Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this super cute Shamrock Chich appliqued tee for St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrock shapes are made from raw-edge appliqued hearts in various prints (greens, of course!) and are sprinkled all over the shirt. … Read more ... 
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial showing her “cheater’s method” for creating a flex-frame pouch. If you don’t have a flex-frame, you can use the same method to give the pouch a drawstring closure, substituting a cord for… Read more ... 
Jodi from Paintchips & Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a child’s princess or knight costume. These are sooo cute, and think of the adventures they’d have as a knight or princess! She made hers… Read more ... 
The Modern Lady shows how to make a covered headband with an oversized bow, inspired by the ones worn by Blair Waldorf wears in Gossip Girl. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Nancy from Nancy’s Couture is embarking on a very special sewing project for a little baby named Lily. Later this month little Lily will undergo heart surgery, and during her recovery will only be able to wear kimono-style tops. … Read more ... 
Head over to Thimble to find out how to make this pleated tote bag. It has a zippered pocket on the inside for keys or cash or other small essentials. The long straps sling easily over the shoulder, and the… Read more ... 
Emily from Saltwater Kids joins in Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-style duffel bag. Excuse me while I indulge in a little bit of of child-of-the-80s nostalgia. *sigh* Duffels were awesome then, and… Read more ... 
Arianne from Still Parenting shows how to make a pair of kid-sized moccasins. Each moccasin is made from a single piece of felt, cleverly shaped so it can be folded and stitched into a little shoe. The cuffs can be… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make an envelope clutch with ruffles. I love this!! The ruffles peeking out of the envelope flaps reminds me of a ruffle bustle… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns and kojobaby share a tutorial on their blog showing how to create a circle skirt onesie dress. The skirt is sewn on to the onesie, so it still functions as a onesie while looking like… Read more ... 
Nikki from Lilybug Designs shows how to make a pair of rodeo chaps for kids’ dress-up. She used her daughter’s jeans as a pattern, and made them from a faux cowhide so they look like Woody’s from Toy Story. Sooo… Read more ... 
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make a cute “lucky charm” t-shirt for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with a combination of applique and freezer paper stencil. Get the tute.
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Sarah from Sweet Pea and Jojo shows how to make her Helen Lanyard Pouch. The pouch is named after her mother, a busy teacher always going this way and that, and who needed an easy way to keep up with… Read more ... 
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to turn an old pair of jeans into a cute new skirt for a little girl. It’s made from the bottoms of the legs, which means that you can repurpose the hem. … Read more ... 
Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to fancy up a little girl’s t-shirt with a faux necklace. The knotted bead necklace hangs from buttons on the shoulders. It stays put while the child is wearing it, but comes off… Read more ... 
