Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Amy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow for making her Twinkle Star Tooth Fairy Pillow. It’s a star shaped pillow with a loop at the top so you can hang it from a door knob or bed post. … Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shows how sophisticated a simple boxy top can be. In fact, they show it three ways, using color blocking, arm length, and waist ties to create variations on the look. Made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight… Read more ... 
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shows how to make this zippered key pouch. The small zippered pouch can attach to a keychain so you’ve always got it when you need it. It’s just big enough to hold your small essentials but… Read more ... 
Cassie from Little Red Window shows how you can make this play sewing machine out of a cardboard box. Seriously! This is SOOO cute!! She created the cardboard play sewing machine for her young son, who was showing interest in… Read more ... 
Ana from Stepalica shares a tutorial at Lolita Patterns showing how to make this dramatic twisted pleat skirt. Instead of traditional vertical pleats, this skirt has pleats set at an angle. It can go dressy or professional or casual depending… Read more ... 
A vintage tea towel makes the cutest panels for a little girl’s skirt. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make one. The funky colors and bold images from the vintage linens are perfect for a little girl’s skirt! … Read more ... 
Instead of spending a lot of money on a pair of boyfriend jeans at the mall, Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how you can DIY a pair from a pair of mean’s jeans. The boyfriend jean has a slim… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can take in an oversized, boxy t-shirt to give it a more flattering fit. She takes it in at the side seam and down the arm, and then rolls up the sleeve… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshows how you can make a set of lovely linen dinner napkins trimmed with crochet lace at one edge. How beautiful would a table be when set with these napkins at each place? They’re… Read more ... 
Sock monkeys are cute, but being a crazy cat lady I tend to think that sock kitties are even cuter. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make him from the traditional brown… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a sunglass case to keep your cute new sunnies from getting scratched in your purse. (I have done that too many times to count!!) It’s made from faux leather, with a… Read more ... 
Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Easy Cross Back Summer Dress for a toddler girl. The shape of this dress gives great flexibility in sizing and in style. With straps that cross… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings show how you can whip up a reversible book tote in just 15 minutes. It has long straps so you can carry it cross-body, which is particularly helpful when you’ve got it loaded full of… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek A Boo Pattern Shop shows how you can make a sundress for a 15″ doll. It has a straight cut bodice, a gathered skirt, and ribbons for straps. Velcro makes an easy closure in the back. The… Read more ... 
Diane from Craftypod shares a tutorial for making her Happy Hexie Pins. It’s a fun project to use up some of your smaller fabric scraps. She shows a layered version made with two sizes of hexies, and also a… Read more ... 
