A free pattern, double gauze, and upcycled denim In this blog post I'm sharing with you a jacket I made for Sew Frugal 2026. It was a very rewarding make, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! This month - May 2026 - is Sew Frugal month on Instagram and YouTube. This sewing… Continue reading Sew Frugal: Make a Stylish Open Jacket
Category: free sewing patterns
Focus on Free Patterns: Mary Quant Minidress
Highlighting a free sewing pattern for a cute 1960s style minidress that is very wearable in the 2020s.
Focus on Free Patterns: Jalie Yoko
Yes, it's been quite a year and I haven't posted anything since, oh, a couple of days before the world shut down. One day let's all plan to sit down with a glass of something and chronicle the year that was but, for now, I want to tell you about my latest make! The Pattern… Continue reading Focus on Free Patterns: Jalie Yoko
Focus on Free Patterns: Deer & Doe ~ Plantain Top
Who doesn't want a well fitting t-shirt?
Janine Sews 