Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew4Home shows how to make a pretty tote bag with a ruffled outer pocket and straps that tie in a knot at the shoulder. Mismatchy buttons attach the straps to the bag. They made theirs out of a toile, but… Read more ... 
Would you believe that this frumpy, dumpy dress could become a kicky new spring dress? Jennifer from Two Butterflies took her scissors and sewing machine to the dress and did just that, and shares the results on her blog. Go … Read more ... 
Rose from A Rosie Sweet Home made this reversible jacket for her toddler daughter, using a jacket that fit her young child as a guide for cutting the pattern. It turned out so CUTE!! Want to make one for yourchild? … Read more ... 
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Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer pair of shorts. The inspiration was a high-waisted gathered short in a brightly patterned silk. They came with a price tag of $310. She got a… Read more ... 
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a D-ring belt out of webbing. The plain webbing she uses is just right for a boy’s belt; if you wanted… Read more ... 
The entry period of The Typography Challenge by Ricochet and Away! and Sew La Vie has ended, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite typogrpahy themed project. You can vote once per day throughout the month of April. … Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make reusable snack and sandwich bags with an easy foldover top. They’re made from a laminated cotton for a wipe-clean surface. (The side that faces the… Read more ... 
Jessica from My Inner Need To Create shows how she made the cool fabric strip detail on the sleeves of this dress. The dress is a Star Wars themed prom dress, and the sleeves the design of her client. I’m… Read more ... 
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shows how to make her Summer Song Tote. The pretty tote is lined, with an interior pocket and a loop to hang your keys from. The outside of the bag is embellished with a contrast… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can turn a t-shirt into a hoodie. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just 10 minutes and a couple of seams. Get the tutorial. [photo from The Stuff of Success]… Read more ... 
Kristin from Skirt As Top pieced together two colors of yellow shot cotton to create a sunshine-y Easter dress for her young daughter. This dress makes my heart so happy! She shares a tutorial showing how she pieced the starburst… Read more ... 
I’m seeing stripes all over the place this season. And no wonder – they’re lively and fresh, but not too busy. If you’re sewing a garment from striped fabric, having the stripes match at the seams always looks nice. Tasia… Read more ... 
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shows off the lovely spring dresses she made for her daughters. She got the idea from a shirred skirt tutorial she found at Sew Like My Mom. The skirt is made from a t-shirt,… Read more ... 
If you haven’t tried freezer paper stenciling yet, you’re missing out on a quick and easy way to add a painted design to fabric. It gives the crisp, clean edges like screen printing, but doesn’t require expensive equipment or complicated… Read more ... 
