Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heather from Small Fry and Co. shows how she created liners for square baskets, no sewing reqiured. They’re actually two pieces that are tied together at the corners. She used the fabric from a tablecloth with edges that don’t ravel,… Read more ... 
Misty from Makin’ It ImMACKulate shows how to make a raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys. I’m loving the contrast-y sleeves! They have the look of a classic baseball tee. This style would also be cute for little girls, especially if… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots s shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Tie Apron. Sooo cute!! The design of the apron is based on one that she used to wear when she was… Read more ... 
Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how she turned a maxi dress into a slouchy shirt. The long dress wasn’t practical for a nursing mother, but shorten it into a shirt and it’s becomes way more wearable. It takes just a… Read more ... 
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Amber from Willow Would shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt with pockets. You can make one from 2 yards of fabric and enough elastic go around your waist. This is such a… Read more ... 
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of newborn baby pants out of a t-shirt. You can repurpose the shirt hem into the hems at the bottoms of the pants leg, making this a quick, easy… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made her beautiful Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. She was able to find all the fabric and applique motifs she needed… Read more ... 
Do you remember the Viewmaster toy you had when you were a child? They’re still around, and still popular with the under 10 set! Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs at Thirty Handmade Days with a tutorial showing how to make her T-Shirt Sun Dress. The loose fitting t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime fun! It’s made from two t-shirts, plus some… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bookworm Skirt for little girls. I am SO loving this skirt!! Fabric “books” are appliqued all around the hem of the simple gathered skirt. And the titles… Read more ... 
Sarah from Dolly Donations and Dolls and Daydreams is celebrating the upcoming birth of her baby boy with a giveaway of her newest doll pattern. One of her readers will win a copy of the pattern to make her My… Read more ... 
Mary from Craft Buds shares a pattern and tutorial for turning a button-down shirt into a fabulous new bag for yourself. The details in a shirt – buttons, pleats, etc – get repurposed into fun details on the purse. (She… Read more ... 
Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion shows off her pretty new dress. It’s a classic sheath dress made from a patchwork fabric. She made the patchwork from a set of upholstery samples. Because they all came from one set of samples,… Read more ... 
Daria from Boutique Cafe goes on location in Quilt Market SLC and shares a video interview with Chelsea Andersen of Pink Fig Designs. Chelsea shows some of the items from her booth and talks about her upcoming line, I Love… Read more ... 
