Free Sewing Patterns
How to make a memory bear
Preserve precious memories forever with Lucy Ward's free memory bear pattern
How to turn a scarf into a summer cover up
Learn how to make a summer gown with this free sewing pattern for you to make and wear all summer long.
8 easy and free dress patterns for beginners
Browse our range of stunning free dress patterns and refresh your wardrobe. Choose your favourite and get sewing!
Sew your own infinity dress – no pattern needed!
Twist it, drape it, tie it... make one infinity dress, then enjoy countless ways to wear it! Portia Lawrie shows you how to sew a convertible infinity dress
How to make a sock monkey
Stitch your own cheeky little friend with Sarah Jackman Read's sock monkey pattern!
How to do shirring (+ free shirring dress pattern and tutorial)
Make beautiful gatherings in your clothing with shirring! Learn how to sew shirring and make your own gorgeous shirred dress.
Free Jumper Dress Sewing Pattern
You can never have too many snuggly knits in your wardrobe, so add another to your collection with our Jumper Dress Sewing pattern PDF download!
How to sew a circle cape: free pattern
Stitch up your own swishy circle cape with this tweed cape tutorial by Portia Lawrie. We'll show you how to make your own cape sewing pattern – perfect for practising sewing with wool-weight fabrics.
Free Teddy Bear Sewing Pattern
Make Lucy Ward’s teddy bear as an heirloom gift – with his honey brown faux fur, this friendly teddy is really big on cuddles! Learn how to make this wonderful free teddy bear sewing pattern…
Hop to it! Sew a rabbit toy
These big-eared bunny plush toys by are just the project for Easter. Take a look at Jo Carter's step-by-step guide and get the free bunny sewing pattern...
40 easy sewing projects for gifts when you're short on time
Looking for quick gifts to sew for friends and family? We've chosen some of our favourite easy sewing projects to help you make amazing homemade presents for your loved ones
How to make a fanny pack: easy step-by-step pattern
Fanny packs (also known as bum bags) are back! Make your own version of this 80s accessory with our fanny pack pattern by Karoline Dahrling Hughes.
Sew your way through spring with these 14 Easter sewing projects
Put a spring in your step by making some of these adorable Easter sewing projects!
Free bunny plush pattern – the perfect Easter craft
Get multi-crafting with Regina Groleau's cute Easter bunny plush, complete with Sara Huntingdon's cute crochet jacket.
How to sew a dress in a day
Make your first dress today with our step by step guide! Learn how to sew a simple dress using jersey fabric and your favourite T-shirt as a template – no fiddly pattern cutting needed.
Free reusable sanitary towels sewing pattern!
We're giving you a free sewing pattern for you to make reusable sanitary towels to donate to charity!
Stitch something special with our 12 Mother's Day sewing projects
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.
How to make a Christmas stocking
Sew your next family tradition with our step-by-step guide to how to make a lined Christmas stocking. We've even included a free Christmas stocking pattern to get you started!
Sew our easy jeans patch monster tonight
Patch up your little monster’s worn jeans with Jessica Entwistle’s tutorial for a quick and easy monster jeans patch.
Sew a spooky bat plush pattern for Halloween!
Don't be fooled by their fangs – these friendly bat plush toys are lovers, not biters! Sew your own spooky snuggle buddies with Jo Carter's tutorial.
22 devilish dog Halloween costumes!
Get your pup involved in the spooky fun with these adorable dog costume ideas.
21 of the best group Halloween costumes
Get the gang together this October and find fancy dress inspiration in our collection of group Halloween costumes.
How to make a cat tail
Put some real sparkle into playtime by making cute cat costumes for kids. Here's how to make a cat tail and cat mask ready for Halloween.
How to make a hair bow in just a few simple steps
You may have seen the gorgeous hair bows all over the high street right now but we are going to show you how to make one of your own. Follow Simply Sewing Technical Editor Sarah Taylor's demonstration video below.