Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Prudent Baby shows how to make a super quick, super cute blanket for a dolly. The rag edge is soft and fluffy, but also quick and easy. If you don’t know any doll babies who need a blanket, you could… Read more ... 
Neeza from Neeza Needles loved the look of her pareo (long wraparound skirt) but didn’t love always having to be sure that it was tied correctly. A little bit of sewing converted it to an elastic waist skirt. She shares… Read more ... 
Very Purple Person shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to alter a basic pants pattern to add a side slant pocket. This has always seemed complicated to me because of the number of pieces you have to draft… Read more ... 
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft joins the Sewing for Baby month at The Train to Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make this kimono-style top for a baby. She uses the pattern from Martha Stewart Living, but changes… Read more ... 
Calli from Make It Do shows how to make her Rise and Shine Dishtowel featuring an applique of a rooster silhouette. She makes the whole thing from the drool-worthy Farmdale prints from Alexander Henry. You can use a premade dishtowel,… Read more ... 
Kirsten and Jordan fromKojoDesigns help Dana from MADE with her Celebrate Yellow series by sharing a tutorial for making a messenger bag. It features yellow fabric, of course. Freezer paper stencil allows you to customize it with the recipient’s… Read more ... 
Do you cut into a favorite piece of fabric to make a project, or use a less favorite piece that you won’t be as sad to see leave your stash. It’s a common predicament for a sewist. Kim from Everything … Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has added a new style to her ePattern line. It’s the Janie top, a peasant-style top from knit fabric. You can make it up in either a long or short sleeve style. A bit of… Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a duffel bag sized just right for an 18″ doll. This is SO cute!! Think of all the doll things that can be put in this bag! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness is not Optional guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a ball gown for a Barbie doll. Love that off the shoulder look! Get the how-to.
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Dana from MADE lets you ride shotgun as she refashions a too-large tote bag into a smaller purse. The smaller size makes it easier to keep up with the stuff that’s inside. She adds pockets and a zipper for more… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Coastal Curtsy skirt. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the drape at the back! I bet you’ll be surprised to learn that this was sewn with just ONE… Read more ... 
Kimara and Michelle from Wee Folk Art share a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to make this Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath. It’s pieced from fabric with a fall-themed print and a solid fabric stenciled with an oak-leaf… Read more ... 
The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make these fabric pumpkins. She used upholstery samples to make hers. What a great idea! The heavy fabric is a perfect pairing for this fall-themed… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to turn an old sweater in a pretty new cowl scarf. Go to the tutorial.
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