Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Fleeting Thing shares a free pattern on their blog for making a pair of soft fabric shoes for a baby. The ruffles around the front are such a pretty detail! The pattern is for a size 3 months – perfect… Read more ... 
Dana from A Place in the Cloud shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Boy’s Best Vest. The toddler-sized vest would be so cute for church or Christmas dressy! The pattern is in size 18month, but you could … Read more ... 
Michelle from Design Camp PDX shares a free pattern and tutorial at the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store for making. Instead of the traditional circular skirt, this is square-shaped tree skirt. The heavy woolen fabric is evokes the mood of a… Read more ... 
Maridith from Strictly Homemade shares with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled fleece cape for an 18″ doll. It’s a doll-sized version of a cape she made for her daughter from a pattern by Seamingly Smitten. Get … Read more ... 
Christy from Sweet Tidings Handmade guest blogs in the Simply Christmas series at Shabby Art Boutique with a free pattern and tutorial for making a cute Little Red Riding Hood Christmas ornament. I’m loving the sweet, retro vibe it gives! … Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a belted yoke dress. The design is inspired by a similar dress from Urban Outfitters. The pattern is for a woman’s size 6-8, but you can easily adjust it up… Read more ... 
Pam from Tried & True shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Retro Space Age Christmas stockings out of felt. The series includes a rocket, a ray gun, a robot, and a spaceship, all on a starburst background. … Read more ... 
Nicole from Our Cozy Nest shares a free pattern and tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making a pretty purse. She calls it Ruby’s Party Bag, and it can be made out of three fat eighths of coordinating fabric prints … Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create these cute hairbands out of printed elastic. You just cut them to length and knot the elastic. It can’t get much easier than that!! But… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a baby’s sleep sack. The sleep sack will keep baby warm while she sleeps, but unlike a blanket she can’t kick it off. The pattern is sized for… Read more ... 
Jen from bettycrockerass shares a tutorial for sewing up a handy iPad stand. The triangular stand holds the iPad at an angle for hands-free reading. This would make an awesome gift!! Get the tutorial.
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Idle Hands Empty Brain shows how to make an itty bitty pouch to hold thimbles or perhaps a bit of small change. The top opens when you squeeze the sides together. The pouch gets its stiff sides from a recycled… Read more ... 
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. A small loop makes it easy to hang on a cabinet knob or from a hook, so it’s always right where you need it. This would make a… Read more ... 
In The Spool Shaped Bead online workshop, artist and designer Alma Stoller teaches how to use surface design techniques to create a unique fabric bead. The obvious use for a bead like this is jewelry, but you could also… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, Moona Fabrics One of her readers will win a 7 fat quarter bundle from the Taali collection by Monaluna! The fabric is made from 100% organic cotton and… Read more ... 
