Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Recycled Lovelies shows how easy it is to cinch in a t-shirt at the hip. All it takes a scrap of fabric, a length of ribbon, and a couple of seams. You can add one to each side, or go… Read more ... 
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows how she added these cool textured hearts to a t-shirt for her daughter. The appliqued hearts are made with a simplified faux chenille technique using knit fabric repurposed from another tee. Soooo cute!!! Get … Read more ... 
Elizabath from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple flutter sleeve. The sleeve detail was part of the dress she made for the Back to School challenge. Her… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Little Button Pouch. These simple little fabric pouches have a button and loop closure, and can be used for all kinds of small treasures. … Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to add rows of ruffles to the hems of a pair of girl’s jeans. The tiers of ruffles are sewn to the inside, so they peek out from the hem. They’re super cute,… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Perfect Party Hair Clips. The gathered fabric blossoms have a covered button center, and can be made from smaller pieces of fabric. If… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation created these lovely lace-trimmed shorts out of a pair of longer pants. She shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. Get the tute.
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Sara from Mom Endeavors created this awesome parrot costume for her young son’s Halloween costume, and shares a tutorial explaining how she did it. She used a photo of a real parrot as a guide so the costume would look… Read more ... 
Irina from Sew and the City shares a tutorial for making a sailboat softie toy. Tags peeking out from one of the sails are intriguing for small hands. And, you can use one of the loops to attach the toy… Read more ... 
Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away 11 half-yard cuts of fabric on her blog right now! Eleven. Half-yard. Cuts. And did I mention that the fabrics are seriously cute?? The fabrics are offered by Poppy Seed Fabrics,… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make her Sailor Skirt for little girls. The tweed skirt was inspired by a similar skirt from Anthrologie and is sooo … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pillow shaped like a ukelele or guitar. This would be so cute for a kid’s room! Think of all the fun they’d have “playing” their fabric guitar! Get the pattern … Read more ... 
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial showing how to make her retro fabulous Penny dress. The little girl’s A-line dress is pieced from two fabric solids (LOVE the white & pale blue color… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows a quick and easy way to finish off your seam allowances. No serger is required; it’s just a simple zig zag stitch on a regular sewing machine. Fuss free, and it keeps the seam… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a long flat tote bag, perfect for going to and from the gym. The shape is just the right size for an exercise mat, a towel, and a change of clothes. Get the tute… Read more ... 
