Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Alida from Alida Makes shows how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to give it a swingy high-low hem. Obviously you’ll need to adjust the front hem so it comes up a little bit, but if you want it to… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dota Chair shows how to add lace trim to the sleeves of a t-shirt. It’s an easy addition, requiring only a little bit of hand sewing. Though she shows it as a quick… Read more ... 
Henry Happened shows how to make a drawstring travel jewelry travel pouch, no sewing required. It’s quickly made, using a fabric napkin (already hemmed for you!) and a length of ribbon. If for some reason you can’t find a fabric… Read more ... 
Do you remember making a clay pot built from coils of rolled clay? Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a soft fabric version. It’s a fun project to make from your scraps. You can use it as… Read more ... 
Julie from The Domestic Groove shows how to make a dish mat to sit underneath your dish drainer. The top is a pretty cotton print, but the layer underneath is a towel so it’ll absorb the water that drips from … Read more ... 
Jen at iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making her Zig Zag Maxi skirt. The criss cross stripes create flattering lines across your hips. It can go dressy or casual depending on what you wear it with and how… Read more ... 
Rachael Rabbit shares a tutorial for making a teepee play tent for kids. You’ll need 90″ wide muslin for this project, so look for extra wide quilt backing fabric. Or, repurpose a sheet or duvet cover. And if you want… Read more ... 
Where do you keep your pattern weights? I keep mine tucked in a compartment in my sewing box. Nanny from NannyNotes2U has a better solution. She made her own pattern weight with magnets on the back so she can store… Read more ... 
Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how to braid strips of fabric into a pretty headband. I love a good scrap bin project!! A bit of elastic sewn at the bottom helps it fit snug around your head. Go to … Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows a maxi dress variation on a basic pillowcase dress. In addition to lengthening the dress to a maxi length, she uses elastic thread shirring to gather it in at the waist. Go to Sugar … Read more ... 
Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates (and co-hosted by Kojo Designs) with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little swing top for your toddler girl. She shows how to … Read more ... 
This ice cube tray is supposed to make long skinny pieces of ice to fit in a water bottle, but Karent from Sew Many Ways uses it in to organize her sewing stuff instead. Go to her blog to see … Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making a ringer onesie. LOVE! They have a delightfully retro feel and work equally well for boy or girl. This would make an awesome baby shower gift! The pattern comes… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a little girl’s patchwork skirt. Piecing the skirt allows you to use smaller cuts of fabric, and you get a fun interplay of color and pattern. The waistband is a simple elastic… Read more ... 
You say it’s impossible to get any sewing done with the kids home from school for the summer? Then check out this tutorial by Jill from Creating My Way To Success. She shows how you c an make an apron… Read more ... 