Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make her Endless Options Scarf Top. The look is laid-back, easy breezy summertime. Shown here is an off-the-should look, but there are plenty of other variations you can make with it. It’s super easy… Read more ... 
Amity from Lolita Patterns shows her easy method for pucker-free darts. Her tutorial takes you through the marking, the sewing, and the pressing. Her tracing method doesn’t require tracing paper or wheel, and her sewing method allows you to skip… Read more ... 
An unbalanced pants pattern can wreak havoc on the fit. Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows how to balance a plus size pants pattern. An unbalanced pattern will make pants that hand crooked or twist around your legs or have… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of shorts from stretch knit fabric, using fold-over elastic to finish the edges and create the waistband. The soft elastic wraps around the edge of the fabric for a… Read more ... 
Is a pencil pouch for a 3-ring binder on your child’s back-to-school list? You could buy one at the store, or you could make one yourself. Caroline from Sew Can She shows how. She gives it a clear vinyl front,… Read more ... 
Amy from My 3 Monsters shares the pattern for her iPhone wallet. The wallet holds her iPhone as well as credit cards, license, and a bit of cash. But here’s the awesome part. It has a perfectly placed hole on… Read more ... 
Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shares a tutorial over at Spoonful showing how to make these awesome Zipper Monster Wallet Cuffs. The’ve got fun monster features, like a googly eyes and funky hair and big tongues. Their big zippered mouths … Read more ... 
Caitlin at Merry Thought shows how you can make this flower trug to carry your cut flowers in from the garden. Your pretty flowers can rest gently inside the open-sided bag. A pair of wooden dowels make the handles. It’s… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a little girl’s dress with a pocketful of painted butterflies. It’s a basic tank dress made from knit fabric (youc an use yardage, or a large t-shirt). She customizes it with… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can adapt a baby leggings pattern to make them jeggings instead. It’s really just a matter of using a denim-y stretch fabric and adding back pockets and belt loops. Go to her … Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this lace trimmed summer top for little girls. You can make it from lightweight cotton fabric and eyelet trim. It’s so pretty in all… Read more ... 
Over at FreeSpirit Fabric blog, you can download a PDF tutorial for making this zippered pencil case. With back-to-school just around the corner, it’s a timely project. You can make them for elementary aged children, tweens, teens, or even for… Read more ... 
Ama Ryllis over at Ohoh Blog shows how you can refashion a collared button-up shirt to a bow blouse. She removes the collar and replaces it with long fabric ties that you can tie into a big loopy bow. Go… Read more ... 
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how to shir fabric with elasti thread. Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to make stretchy gathers. You’ll often find it on the bodice of sundresses or strapless dresses. I’ve also seen it as… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this pleated half apron, trimmed with a pretty ribbon at the hem and the waistband. Ribbon also creates a couple of stripes across the skirt. They made theirs out of a linen and added some… Read more ... 
