Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Prudent Baby shows how you can make a fitted crib sheet. They’ve published similar tutorials for crib sheets in the past, but this one shows how you can make quick work of it by using your serger. Go to … Read more ... 
Sewing clothes from striped fabrics can be tricky. If the pieces aren’t placed straight on the fabric, you’ll end up with crooked stripes. If the stripes on the front and back pieces don’t match, it can look messy at the… Read more ... 
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern on their blog for making a little girl’s racerback dress. It’s a simple A-line in the front. In the back, the dress is gathered on to the racerback. It’s a cute detail that… Read more ... 
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to finish off the edges of knit fabric with a simple binding. Get the how-to.
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Kristina from Kristina J. shows how to embellish a pair of plain t-strap sandals with pom poms. They’re made from seam binding, which is a lightweight trim with a subtle shine. I’m LOVING the soft colors and the ombre effect! … Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she added a pop of the neon trend to a boxy top, turning it into a cardigan in the process. Cute! Get the how-to. [photo from See Kate Sew]… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern for making a baby romper out of an adult’s t-shirt. They’re quick to sew up, with easy ribbon tie straps. The washed and worn knit… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a fun project in Green Child magazine for using a child’s outgrown t-shirts. She cuts them into strips and turns them into fabric flowers. I think this would also be a neat way to… Read more ... 
Jeans. There doesn’t seem to be a happy middle ground between the 1-inch show your crack super low rise jeans, and the high waisted much mocked “mom jeans”. J from Jillian’s Refashions came up with a solution. She took a… Read more ... 
Kristy from Swamp Hollow Designs shows how to make her Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top. She shows how you can draft your own pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a sizing guide, so you can make this in just… Read more ... 
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how to make a tooth fairy pilow that can be hung on a door or bed knob. Made from a square of fabric in a fun novelty print, the design works equally well for boys… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest added this awesome dinosaur design to a t-shirt for her young son, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. Get the template.
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Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool cuff out of nylon webbing and scrap leather, embellished with leather stamps and contrast stitching. Go to her tutorial… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a new cover for a car seat. Whether you just want to give a bit more personality to the cover, or your hiding a stained or worn out cover, a… Read more ... 
Emmy from Craft The Pain Away shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered case to hold a Nintendo 3DS. You can make one from just twofat quarter (and a zipper, some fleece, and some… Read more ... 
