Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Just about any sewing mistake can be fixed with a seam ripper and a redo – except for cutting. Once you cut the fabric, there’s no uncutting. Sew It Love It shares a list of 12 common mistakes sewers make… Read more ... 
Amanda from Cables and Bows and Double Stitching shows how to make her Sweet and Simple Tank for a toddler girl. It’s made from a quilting weight cotton, with contrasting straps and ruffle across the neck. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Perfect Fitted Cap Sleeve Tee. I love it! The shaping of this simple tee really is spot on perfect. And if you wear a size medium she’s even got a pattern… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. shows how to slash and fringe a t-shirt to give it a trendy 80s vibe. Anyone else remember doing this back in middle school? It’s fun to see it a second time around. Get the tutorial … Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to create a maternity maxi dress. To keep it from looking like a giant tent, she ruched the sides at the belly to give extra room just where it’s needed. The… Read more ... 
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her little girl’s Twirling Skirt. The layered gathered skirt is super full – almost 90 inches circumference at its widest point. The full skirt would be so much fun for… Read more ... 
Salty Peanut Stitchery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of saddlebags for a bicycle, also known as panniers. The panniers fit across a rear bicycle rack with roomy pockets hanging down from either side. … Read more ... 
Jennet from Feathered Nest Studio guest blogs at The Vintage Sheet Blog with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging book pocket out of a vintage pillowcase. They show it hanging from a crib, but you could also hang… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmades hosting a giveaway for Skye Reve Fabrics. She’s got a fat quarter bundle of nine prints from Riley Blake Designs’ Dress Up Days collection. There’s also a coupon code to get 20% off your purchase… Read more ... 
Jessie from I’m Thinking… guest blogs in the Vintage May series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how she made this vintage-inspired lace party dress for her daughter. It has a beautifully scooped neckline, flutter sleeves, a… Read more ... 
I have always snapped a buttonhole foot on to my sewing machine whenever I’ve needed to stitch a buttonhole. It turns out that you can make one without the special foot. This is good to know when you’re needing a… Read more ... 
The neon trend this season has this child of the 80s all kinds of giddy happy. You can find clothes with neon accents in all the stores right now, but it’s also very easy to add a pop of neon… Read more ... 
Natalie from Hungry Hippie shows how to make a fabric case for an iPad or eReader (Kindle, Nook, etc.). It’s fully lined, with a layer of batting between to help protect your gadget. Get the tutorial.
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Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered coin purse on a key fob. She suggests making them for teacher gifts. That’s an awesome idea!! And because the coin purse is small,… Read more ... 
Karen from Sew Much 2 Luv shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a baby’s taggie toy. The top is made with a colorful patchwork, and ribbon tags in a variety of prints and textures stick out… Read more ... 
