Here are 10 FREE crochet patterns that you should add to your list of things to make this year! You will find a range of modern crochet patterns that range from tank top, crop tops, cardigans, and lightweight sweaters, all carefully curated so there is something for everyone's style!

Recreate your favorite item or make a new version of an old standby. Tips on make a pattern from an existing garment, including copying your fave jeans.

Make your own garments with this free bodice block from Ralph Pink.com

Use your own clothes to make more clothes!

How to do common shoulder fitting adjustments: sloped shoulders, straight shoulders, forward shoulder, narrow shoulder and broad shoulder

In our opinion trousers are just about the most useful garments you can make and it's a wonderful skill to be able to sew them to a really high standard. It is a technical process that requires precision, care and attention to detail and it can be a good idea to invest in guided teaching to save time learning by yourself. This series will take you through the process of making trousers and enable you to make 3 different pairs using professional sewing techniques.  This series includes: 3 x PDF Patterns: Worker Trousers, Daphne Trousers & Spring Trousers 2 x Pre-recorded Tutorials: Worker Trouser Workshop (2 hours, 18 minutes) and Daphne Trouser Workshop (1 hour, 13 minutes). You can watch the workshop in your own time as many times as you want.  Level: Intermediates and ambitious beginners Sizes: UK Sizes 4 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

"Sheer fabrics are so pretty but working with them is not always user friendly. Here are some tips for sewing organza and sheer fabrics in general. I love sheer fabrics, especially organza which is super great to use in holiday projects, sew beautiful, flowy curtains or to make festive garments like wedding or prom dresses. But sewing organza can be such a big pain! The thought of it might scare you off at first, especially if you are not as experienced in working with sheer fabrics. Use these tips for sewing with organza to conquer your fears and make beautiful projects for yourself or your home."

Creating knit patterns from knitted garments is a great way to create patterns that will fit your body the way you like them to. Creating knit patterns is..

Originally Lovely is a place to build your own slow fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe! Check out the free Perfect T-Shirt Crochet Pattern!

In general, "raw seams" are not something the average sewist aspires to. We spend so much time and effort trying to make the inside look just as nice as the outside that leaving a seam unfinished may feel... wrong. I'm here to bust the myth; raw and frayed seams can be purposeful and add a […]

Jeffrey Rudell over at Craft Stylish shares his process of making scrap paper mosaics. Materials are minimal on this one and include scrap paper–junk mail

Pattern by Gina Mastrianni. This pattern is intended for private use only and is not permitted to be reshared or to sell garments using this pattern. Thank you for supporting small business and slow fashion initiatives! Please tag me on IG @gina.making.art and use the #thedragonflycardigan hashtag so that I can see your work! Disclaimer: This sweater has only been tested in Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4. If I receive any requests to test knit other sizes, I will edit the pattern (if needed) and send out an update! Garment Construction This garment is worked with yarn held double. The yoke is worked top-down flat and increases are worked until the underarm divide. The lower half of the garment is worked flat. Stitches are picked up at the sleeve openings and knit in the round. Stitches are picked up at the front opening edges and button bands are worked flat. Buttons are crocheted with yarn held single and sewn onto the button band. Fit A simple cropped cardigan with a fitted neck, 3/4 length sleeves and a tapered waist. Does not include short row shaping for the neckline. Yarn, held double Hillesvåg Tinde pelsullgarn (100% wool, 260 m / 284.4 yards per 100 g /3.5 oz) Sample size shown in grøn (green) DK, 8ply, 11 wpi Gauge / 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (blocked) Stockinette with 10 mm / 15 US / 000 UK needles: 10.5 sts x 13.5 rows k1tbl, p1 with 7 mm / 2 UK needles: 12 sts x 17.5 rows Yardage Estimates 813 (874, 944, 1043, 1115) (1202, 1296, 1388) m / 890 (956, 1033, 1141, 1220) (1315, 1418, 1518) yds *Yardage Estimates with 10% buffer* Note that Tester for Size 4 needed a 10% buffer. 854 (918, 992, 1096, 1171) (1263, 1361, 1458) m / 934 (1004, 1085, 1199, 1281) (1382, 1489, 1595) yds Materials 2.25 mm / US 1 / B-1 crochet hook 6.0 mm / 10 US / 4 UK double pointed needles or short cable length 7.0 mm / 2 UK circular needles, cable length about 50 - 80 cm 10 mm / 15 US / 000 UK circular needles, cable lengths 40 - 50 cm and 50 - 80 cm Waste yarn (approx 1 meter / 40” length) Tapestry needle Measuring tape 8 stitch markers 5 (5, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6) buttons if you do not want to crochet them Sizes Sizes are written as follows: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) and intended to fit bust sizes: 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150) cm / 31.5 (35.5, 39.25, 43.25, 47.25) (51.25, 55, 59)” Total length: 44 (45.5, 47, 48.5, 50) (51.5, 53, 54.5) cm / 17.25 (18, 18.5, 19, 19.75) (20.25, 20.75, 21.5)” Bust Circumference: 89.5 (97.25, 108.5, 116.25, 127.5) (135.25, 146.75, 158) cm / 5.25 (38.25, 42.75, 45.75, 50.25) (53.25, 57.75, 62.25)” Hem Circumference: 77.5 (84.25, 94.25, 104.25, 114.25) (124.25, 134.25, 144.25) cm / 30.5 (33.25, 37, 41, 45) (49, 52.75, 56.75)” Other terms that may come up m1L/m1R increases, increasing/decreasing sts evenly over a given row, magic loop (crochet) Tester Yarn: Size 1: Fibrelya (Kamuro) Size 2: Hillesvåg Tinde (grøn) Size 3: DROPS Snow uni-color Toffee (code 90) held single Size 4: Schachenmayr merino extrafine 120 held double (Schoko 00111 and Kamel 00105)

Make your own ruana in an afternoon! No pattern is needed to make this simple wrap that is perfect for a cool day.

When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...

When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...

DIY Tea towels you can make using blank tea towels or flour sack towels. You can paint on them, dye them or even sew them. So many diy tea towel ideas. Have you ever tried to customize a tea towel? There are so many different ways to do it. I have tried a couple but now I want to try even more. Check out all these ideas and see if there is one you want to try today. All of these are fairly simple and quick to do. A perfect afternoon craft project. These Striped Watercolor Napkins are very fun and can be made with a variety of colors. These seersucker tea towels are so fun and can be made with a different patterns. And these marble ones are amazing! These are dip dyed napkins but I imagine they'd perfect to do with tea towels. These painted tea towels are so easy to make and fun to do. Shibori Tea towels would be a fun way to try shibori tying I love these citrus printed tea towels. These nature printed towels are so fun as well. A fun idea to use animal or insects stamps on a tea towel to add a little charm to your kitchen. I made these snap leather towel holders which are perfect to hold up those tea towels. This applique tea towel is adorable and a fun way to use up old favorite scrap of fabric. And these painted tree towels are so easy and simple to do. This post may contain affiliate links. Thanks for supporting Sisters, What!

Slip Slip Knit (SSK) is the “sister stitch” to K2tog. Both decrease the number of stitches you have. Like most knitting stitches, “Slip Slip Knit (SSK”), describes what you do…to reduc…

Learn to draw a personal croquis or fashion illustration, a design tool to envision silhouettes and design elements on a your figure.

Here are the best free blackwork embroidery patterns showing classic Elizabethan monochromatic designs. Used to adorn cuffs, collars and hems of garments, today

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How to Copy a Garment That Fits Perfectly Without Taking It Apart: A friend asked me if I had tried this method to copy a garment. At first I was pretty skeptical because I have copied garments by taking them apart and by scratching off a pattern from clothing that I did not take apart. Either way there are sever…

Learn how to join crochet panels or squares using the mattress stitch. This hand sewing technique makes an invisible and sturdy seam!

On Friday I mentioned that sewing certain seams annoys me. I never wrote about it because I’m too picky but based on a vote (2 for, none opposed, that’s democracy for you), we’ll discus…

Learn how to make the flat felled seam in this step-by-step tutorial that includes photos, and learn when this is a good seam option.

This simple raglan jumper pattern is the ultimate scrap buster. Use the magic knot to join your loose ends to make a mega ball of multi coloured yarn! They’ll be minimal ends to weave in and …

Looking for a quick, free project? The baby Fisherman's Sweater Crochet Pattern is in sizes 0-24 months with lots of cozy texture.

Learn to create a DIY bias binding tape maker. Use it to make any bias binding tape widths you like from any fabric you prefer.

Prompted by the arrival of our fabulous 100% linen sheeting range, here’s a tutorial to show you just how easy it is to make your own fitted sheets. It might be easier to enlarge the images as you work through...

Learn a variety of ways how to finish seams on your sewing projects and which ones to use when - from sheer delicate fabrics to thick.

What is a toile & Why are toiles so important? Toile - an early version of a finished garment made up in cheap material so that the design can be tested and perfected. Plus top toile making tips!

Learn to DIY with clothing alterations. Altering pants can be done in a few simple steps to make the leg width narrower.

Let's make the prettiest shoulder seams with this NEW technique for seaming. An excellent and EASY way to take your crochet game up a notch.

I've rounded up the best Fair Isle and colorwork patterns for cozy additions to your winter wardrobe. These 15 beautiful knitted pieces are perfect for those who love intricate designs.

Pinking shears are a fantastic tool to add to your sewing kit. They are not something you will need right away, but once you get all the basics stocked and are ready to add on some of the extras…

Because of this, I have rounded up some of the most loving and inspirational knitting quotes that are sure to motivate you to pick some y

A simple crochet baby cardigan for all occasions, so sweet and lovely for both boys and girls, and easy to make. The cardigan is a crossover cardigan that ties together instead of using buttons. Perfect for newborns. The pattern has step by step pictures to show you how to crochet the baby cardigan and will

The simplest clothing to make for ornamental cement geese is generally that of a "skirt" that slides over the goose's head. The basic design is a tiered skirt. Optionally, one can add arms (or wings) to the skirt. With arms, a bit of creative whimsy comes in. Many outfits have the arms sewn so the "hands" are clasped.