Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Amity from Lolita Patterns shows her easy method for pucker-free darts. Her tutorial takes you through the marking, the sewing, and the pressing. Her tracing method doesn’t require tracing paper or wheel, and her sewing method allows you to skip… Read more ... 
Over at FreeSpirit Fabric blog, you can download a PDF tutorial for making this zippered pencil case. With back-to-school just around the corner, it’s a timely project. You can make them for elementary aged children, tweens, teens, or even for… Read more ... 
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Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional has a treat for you over at the Birch Fabrics blog. She is guest posting there with a free pattern for this little girl’s reversible wrap top. It ties at the side and has … Read more ... 
How cute is this strawberry bikini top! Squee!! Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns made it, starting with a plain bikini top and adding the crocheted embellishments. It’s a simple DIY, and she’s got a quick tute on her blog telling… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shares the pattern she used to make a pair of summer shorts for herself. They fit snugly and have a narrow waistband. They’re short enough to be flirty but still long enough to keep everything covered… Read more ... 
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a girl’s two-piece tankini swimsuit. The simple lines and the striped fabric remind me of the suits you can get from Mini Boden. She gives it contrast straps and… Read more ... 
This vintage-inspired sundress by SewVeraVenus is all kinds of fabulous! Love, love, love!! She’s sharing the bodice pattern as a free download. She gives two variations – the first a gathered scoop-neck (shown with a gathered skirt), and the second… Read more ... 
Laura from Craftstorming shares a free pattern for making this sweet kimono set for a baby. Her free pattern includes the kimono style top and matching pants, both made from a stretch knit to be soft against baby’s tender skin. … Read more ... 
FreeSpirit Fabric shares a free downloadable project sheet for making the ADORM-able Towel Wrap. It’s a towel wrap with straps and an elastic casing across the chest. The project is designed for college kids moving off the the dorm this… Read more ... 
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a basic summer tank for boys. It has a loose fit and hangs long. And made from a lightweight knit, the sleeveless top will help keep him cool in the… Read more ... 
You can find a free pattern for this soft doll over at Simple Simon & Co. . Her dress has a removable skirt and a Peter Pan collar. They’re providing the pattern and tutorial as part of their Skirting the… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a boy’s dressy vest. The one she shows in her post was part of her son’s Easter outfit earlier this year. You could make one for church wear, or… Read more ... 
The Lonely Walnut made these lovely lace shorts for herself. The white lace and lavender underlayer are so light and airy! She used a basic shorts pattern, adding strips of lace before sewing them up. She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights made a pair of summer sandals for her little boy, and she shares the pattern and how-to over on her blog. The soft soled sandals are made from vinyl you can buy at the fabric store,… Read more ... 