Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Tan from Squirrelly Made used sequin trim to write a message on a plain t-shirt. She stitched the sequin trim down, but you could make it a no-sew version by gluing it down. (Just be sure to use a glue… Read more ... 
These color blocked gloves look like they came from a trendy-trendy store, but they’re actually a DIY from two pairs of inexpensive solid colored gloves. Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to cut and resew them into one pair of… Read more ... 
Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. ! Look closely. That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie. They share a tutorial showing how you can make one. Go to Simple Simon … Read more ... 
Nicole from Improv Diary, and co-author of Improv Sewing, shows a heart applique that’s cool year round. The design is inspired by the classic “mom” heart tattoo motif. I’m loving the way she made the fabric banner stitched… Read more ... 
When I think of a maxi dress, I think of a dress with a long gathered skirt. Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a more shape hugging version of the maxi dress. The silhouette is long… Read more ... 
Amanda from Double Stitching guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern and tutorial for making a sweatshirt outfit for a 12″ doll. The outfit includes a hoodie shirt and a pair… Read more ... 
Allie from Freshly Completed made this baby view mirror for her car for just $1 in supplies. The dollar bought the mirror, and she raided her fabric & notions stash for the rest. She shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shows how she made this lovely little cell phone pouch. It’s made from leather, covered in a brightly colored lace. It hangs from chain straps. LOVE!! Go to her tutorial.
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When your child outgrows a pair of pants, you can can often squeeze a little more life out of them by letting down the hems. The fabric that is folded up on the back as hem can be added to… Read more ... 
Would you believe that this aweseome lace front sweatshirt was once a frumpy dumpy sweatshirt with an outdated country motif printed on it? And stained, too! Most people would have justed tossed it, but Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation saw… Read more ... 
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do wanted the look of an Anthropologie tee, but not the price tag that comes with it. She DIY’d her own and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Don’ worry,… Read more ... 
I have been a crazy crafting lady lately, thanks to Michaels Craft it Forward promotion celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. They sent me a gift card to use to make a Random Act of Kindness. Thank you, Michaels!!… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to use strips of gathered fabric to applique a t-shirt. She used the strips to create a pretty heart motif. The edges of the fabric are left raw, so it’s a quick technique. Raid… Read more ... 
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs made this t-shirt dress as a Valentine’s outfit for her daughter. But because she went with a navy and white instead of the typical red and white color scheme, she can wear it all year. … Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff used sequin trim to create a pair of fabulously sparkly suspenders for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. They’re cute with pants or a skirt. Go to her blog for … Read more ... 
