Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a baby doll diaper. Made from craft felt with a simple Velcro closure across the front, they’re super easy and super fast to make. The… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a reusable lunch sack that’s insulated (to keep the food cold), laminated (to make it easy to clean), and buckled (to keep everything inside). A handle at the top makes it easy to carry. … Read more ... 
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how she made this awesome pleated scarf out of duck canvas. You read that right – duck canvas! The pleating and the frayed edges give the heavy fabric a pliability and softnewss you wouldn’t… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots posts on her blog with a fun way that you can use fabric to make party accessories. She stiffens the fabric and uses cut-out images to use as cupcake picks. How cute!! Get the … Read more ... 
Becky from Owly Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt for a babies, toddlers, and young girls. This is a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! It’s also… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to make a flat collar. This simple collar looks pretty on tops and dresses alike, and works well on children’s and grown-up’s garments. The example… Read more ... 
Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to create a pair of capris out of long pants. A contrast-y knotted cuff is a great alternative to a traditional hem! She originally showed this idea for kids’ pants, but they also work… Read more ... 
Amanda Murphy guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to make a buttonhole. Get the tutorial.
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Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a cute zipper pull for back-to-school. It’s made from felt (easy sew!) and she used buttons to create a monogram. How cute would that be… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Java Beans dress for little girls. The loose fitting dress is gathered on to a round yoke. Because there’s no defined waist, the dress can grow… Read more ... 
If you’re new to sewing, you’ve probably picked up a printed pattern and felt overwhelmed with the amount of information and unfamiliar sewing terms. Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog explaining how to read a… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie. It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff. A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb. Get the free … Read more ... 
Madison from Crafty Critique shows how to make her Ruff-Ruffle Dog Collar Embellishment. The construction is super simple – a square of fabric gathered on to a tube of felt – but it looks sooooo cute worn on your favorite… Read more ... 
Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super soft, super cute washcloth for a baby. The front of the washcloth is a fun woven cotton print, while the back is a… Read more ... 
