Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan. Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool. Get the tutorial.
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Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a ruffled soda can cozy from vinyl. The cozy lets you enjoy a chilled canned beverage without wet or frozen fingers. Not only does it look cool out of the vinyl, but… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shows how to make a Swiss Mini Roll from felt. These would make a fun addition to a play kitchen food set! Get the tutorial.
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Jen from The Crafting Fiend created this owl appliqued pillow as an accent for her daughter’s room, and shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make one. This is soooo cute! Get the pattern and tutorial. [photo from… Read more ... 
Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different… Read more ... 
Dora from Show Tell Share created this striking Pin Tuck Wave throw pillow. The pillow cover is pieced from stripes of solid fabric sewn with random pin stripe waves. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the … Read more ... 
Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment. Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a… Read more ... 
Kate from Needle and Spatula shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quilted wine tote. Make one for yourself to bring a bottle of wine along to a party, or as packaging for a special hostess… Read more ... 
Nichelle from It’s Nichelle Not Michelle shows how to create an Infinity Dress (a simple stretch knit dress can be wrapped and tied different ways to create different looks). Her version of the Infinity Dress has a stylish twist. Instead… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of knit shorts for toddlers. It works for either a boy or a girl. She made her soft knit shorts from an old polo shirt. The pattern is… Read more ... 
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how to make a tangram game – you know, the set of basic shapes that you combine to make other shapes or patterns – all out of fabric. The pieces are all stored in a… Read more ... 
Scissors and Spice shows how to use fusible webbing to make a special appliqued birthday t-shirt for a child, no sewing required. (If you wanted to make sure the edges of the applique stay put when washed, it’s easy enough… Read more ... 
Flora from Frills and Flares shares a multi-part tutorial showing how to make a tie-front baby dress. The little dress is so sweet in its simplicity! She shows how to draft the pattern, then breaks the sewing up into three… Read more ... 
Michelle from Daydream Believers shares a tutorial showing how to add rows of ruffles to a diaper cover to turn it into Ruffle Bloomers. These would look so cute peeking out of the bottom of a baby or toddler dress! … Read more ... 
Mel from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for using fabric scraps and Tulip’s Beads in a Bottle to create an embellished t-shirt. The fabric squares create a mosaic background, with the Beads in a Bottle adding texture… Read more ... 
