Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
I know, I know… people these days call them “harem” pants. But back in the day, they were Hammer Pants. Am I showing my age? Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. gets the name right in her blog post, where… Read more ... 
Check out the crossover neck on this hoodie sweatshirt Heather from Feather’s Flights made for her son. It’s a cool look that also seems like it would give good coverage to a neck to keep it warm. Go to her … Read more ... 
Taylor Made shows how to make a monogrammed diaper bag tag. Not toting around a diaper bag these days? Make one for your purse or laptop bag, or your luggage, or maybe for your child to hang from her backpack. … Read more ... 
If you’re wanting to learn to sew, or maybe you’re teaching someone to sew, a drawstring bag makes an excellent first project. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – holding toys, toiletris, even … Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls used a zipper insertion to remove extra width from a boxy sweatshirt. She didn’t actually cut the fabric, so the zipper just makes a big pleat in the back. I love this! It gives the… Read more ... 
Max from Max California shows how she created the dripping pocket for a t-shirt. Love!! The shirt was part of a punk rock-inspired outfit she made for her entry into the recent Boys’ Week challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a close a pillow opening with a handstitch that’s virtually invisible. It’s called a ladder stitch. It’s also often used when closing up stuffing holes on a softie. Go to her blog … Read more ... 
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to create a no-sew Valentine’s sweater that’s got an edge. She created a giant heart shape out of safety pins. Technically, there is some sewing involved with the handstitched “XO” at the… Read more ... 
Oh, how my tweenish daughter would love this butterfly sleeve tunic that Ashley from Make It and Love It made! Happy news for me, she shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Even happier news for me, it’s a… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Much Ado guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make add pintucks to a bodice. This is such a pretty detail for a dress! Go to her … Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! –… Read more ... 
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a simple felt heart pouch. You can fill it with treats and hang it on a doorknob or coat hook. The edges won’t fray so there’s no need to finish them… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shows how you can create this cute scrunchy button scarf. The gathers down the center are made with elastic thread shirring, so you’ll need a relatively lightweight fabric such as a quilting cotton, knit fabric, flannel, or… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and SewSet shows how to make a cool pin and chain closure for a clutch purse. You can make one using some standard jewelry making supplies (chain, pliers, and large pin). Go to her blog … Read more ... 
