Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help spread the word about the importance of early detection, Kim from Craftaphile shares a tutorial for making her Hope Scarf. The pink scarf from jersey knit fabric is quick, simple project… Read more ... 
One of the challenges of sewing on knit fabrics is that the edges tend to curl. This is particularly true with jersey fabric. One little tug and the fabric curls in, making it difficult to gauge a correct seam allowance. … Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a football-inspired shirt for a little boy. The appliqued numbers and mock shoulder pads look just like a grown-up jersey, but they’re sewn… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple layered jersey skirt. She shows it made for young daughter, but this would be great for the tweenish set as well. Get the tutorial.
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Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making a small child’s dress out of jersey knit. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at sewing knit fabric, this is a good pattern to start with. The construction is simple… Read more ... 
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this lounge-y romper out of a couple of t-shirts. Seriously cute!! And I’m loving the striped knit that she used! Get the tutorial.
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Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fleece cowl capelet that’s both stylish and warm. If you want a lighter weight cowl, you can also make this from a jersey knit. Get the free pattern and … Read more ... 
Melike from A Cup of Sparkle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an infinity scarf out of jersey knit and a bit of lace trim. It’s lightweight and lovely! Get the tutorial.
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Naomi from Sweet LemoNAYde shows how to make a quick and simple draped circle top. This is such a beautiful, elegant top! You can make it with just a couple of seams, plus finishing the neckline. Love it!! Get the … Read more ... 
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little tiered sundress out of jersey knit fabric. The layers of ruffles are so cute!! The straps are shirred with elastic thread and criss-cross in… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs resized a large sports jersey into a smaller version that fit her young son. It still has the numbers and logo, but it now fits her son’s smaller frame. Brilliant! This was a quick fix. … Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares another variation of her toddler jersey shorts and kid shorts patterns, this time adding cargo pockets. This would be so cute for boys or for girls! Get the tute.
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Craft Passion shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of knit shorts for toddlers. It works for either a boy or a girl. She made her soft knit shorts from an old polo shirt. The pattern is… Read more ... 
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how to make a wrap dress from jersey knit. The lightweight, easy-breezy style is soooo perfect for summer! Get the tutorial.
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Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with her Upcycled Hemless Tee-Skirt. The soft knit skirts are made from jersey knit fabric upcycled from three old t-shirts. And because jersey doesn’t ravel, there’s no… Read more ... 
