Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Matching doll and girl outfits are so much fun! Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows the school uniform that she made for her daughter’s American Girl doll. It matches her child’s actual school uniform perfectly! She used an outgrown uniform… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects has updated her original diaper & wipe pouch tutorial to add a long strap. The strap makes it easy to carry with you. Or, omit the strap for a pouch that’s easily tucked into a… Read more ... 
The fabric store isn’t your only source for sewing supplies. If you’re open to serendipity and aren’t looking for a specific item, you can find great deals fabric and sewing supplies at thrift stores and rummage sales. Abby Glassenberg from… Read more ... 
ooking for a stylish, functional, and totally DIY-able bag project? Ama from the Ohoh Blog has created something seriously cool—a modern Trio Zippered Bag that’s not only practical but also packed with personality.
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Anna from Plan B shows how to make a fan shaped zippered coin purse. She uses radiating lines of contrasting stitching to recreate the lines of the fans. A coordinating tassle hangs from the zipper pull. Go to her tutorial… Read more ... 
Aimee from Clones n Clowns shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it an off the shoulder ruffle. The tutorial is part of her 30 Days, 30 Tee-shirts series. Go to her tute.
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Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made these bleached and studded cutoffs out of a pair of thrifted high waisted jeans. Who knew “mom” jeans could look this cool? Go to her blog for the tute.
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Did you know you can use a serger to gather fabric? Assuming you’re using a four-thread stitch, you’ll end up with two rows of stitching with just one pass. And the top edge will be finished, too. Leslie from The … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated and pieced table runner. The difference in texture between the plain squares and the pleated squares creates a tone on tone checkerboard design. It’s beautiful out of the linen they used, but you… Read more ... 
Julie from Doe a Deery shows how to make a J Crew inspired nautical tee. She starts with a striped tee (easy enough to find at discount stores) and adds the little anchor applique. Go to her blog for the … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shares a quick and easy way to personalize a plain onesie. Doodle it with Sharpies! She used the permanent markers to create simple all over patterns on the plain white onesies. My fave is the one… Read more ... 
Diane from Diane’s Vintage Zest shares a free pattern for making a sunglass case. It opens down the long side, with a simple elastic loop and button closure. Go to her tutorial.
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Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a softie version of the classic chocolate Easter bunny. There’s no biting this guy’s ears off! Instead of actual chocolate, he’s made from a soft brown velour. Go to her tute… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make business card wallets with snap closures. Her tutorial includes two different versions of the snap: a tabbed snap clsoure, and a flat front (no tab) snap closure. Go to her … Read more ... 
Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern for making her Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants. This is the pattern she used to make pants for her own baby boy. The cuffs keep the pants legs down on the ankles,… Read more ... 
