Like, Totally Awesome: 26+ 1990s Sewing Patterns

Crushed velvet and velour were a hot trend back in the 1990s. Find an old velour shirt and resurrect it into a modern blouse by adding split sleeves.

Revisit the '90s when you check out this tutorial! Bell sleeves were a statement twenty years ago, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still rock them with this refashioned blouse.
 

Give your wardrobe some classic '90s Seattle style with a flannel shirt dress that's both figure-flattering and completely cozy. This refashioning tutorial shows you how to transform two regular flannel button-downs into one chic and edgy dress. 

How totally cool are these DIY shorts? Get ready for summer with these distressed patch denim shorts! You can find on-trend patches at the craft store, or you can add some throwback flair with your vintage patches from the '90s!

Slip dresses are on trend again! Blend in with the high fashion runway models by sewing this one. You'll feel just like Kate Moss in this little number.

Remember the classic '90s movie starring Julia Roberts? You'll feel like a whole new person wearing this Pretty Woman-inspired homemade skirt.

Bring grunge to the modern era with this flannel shirt refashioning project. Just detach the collar, create some cut-out shoulders, and finish up!

This crushed velvet dress is incredibly easy to make and will make a great '90s-inspired addition to your wardrobe. Wear it as a top or a chic mini dress.

Remember when you could get away with wearing mini skirts just about anywhere? This DIY mini skirt is made in luxe suede and hits at mid-thigh, so it's the ab fab perfect sleek skirt to sport.

Channel your inner Cher Horowitz with this preppy plaid skirt! Create a beautiful and elegant skirt that will look miles better than a skirt purchased off the rack. It's both retro and modern, what could be better?

I like big baby butts and I cannot lie! With bulky diapers, babies always have a little more junk in their trunk. These leggings were especially designed to account for diaper bulk.

Retro and modern chic! Have you always dreamed of learning how to draft your own sewing patterns? With this Pinafore Dress with Circle Skirt Drafting Tutorial, even beginner sewists can do it with ease.

Make a flirty and fun DIY tulle skirt that's perfect for a date night out at your favorite hot spots with this Date Night Circle Skirt. Plus, this beautiful beginner sewing tutorial only takes an afternoon to make. Brilliant!


 

BONUS! Crop tops got a bad rep after the 1990s, but now this piece of clothing is now celebrated for its emphasis on a person's bust and waist. Channel your inner Britney or Christina with this design, which creates a perfectly fitted crop top.

Inspired by this decade's fashion trends, this fun sewing tutorial teaches you how to make a stylish crossbody bag that transitions perfectly from summer to fall. This bag tutorial is great for women on the go.

Seriously cool, man! Put this patch on your '90s jean jacket or on the back pocket of your acid-washed jeans! This brooch is comfortable to wear, and it'll add a funky, on-trend look to any outfit.

Head back to the '90s with this gorgeous DIY choker that combines hand sewing and jewelry making. This is the perfect sewing project to recreate the popular fashion from the 1990s, bringing to mind styles from movies like Clueless or She's All That.

Making your own is super duper simple and you can learn how to make them in just 5 simple steps. This full step-by-step tutorial features pictures to help you see how easy each step is. Bring back the '90s with this totally rad make.

These fanny bags are so useful for holding phones and keys and anything else you need and it's no longer lame-o to sport one. So why not make a modern one that is chic and simple? Everyone will want it!

The '90s are calling! Using simple beads, a velvet ribbon, and a needle and thread, you can create a fun and personalized choker necklace perfect for the young or young at heart.

A modern version of the original fanny packs! Turn a thrift store purse into a chic hip bag with this sewing project. This tutorial shows you how to refashion an old purse and make it into a handy bag you can wear on your belt, making it perfect for traveling.

With the great resurgence of this decade's trends, it's no surprise the padded headband is making a comeback! Get on top of the trend by learning how to make your own padded headband in just a few simple steps.

American Girl Dolls were THE thing to have if you grew up in the '90s! If your granddaughter or daughter loves American Girl, she'll fall completely in love with this historical-inspired outfit.

Okay, so Cabbage Patch Kids have been around since the '70s, but they were still popular in the following decades! Consider giving your little one's fave doll a makeover with some brand new doll clothes patterns.

Fun fact: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace made its debut in 1999! These might not be the droids you are looking for, but they most definitely are the free apron patterns you didn't know you needed. So, this IS the free sewing pattern you've been looking for!

The magic of Harry Potter began in the '90s and continues today! This Harry Potter-inspired sewing tutorial is the best way for your kids show off their Hogwarts pride, even if they do live in the Muggle world.

Let's be real, the Golden Age of Disney was smack dab in the middle of the '90s. This multi-way apron is just what you need to dress up your daughter to look like all her favorite Disney princesses.

Do you remember when every kid in the 1990s was carrying around a stuffed animal backpack? Use this free backpack pattern to treat your son or daughter to this throwback!

BONUS! Nintendo GameBoys were all the rage two decades ago. Whether you want to protect your vintage gadget or if your teen needs to carry around their newfangled Nintendo 3DS, this is the perfect safe place to store any game device.