Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Tara from That’s Sew Repurposed shows how she made her Hot Mess Preggo Dress out of a t-shirt and a dress with a full skirt. (She only uses the bottom portion of the dress, so a skirt would also work.) … Read more ... 
Jodie Maloni from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bag to carry your yoga mat to and from class. The bag is divided down the middle to create two sections – one… Read more ... 
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shows how to make a drawstring bag to hold a set of Lincoln Log building toys. She added a log cabin applique on the front to identify it’s contents. This would also work for any… Read more ... 
Cassi from Dinosaurs and Dumptrucks shows how to embellish a plain white onesie so that it looks like a giant sushi. Cute, cute!! She will be using this as a Halloween costume for her little guy. It would also make… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she repurposed a pair of ill-fitting (adult-sized) jeans into a pair of toddler’s skinny jeans with designer flair. She cut the legs so she could maintain the original hem and side seams, which… Read more ... 
Head over to P.S. I Made This for a tutorial showing how to make a large leather (or vinyl) tassel, no sewing required She made hers to recreate the look of a designer bag. The process is easy enough to… Read more ... 
Megan from Making Lemonade guest blogs at Live. Love. Craft. with a tutorial showing how to make a color blocked braided scarf. It’s made from knit fabric, which she got from two t-shirts. This is a great way to repurpose… Read more ... 
Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to make a 4-panel A-line skirt. The construction of the skirt is easy, and the 4 angled panels create a flattering fit. I LOVE the way she matched the diagonal stripes on the one she… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pennant banner (bunting) out of fabric. She will be using this as a decoration for a craft fair booth, but it would also be… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a rugby-themed baby blanket, personalized with the baby’s name and birth year. How cute is that!! And for diehard football fans, her design could easily be modified into a football theme. … Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a fabric flower embelllishment from ruffled chiffon. The light, airy chiffon is so perfect for a flower! Get the how-to.
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A new set of cushions can do wonders to update a set of patio furniture. You can buy the cushions from the store, but they tend to be expensive and your fabric options are limited. Jessica from Running With Scissors… Read more ... 
Stef from Girl Inspired shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this super sweet school girl dress out of a man’s dress shirt. I love the shirring on either side of the button placket!! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Mary from Pudding and Pie shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an kid-sized aviator scarf out of faux shearling. This is sooo cute!! And it looks so soft and warm and snuggly for the cold weather… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how ot make an easy no-sew tulle tutu. The fluffy tutu would make a great addition to a little girl’s dress-up wardrobe, or would be cute as part a Halloween costume. Get the … Read more ... 
