Easy-Peasy Freesie Burdastyle Patterns for Novice Sewers
Who’s getting a sewing machine for Christmas? You are!!!
Maybe. As for me, I want a serger (You reading this, Matt?). But let’s say you’re getting a sewing machine for your holiday gift. Perhaps you’re new to sewing, or just need a little time to get up to speed on your awesome, new-to-you machine. Then pop on over to one of my favorite sewing hangouts, Burdastyle. You can browse the tutorials and forums of this open-source sewing enterprise at your leisure, but if you sign up (free!) you’ll also be able to print out their community-made open-source sewing patterns (free!), including these easy-peasy ones perfect for beginners:

