Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this heirloom-worthy cut chenille baby blanket. The chenille texture is made from coordinating flannels that are layered, stitiched, and cut. This would make a beautiful baby gift that will be treasured for… Read more ... 
Sneezerville shows how she made this slow stitched summer skirt that can be worn on its own or layered under another skirt. It’s made from jersey knit and is assembled entirely with hand stitches. If your summer involves a lot… Read more ... 
Mark Montano shares a free tutorial for making these faux suede leaf coasters. The faux suede doesn’t fray, making this a super easy, super quick sewing project. AND the veining on the leaves allows you to try out all those… Read more ... 
Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts joins the Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric tic-tac-toe board. It’s pieced from fabric, with the squares made from chalkcloth for a reusable game board. Cool! Go to … Read more ... 
Ellen from The Long Thread shares a downloadable tutorial for making this reusable fabric lunch bag. It’s fully lined, insulated, and closes with a magnetic snap. Handles make it easy to carry. Get the how-to.
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Carolina from Expect Moore shows how to make this fabric quiet book loaded with pockets. Each page has a different shaped pocket. Your child can have fun flipping through the soft pages and putting small toys in each of the… Read more ... 
If you’ve shopped for knit fabrics before, you’ve likely come across terms like interlock, jersey, rib kint, and cotton/Lyrca. Without the fabrics in front of you to stretch and feel, it can be overwhelming to figure out exactly what kind… Read more ... 
Melissa Stramel from Lilac Lane guest blogs over at Cutting Corners with a tutorial showing how to make her Summer Song Sun Dress. This easy gathered dress can be made for girls or women. Optional pockets and belt allow you… Read more ... 
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making this DIY naptime roll. This kid-sized nap mat is soft and snuggly, and includes a pillow at the end for your child to lay her head on. When naptime is over,… Read more ... 
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a fabric carnation. It’s made from lightweight jersey, which has the double-bonus of not fraying AND of curling on the edges when pulled slightly. This would make a pretty brooch or purse… Read more ... 
Click over to Craft Passion to find out how to create a cute fabric cover for a notebook or journal. A loop of fabric provides a place to hold a pen and a magnetic snap closure makes it easy to… Read more ... 
There is little that is more frustrating than spending hours creating a garment only to realize at the end that you cut the garment out on the wrong size from the pattern. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking dedicates a post… Read more ... 
Amber from Ruffles and Roses continues her Summer of Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous knee-length ruffled skirt. It was inspired by a similar skirt she saw at Anthropologie. Made from knit fabric, it hugs… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a couple of plain t-shirts into this romantic lace-trimmed ruffled tee. Using t-shirts from lightweight knit gives it a fresh, airy feel. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Susan from Living with Punks made this pretty dress for her daughter, and shares the pattern on her blog. This is such a pretty dress! A ruffle accents the neckline, while a sash ties around the gathered waist. The pattern… Read more ... 
