Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kelli from True Bias shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Toddler Swing Tank. This is such a great shirt for summertime play! It would work well out of any lightweight fabric – e.g., cotton, linen, or… Read more ... 
Tony from Sugar Tart Crafts guest blogs at Naptime Crafters shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Peanut Swaddler. The hourgass shape fits snug to a baby’s sleeping position, and a two-way zipper means you can open from… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a set of Fleece Farm Friends. The animal softies are based on a ball shape, with features added on to turn them into a chick, a cow, a mouse,… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a swim cover-up tunic for little girls. The long-sleeved and hooded cover-ups are made from a terry cloth and have raglan sleeves. The pattern is… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Moona Fabrics, with a set of fat quarters from Art Gallery Fabric’s Rhapsodia line (in the Sweet Journey palette to go to one of her readers. This collection is due out later this… Read more ... 
Jen, aka The Crafting Fiend, shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Swinging Swingy Dress for toddler girls. The loose, swingy, sleeveless dress is pretty, and also easy for small children to play in. … 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 ... 
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a PDF tutorial on her blog for making her Tulip Blouse. It’s quick to make and the blousey shape is perfect for spring. The tutorial includes instructions for making the pattern and sewing it up. … Read more ... 
Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how you can make a baby doll carrier so your child can take her doll along with her on her adventures. It’s made like a backpack for hands-free baby carrying. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s jacket with cropped sleeves, perfect for spring layering. The pattern is for size 4T, but you could probably adjust it up or… Read more ... 
Heather from Magnolia Skies and Naturally Crafted Mama shares a free pattern for making a cozy for your mason jar drinking glasses. It’s made from a felted sweater that will absorb condensation and protect your hands from the cold (or… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Stacishares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Apron. The halter-style top has straps running through a casing, giving a flexible fit and pretty gathers. A waistband, pockets, and… Read more ... 
Head over to the Pellon blog for a tutorial showing how ot make a picnic bag and blanket set. The project is designed by Bev McCullough from Flamingo Toes. It’s a free project but you will need to create… Read more ... 
Heather from Feathers Flights shows how you can turn one of your t-shirts into a pair of shortalls for a baby. The soft knit shortalls are perfect for springtime weather! Any words or graphics on the tees become oversized and… Read more ... 
Amanda fromKitschy Coo continues the Make It In A Metre series on her blog with a free pattern and tutorial for making her Tennis Skirt for little girls. The A-line skirt is easy to make and uses far less… Read more ... 
