Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kari at U Create shows how to make a European pillow sham. European pillows are large square decor pillows, typically 26 x 26 or 28 x 28. They can be used as decorative pillows for bedding, but I have also… Read more ... 
One of my least favorite (and most stressful for me) sewing tasks is sewing down buttons. When I sew them by hand, they always seem to shift and end up slightly awry. When possible, I prefer to sew them down… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Dear Stella showing how to make this square top with a curved bottom and a vent at the back. From the front, it’s a simple boxy top with a curved… Read more ... 
I am an absolute sucker for kitties. I am also a sucker for tiny things. So a free pattern for a tiny kitty plushie? I squealed out loud! The pattern comes from Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and… Read more ... 
If you have a child in a scouting program, sooner or later you’ll be faced with a stack of badges that need to be sewn down to the uniform. Many of them are now made to iron down, but that… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a raglan-sleeved version of her Easy Tee. It has the same loose fit, but with raglan instead of dolman sleeves. Her tutorial shows how to adapt a dolman sleeve pattern (or… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Gypsy Doll Face Pillow. The pillow is a giant doll face with big eyes and fluffy flowers in her yarn hair. It would make a fun accent for… Read more ... 
Rompers and one piece outfits are easy dressing options for a baby or small child. That is, until it’s diaper change or potty time. Then you’ve got to get the whole thing off the child, take care of business, and… Read more ... 
Craft Foxes shares a tutorial telling how to make a flower boutonniere out of an old necktie. They work equally well for men to wear on a suit, or for women to wear as a brooch. This is a great… Read more ... 
Shauna at Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this ruffled duster jacket for her daughter. The lightweight jacket is just right for fall layering, when you need a little something on your arms but not necessarily a full blown… Read more ... 
Jodi from Sew Fearless made a set of leather and cotton belting handles for a bag she’s making. The core of the handles is the cotton belting, with leather strips sewn on it. The leather is sewn to both sides… Read more ... 
Abby from Things for Boys shows how to make a turned lapped seam. This seam finish has the fabric wrap around a seam allowance that has been pressed open. (It’s hard to describe with words, but her tutorial shows how… Read more ... 
Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make a little girl’s gathered knit skirt with a foldover yoga waistband. I love a foldover waistband for the ease of installation and the comfort… Read more ... 
Sophie from Cirque Du Bebe shows how you can have it all – at least when it comes to your bathing suit. Her DIY convertible swimsuit straps attach to the suit with inconspicuous hooks. When you want your suit to… Read more ... 
Melissa from Melly sews takes zippered pouches back to school with this tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch that looks like a sheet of notebook paper. The blue and red lines are stitched with thread, and the pencil… Read more ... 
