Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
It’s Ruffles 2012 at See Kate Sew, and Jessica from Me Sew Crazy kicks things off with a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of ruffled baby bloomers. The pattern is sized 0-6 months, perfect for making… Read more ... 
You know all those decorative stitches on your machine that you never use? Here’s your project where you can try them all out. Debra and Nicole from Improv Diary show how to create their Simply Sewn Canvas Easter Basket, accented… Read more ... 
Kara from Creations by Kara shows how to make these fabric carrots. I’m loving the little dimples stitched into the sides! They look just like real carrots! Get the tutorial.
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The folks at Lark Crafts give us an early Easter treat with a handful of bunny tutorials – three bunny softies and a bunny garland. Included in the bunch is this sweet Bunny Pal softie, which can be found in… Read more ... 
Pillowcase dresses typically have a bow tied right at the soulder. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a little girl’s pillowcase dress with the bow smackdab in the center of the front. Or back. The dress can… Read more ... 
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Pop Pop Preppy top for little girls. The sleeveless tunic top has a criss-cross bodice edged in small ruffles. This would be so sweet with… Read more ... 
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares some free Easter and springtime applique templates on her blog. She’s got a bunny, a chick, a happy sunshine, and an Easter egg. These would be so cute on t-shirts,… Read more ... 
Jamie from Jamie Christina Designs and Pretty Ditty shows how to make this breezy swingy summer top. The shape looks like it would be difficult to draft, but it’s actually just four squares of fabric. The angled pieces look really… Read more ... 
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Dutch Baby Dress. This A-line jumper dress is so versatile! You can sew it up out of a single print or piece together several fabrics. You can add… Read more ... 
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Soy Envelope Clutch bag, with a couple of variations for the closure. The original tutorial shows how to make the purse with a bag lock. … Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern on her blog for a pair of baby boy pants that you can make out of an old t-shirt. She adds contrast stitching down the front and around the knees. The… Read more ... 
Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers shares a free project at Craft showing how to make your own tailor’s ham. A tailor’s ham is useful when pressing out curved seams. The project is an excerpt from her new book Mend It … Read more ... 
Ruby fromZaaberryshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a little girl’s swimsuit. If you’re wanting to try your hand at making swimwear, a little girl’s suit is a good place to start. Their little bodies don’t… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a basic pair of pants for an 18″ doll. The basic pants pattern is so versatile! You can make them as dolly PJs or everyday summer pants. Add some ruffles… Read more ... 
Amy from Mahlimoo, Me & Three shows how to make a hot/cold pack filled with rice. Keep it in the freezer as a cold pack, or heat it up in the microwave when you need a hot pack. Get the… Read more ... 
