Portia Lawrie puts a luxe twist on festival-inspired style with this paisley-print skirt made to your exact measurements. Read on to find out how to make a maxi skirt.
Free women’s sewing patterns
Refresh your wardrobe with our free women’s sewing patterns, brought to you by Simply Sewing Magazine.
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Take your dressmaking skills to the next level with Leah Farquharson’s simple pleated skirt made without a pattern.
Bucket hats are back! Learn how to make your own with Jessica Entwistle’s bucket hat sewing pattern from Simply Sewing Magazine
Sew a sparkly accessory with Shikira Alleyne-Samuel’s embellished Japanese knot bag pattern.
Put your feet up for a well-earned rest while wearing your own DIY sweatpants! Learn how to make sweatpants with our easy step-by-step guide.
Learn how to make a custom-fit, multi-way wrap around dress with Portia Lawrie’s DIY wrap dress pattern tutorial
Make a stylish button-up midi skirt with this guide from Portia Lawrie – no pattern required!
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Discover your new summer wardrobe staple with our easy crop top pattern.