My kids return to school next month and although I'll miss them while they're gone all day I will be so happy to have more time and space for sewing again! I've been pouring over all kinds of websites looking for sewing inspiration and I collected some beautiful freebie patterns that I'm dying to try. \

Sewing can be more expensive than buying ready-to-wear clothes so free patterns are great for a sewist on a budget! Here are 20 free 1950s style dress patterns and tutorials, I hope you enjoy them!
 For more freebies, check out my Free Patterns page

 Twirling Sundress tutorial from Mama Says Sew

This beautiful twirl dress features a ruffle neckline with short sleeves and a twirly circle skirt. Sew it in a fabulous novelty print or solids for a great vintage basic in a capsule wardrobe.







Day Date Dress Tutorial from Elle Apparel Blog

This classic day dress features short sleeves, a gathered flowy skirt and sweet collar. Perfect for the office and date in the evening.



Barbara Dress pattern from On the Cutting Floor




The Notebook Inspired gingham dress from All Free Sewing

This sweetheart bodice halter dress is inspired by one of my favorite romantic moves, The Notebook and best of all, it has pockets!! 

Sun Dress tutorial from The Sassy Sparrow

Gingerbread Coffee Date Dress, this is modified from the Coffee Date dress pattern from Burda Style
(click the link to the right of the photo)


Date Night Dress pattern from Love Sewing Magazine

Little Black Circle Skirt Dress free pattern from Craftsy



Mixed Stripe Flare Dress from Bluprint



Elsa Sweetheart dress pattern from Burda Style 





Box Pleat Party Dress from Sew Vera Venus




the easy tee dress pattern from Its Always Autumn

1950s Carmen Dress pattern from Ralph Pink

Garden Party dress pattern from Honig Design







Rosemary dress free pattern (dark green below) from A Robot Heart






Easy boatneck dress tutorial from OhOhBlog



Katjusha Swing Dress size 34-36 from Burda Style


Sundress Bodice Pattern from Vera Venus

Sweetheart halter dress  and  50s sleeveless box pleat dress free patterns from Sew Vera Venus 

Summer is in full swing and it seems to get hotter every week here in St Louis. With heat and humidity, roller sets and pin curls go flat in minutes. Here are 5 easy vintage summer hairstyles to keep you cool and fuss-free till autumn.  See my other tutorials on my Beauty Tutorials page



                      

Lazy Beehive

The Notebook Allie's hair 




1940s Ribbon Braid Updo




How to put on a snood

        

Here's a pretty crochet pattern from 1946 for little flower earrings and a matching brooch with little red beads.  Check out my free patterns page for more free vintage crochet, knitting and sewing patterns.