Free Sewing Tutorials & Patterns

everything i've taught on youtube, all in one place. most of these are no-pattern, mostly-rectangles, made-for-real-bodies projects. grab some fabric (or an old quilt, or a towel, i don't judge) and come waste some time with me.

would you use printable patterns? tell me ↓

start here

never sewn a thing? perfect. these four get you from "what is a bobbin" to a finished bag.

beginning sewing supply list tutorial
beginning sewing supply list

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

how to measure yourself tutorial
how to measure yourself

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

how to thread a sewing machine tutorial
how to thread a sewing machine

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

your first project: a tote bag tutorial
your first project: a tote bag

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

clothes you can make this weekend

no store-bought pattern needed. mostly rectangles, made for real bodies.

zero waste bog jacket tutorial
the fan favorite
zero waste bog jacket

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

let's make a kaftan tutorial
let's make a kaftan

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

wrap pants + top combo tutorial
wrap pants + top combo

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

tie-side pants & crop top tutorial
tie-side pants & crop top

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

wrap dress tutorial
wrap dress

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

rectangle + elastic dress tutorial
rectangle + elastic dress

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

a dress made of towels tutorial
a dress made of towels

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

boxy quilt jacket tutorial
boxy quilt jacket

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

easiest upcycle ever (two cuts) tutorial
easiest upcycle ever (two cuts)

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

skills & tools

the stuff that makes everything else come out better.

rise & crotch depth for pants tutorial
rise & crotch depth for pants

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

bias tape necklines tutorial
bias tape necklines

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

walking foot for thick & slippery fabric tutorial
walking foot for thick & slippery fabric

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

overcast presser foot tutorial
overcast presser foot

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

1984 magic-fit pants template tutorial
1984 magic-fit pants template

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

needle reminder gadget tutorial
needle reminder gadget

read the steps  ·  watch on youtube

would you use printable patterns?

i'm toying with the idea. no promises! but if you'd use them, drop your email and i'll let you know if they ever happen. otherwise it's just new tutorials and the occasional drop, no spam.


don't feel like sewing it?

fair. i made some for you. every piece is one of one, sewn from vintage fabric.

shop handmade & upcycled →   shop wrap tops →