Checks, stripes, floral prints, geometric prints, paisley, jacquard, tartan, gingham, animal prints. There are so many different types of fabric patterns and prints in so many designs and colors. This ...

The sleeve cap height is the vertical distance from the top of the sleeve cap to the bicep line (the widest horizontal point of the sleeve). High cap height is used for a sharp sleeve head, tailored ...

We always aim to provide you with modern and easy-to-wear sewing patterns here at Prima, but sometimes you might want to alter a sewing pattern to make it more “you”. You don't need many extra ...

Backpack, rucksack, haversack... whatever you call it, this style of bag is having a moment in the fashion spotlight! Our free backpack sewing pattern lets you make a simple carryall, in whatever ...

Sewing is great, isn’t it? Even if you are not considered an expert sewer, there is just something about finding great free patterns, and boy, do we know where you can get a lot of them. More than 900 ...

This story was originally published on May 3, 2021, and has been updated. Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, ...

A product of the pre-fast-fashion era, Annie Mollison has been pattern-making and sewing since her mother taught her how to construct garments as a child. After years working away at her home sewing ...

Learn how to make a drip catcher with a free sewing pattern. This kitchen sewing project keeps a sink area dry and is a great handmade gift. I had never heard of a drip catcher until a reader reached ...

Do you suffer from a wandering kitchen towel? Somehow, it’s never where you want it, when you want it. But now we’ll be able to keep tabs on that kitchen towel – literally! We’ll be sewing a kitchen ...