Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lizzie from C & C shows a super quick way to take in the waist of a pair of kids pants. I can vouch for this method – I use it all the time when I have to nip in… Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make a lightweight knit maxi dress, perfect for the hot muggy summertime weather. The simple version she shows in the tutorial is really pretty, but she also shows what it… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun{dress} series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Gathered Grecian dress. What a pretty dress!! Get the tute.
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Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a simple flannel receiving blanket. They’re easy to make and are awesome baby gifts. They’re made from two layers of flannel, so they’re soft and snuggly on both sides. The rounded… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made a cute throw pillow you’re sure to L-O-V-E. That’s because the word “love” is appliqued across the front. And it’s inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. The… Read more ... 
My little girl has always been a nurturer. From the time she could walk and talk, she has found joy in taking care of others. When no one around her is sick or feeling under the weater, she takes care… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to use a simple gathering stitch to add ruching to the sides of a t-shirt. It’s a quick and easy way to add extra detail to a plain tee or tank. Get the … Read more ... 
Karen from Pfarfigknittin shows how she made herself a new skirt out of an old pair of shorts and a bit of a favorite fabric left over from a previous project. The result is a cute A-line jeans skirt with… Read more ... 
Christy at From Glitter To Gumdrops shares a cool use for incomplete or damaged tissue sewing patterns. She uses it to make awesome vintage-inspired tags! You can use them as gift tags or as a fun way to package handmade… Read more ... 
Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing to add belt loops to a shirt. They’re nearly invisible, but hold a simple belt or sash in place so you cinch in your shirt at your waist. … Read more ... 
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy gathered t-shirt dress for little girls. Elastic casings create the top and shoulder straps. The soft t-shirt knit makes a great playdress! And you can… Read more ... 
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a shabby chic patchwork blanket. The patchwork design allows you to make use of smaller cuts of fabric. The edges are all left raw… Read more ... 
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her insulated lunch sack. The drawstring lunch bag is an excerpt from her book 1, 2, 3 Sew: Build Your Skills With 33 Simple Sewing … Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make her Read and Sew Totes. The large, sturdy tote bags easily hold a stack of good reading or a sewing project or two, but could also be used for… Read more ... 
