Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to mend a torn side pocket in a pair of men’s suit pants. Get the tute. [photo from Feather’s Flights]… Read more ... 
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog that takes a boy’s button down shirt from average to rock star cool. She does it by adding bias tape trim to the button placket and collar, and replacing the pocket… Read more ... 
Chie from Vivat Veritas guest blogs at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make a cropped high low top out of a button down shirt. If you’re not brave enough to show your bare belly, you could always… Read more ... 
Sometimes a pair of jeans has so many holes that there’s just now way to hide the patching. If that’s the case, you can always turn the patches into a fashion statement. Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she… Read more ... 
If you sew, sooner or later you’re going to have to stitch down a button. Tracey Toole shares a tutorial over at the Etsy New York Team blog showing how to do it. Get the tute.
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Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Me Sew Crazy for making a baby romper out of a man’s button down shirt. How cute is this!! It has a little collar just like a daddy… Read more ... 
I know it’s true. You know it’s true. Now you can let the whole world know the truth about your hobby. “Sewing is cheaper than therapy.” You can get the free printable at U Create. You can get it… Read more ... 
Meg from Meggipeg shows how she adapted a basic camisole pattern to turn it into a drapey high-low top. The look was inspired by a designer top that carried a $290 price tag. She made hers with $2 of thrifted… Read more ... 
Abigail from Much More Than The Birds shows how you can make this chic summer top. The A-line top is beautiful in its simplicity! The front has a contrast Peter Pan collar. The back is left open, with a bow… Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a little girl’s patchwork skirt. The patchwork is bright and happy, and the pleated pockets are such a nice detail! You could use a charm pack of precut 5″ squares, or… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use bleach and a cold wax pen to create a batik effect. The cold wax pen is usually used for decorating candles, but you can also… Read more ... 
Kristina J. shows how you can use the color blocking trend to add extra length to a skirt (or dress). In her example, she matches the color and texture of a striped skirt, but you could also use contrsting fabric… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs in the Sew In Tune series at Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! with a tutorial showing how to make a messenger style iPad bag. It’s lined in felt to protect the tablet’s screen. The… Read more ... 
Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs shares a tutorial on her blog, Shannon Sews, showing how you can lengthen a covered elastic belt. Because it’s covered with scrunchy tube of fabric, you can open the belt and add a lengthening piece… Read more ... 
