Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a bookmark that won’t slip out. It has an elastic strap to keep it in place. Go to her blog for the tute. [photo from Make It and Love… Read more ... 
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make this gathered knit fabric basket weave pillow. Nothing is actually woven, though. Instead, squares of gathered knit fabric are pieced together in a basket weave pattern.. Her post is part of… Read more ... 
Petra from Bag of Pretty shows the quick fix she made to her child’s car seat that was wearing through in places. Instead of trashing it, or making a whole new slipcover, she stitched leather knee pads to the spots… Read more ... 
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a blousey knit top with a double keyhole detail at the neck. It’s a cute look for her tween-aged daughter, but it would also be nice for adults or for younger … Read more ... 
Office chairs are all about function, and not so much about form. I mean, who actually has a pretty chair sitting in front of their computer desk? Amy from Positively Splendid does, but that’s because she created a slipcover for… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make the cutest polka dot burp cloths. They’re quick and easy to make, and the design works equally well for boy or girl. Go to her blog for … Read more ... 
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for a simple pillowcase you can make in just 5 minutes. It’s made from two coordinating prints – one for the body of the pillow, and another for the trim down… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put in a flat front, elastic back waistband. This is a good solution for a pair of pants or a skirt where you want to have a flat front (no gathers) but also… Read more ... 
Ellie Inspired shares a free pattern for their Ciao Bella dress for a little girl. It’s a peasant style dress that can be made with our without rows of ruffles on the skirt. It’s shown here made from an eyelet… Read more ... 
Things We Do shows how to make a leather card wallet, no sewing required. The sides are glued together, and the closure is a knotted loop of elastic cord. If you wanted, you could sew the sides instead of gluing. … Read more ... 
This blog is no longer active. Prayse from A Barefoot Bride shares a tutorial for making this puffy taggie caterpillar toy. His body is made from fabric puffs, with ribbon tags for his little feet. Cu-u-ute! Go to her tute.… Read more ... 
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase. What an awesome idea!! Go to … Read more ... 
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child. The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a sweater with a raw edge linen neckline. The linen is stitched around the neck, tying in a bow at the back. She knit the sweater herself and also gives the… Read more ... 
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make layered knit skirt. Her project is part of Babylock’s National Serger Month. It has a simple band of stretch fabric for the waistband. (Sooo comfortable in hot weather!) The different directions… Read more ... 
