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Thank you for visiting us today!

All patterns are 50% OFF discounted and ALL fabrics are 20% OFF

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LAST DAY OF SALE:

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RECOMMENDED

The Bethany Pants and Culottes PDF sewing pattern

 

OTHER PATTERNS YOU LOVE

THE DAJANA DRESS

PDF SEWING PATTERN

A fitted classic princess seam dress with a below the knee length skirt and crew neckline.

There is also an optional short sleeve option to add to this design

 

THE LANA TOP AND DRESS

PDF SEWING PATTERN

A fitted knit top and dress with a curved hemline and crew neckline.
The top and dress feature a cutout sleeves from shoulder to elbow and they have 3 small straps crossing from side to side.

The dress version features a ruffle bottom area that is optional to the mini skirt dress version.


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FREE PATTERN ALERT: Easy short sleeve t-shirt

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Hello there,

Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor today. I am happy to present this easy sewing tutorial for a simple t-shirt for women.

FREE PATTERN ALERT: Easy short sleeve t-shirt

 

If this is your first time on our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.

On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids, and men.

You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.

We also have an ETSY STORE, where you will find unique and modern sewing patterns for women.

 

FREE PATTERN ALERT:

Easy short sleeve t-shirt

MATERIALS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1.  Gather all materials to create your short sleeve t-shirt.

 

2.  Pin the shoulder area together, right sides facing.  Then, stitch it with a zigzag or overlocking stitch.  Press the seams flat.

 

3.  Repeat this on the other shoulder side and press flat.

 

4.  Then, open the bodice front and back pieces.

5.  Add the sleeves to the bodice, making sure you match the notches on the front and back sleeves to the front and back armholes.

 

6.  Then, fold the t-shirt and pin the side seams including the sleeves together with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.

After this, stitch the side seams and sleeves with a zigzag or overlocking stitch.

 

7. Now, fold the sleeve cuffs with a 1” seam allowance and press flat.  Stitch the cuffs with a zigzag stitch or use a twin needle.  Remember to turn the shirt to the right side to use the twin needle.

 

8.  Repeat this with the hemline area.

 

9.  Finally, fold the neckline to the inside with a 1” seam allowance.  Press and softly stretch the fabric to adjust the neckline.

Use either a zigzag or a twin needle to stitch the neckline together.

And that is all!

Thank you for reading our newsletter and happy sewing

 

 

NEW PATTERN FOR SALE: The Silva Top and Dress PDF sewing pattern and tutorial

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Hi Everyone,

This is our newest top and dress pdf sewing pattern:  The Silva top and dress.

This is a simple, yet super feminine top and dress pattern ideal for beginners who want to create a unique summer dress.

Enjoy!

NEW PATTERN FOR SALE:

The Silva Top and Dress PDF sewing pattern and tutorial

FEATURES:

A beautifully draped top and dress with a swing, a-line style and flared sleeves.

The top and dress features a high hip length top and above the knee dress style with a scoop neckline and a great gathered waistband.

 TECHNICAL DRAWING

MEASUREMENT

Please, select your SILVA TOP AND DRESS with this chart
The patterns have 4’ ease at BUST point for the project.

 

 

 MATERIALS

1. 3 1/4 YARDS OF LIGHT TO MEDIUM WEIGHT KNIT FABRIC
2. COORDINATING POLYESTER THREAD.
3. REGULAR NEEDLE AND TWIN NEEDLE

 

 

LEVEL: Confident beginners

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

Light to medium weight knit fabrics such as jersey, cotton jersey, ponte roma, bamboo knit, double knit, rayon knit, silk knit.

 THE FILE CONTAINS:

        • A PDF downloadable pattern for A4 and Letter page format.
          A fully illustrated, easy to follow tutorial with all the information required to create this pattern.
        • This pattern is delivered IN YOUR ORDER.
          You will receive a the following PDF files:

Fully graded PDF Patterns available in sizes from 4 to 22  for the DRESS

Step by step illustrated Sewing Tutorial and printing instructions: 16 pages

 

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FREE SEWING TUTORIAL: Easy Fabric Bookmark

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MATERIALS:

1. 2 1/2 ” x 7” quilting cotton fabric

2. 2 1/2 ” x 7” batting

3.  4” piece of ribbon

4.  Coordinating thread

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1.  Gather all materials to make an easy fabric bookmark

 

2.  Add the batting to the fabric on both sides.

3.  Place the ribbon in between the two pieces of fabric and pin both fabrics together.

 

 

4.   Leave only a 1” opening to turn the bookmark to the right side of the fabric

 

5.  Turn the fabric to the right side and press flat.

 

6.  Stitch the sides of the bookmark with a 1/8 inch seam allowance.

And that is ready!

 

Thank you for reading our blog and happy sewing

 

 

FREE PATTERN ALERT: Kid’s Tank top pattern

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Hello there,

Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor today. I am happy to present this easy sewing tutorial for a cute tank top for kids

FREE PATTERN ALERT: Kid’s Tank top pattern

 

If this is your first time on our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.

On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids, and men.

You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.

We also have an ETSY STORE, where you will find unique and modern sewing patterns for women.

 

 

MATERIALS:

  1. 1/2 to 1 yard of knit fabric
  2. Coordinating thread
  3. 1/4 yard of contrasting ribbing knit fabric
  4. Ballpoint needle
  5. Twin needle

MEASUREMENT CHART:

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Gather all materials for the Kid’s tank top including front and back bodice, neckband and armhole facing.

2. Place the front and back bodice together, right sides facing and in the shoulder area together with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.

The, stitch front and back together with a zigzag or overlocking stitch.

 

3. Then, pin the side seams together with a 3/8 inch seam allowance.  

 

4. After this, stitch the side seams with a zigzag or overlocking stitch.  Press the seams flat.

5. Neckband and armhole facing:  Fold the neckband in half, lengthwise and stitch the opening with a 3/8 inch seam allowance and a zigzag stitch.

 

6.  Now, fold the neckband in half and press flat.

 

7.  Turn the bodice to the right side of the fabric. Then, pin the neckband to the neckline with a bit of stretch into the neckband to adapt the size to the neckline.

Pin them together and stitch it with an overlocking stitch.

 

8.  Then, turn the neckband to the right side and press it flat.

Topstitch the neckband with a 1/8 inch seam allowance.  You can use a twin needle to do this.

 

9.  Repeat this process with the armhole facing as well. 

 

10.  Finish the tank top by folding the hemline with a 1” and press it flat.  Then stitch it with a twin needle or with a zigzag stitch.

 

And that is all!

 

Thank you for reading this post and enjoy your free pattern 🙂