Free Sewing Patterns

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!

No need to wait for a white Christmas – you can sew your own frosty friend with Jo Carter’s smiley snowman pattern. Read on for our free snowman pattern and step-by-step guide to how to make a snowman toy.

Patch up your little monster’s worn jeans with Jessica Entwistle’s tutorial for a quick and easy monster jeans patch.

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.

Get your pup involved in the spooky fun with these adorable dog costume ideas.

Get the gang together this October and find fancy dress inspiration in our collection of group Halloween costumes.

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.

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.

Bag charms are our favourite trend for summer so we've put together this easy bag charm tutorial.

Make a stylish button-up midi skirt with this guide from Portia Lawrie – no pattern required!

Keep warm on cool summer evenings by sewing this beautiful quilted jacket pattern in fresh pastel fabrics

Are you looking for a quick and simple sewing project that you can whip up in just a few hours? Take a look at our favourite easy things to sew and make something beautiful.

Use Ouissi Gresty's fabric pumpkin pattern to make your own cloth pumpkins for Halloween. These DIY fabric pumpkins can be brought out year after year and will never spoil!

Browse our range of stunning free dress patterns and refresh your wardrobe. Choose your favourite and get sewing!

Sew your own funny little fella with our collection of gnome sewing patterns.

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.

Got a floral print in your stash? Bows and blooms work wonderfully with Debbie Wainhouse's DIY free wrap skirt pattern!

Preserve precious memories forever with Lucy Ward's free memory bear 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.

Looking for some beautiful fabric bunting to add to your home? Use our beginner-guide to learn how to make bunting for all occasions including the 4th of July!

Make beautiful gatherings in your clothing with shirring! Learn how to sew shirring and make your own gorgeous shirred dress.

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.