Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Paige from Pink Lemonade and Simply Handmade guest blogs over at Sew Much Ado with a tutorial showing how to update the look of a longsleeved top. She cuts off the arms to make it sleeveless and then adds a… Read more ... 
Heather from Crafty Schemes shows how to create a puffy, ruched effect on t-shirt sleeves. She started with a long-sleeved tee, then shortened the sleeves and made them all gathered and puffy. What a cute sleeve detail!! Go to the … Read more ... 
Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make this lovely table runner with ruffles at either end. A solid color fabric keeps the design simple and shows off the ruffles. Go to the tutorial.
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Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a tutorial for making a John John, a pair of short overalls for a little boy. This style is so timeless! She uses an existing pair as a pattern. You can keep the design more… Read more ... 
So you need a fitted sheet, but only have a flat sheets in your linen closet? Crafting a Green World shows how you can turn the flat sheet into a fitted sheet. They say it can be done in just… Read more ... 
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this pleated summer sundress with tie-top straps. What a pretty dress! The front of the bodice is pleated, while the back of the dress is shirred with elastic thread. Growth pleats add subtle… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has an awesome giveaway going on right now – a $50 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop and a pattern for the Ruthie Clutch by Anna Maria Horner. Want to get in on the giveaway? Go … Read more ... 
The edgestitch foot is one of my absolute favorite specialty feet. Not only does it help you achieve perfectly straight lines of edgestitching, but you can also use it to stitch in the ditch. Amy from Badskirt gives a great… Read more ... 
Kathleen from Grosgrain guest blogs over at Skip to My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make this Cottage Chic Reversible Apron. The rouded shape and ruffles around the bottom look so retro! All you need are a pair… Read more ... 
Toni from Make It Perfect guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to refashion a sweater into a cardigan a la Emma Pillsbury from Glee. She even includes a quick how-to for making Emma’s signature cardigan… Read more ... 
Twirling Betty shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this beautiful fabric growth chart. She starts with plain muslin, and then uses embroidery, fabric markers, and stamps to add the words and measurements. Simple paper tags show… Read more ... 
Is the summertime heat getting you down? Michelle from jakboutique and My Gramma Said shares a tutorial for making this cute Heat Wave Halter from a man’s buttondown shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Look! It’s another faceless dolly made by yours truly for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge! Actually, the reason I’m showing the picture isn’t because of the dolly, it’s because of the dress. This is the dress I designed… Read more ... 
