial shows you how to sew a cardigan, step by step, with no pattern needed as you’ll make it to fit your measurements.
Do you have an old sweater that you can’t bear to throw away? Learn how to make this stylish upcycled sweater with Portia’s expert advice.
Learn how to make a colour block halter dress with this free pattern from Karoline Dahrling-Hughes
Get ready to relax – We show you how to make pyjamas in our free tutorial.

