Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make awesome mummy costumes. Her tutorial includes instructions for making a traditional mummy (good for the guys), as well as a Mummy Princess… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern for her Elphoba Witch Hat over at Momtastic. It’s accented with rolled fabric flowers – because even wicked witches like a little bit of flair on their hats. The pattern… Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shares a free template for this cute gumball machine image to embellish a little girl’s plain tee. She made the template to recreate the look of her daughter’s favorite (but worn out) shirt. The images of… Read more ... 
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a cute toddler’s cap. The close-fitting little cap comes down over the ears to keep them warm and stays put with a tie under the chin. The… Read more ... 
Freezer paper stencils allow you to create detailed images on fabric. The glossy side of the of the freezer paper temporarily fuses to the fabric when it’s heated with an iron, so there’s no paint seeping under the edges of… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a hooded cape for Halloween costumes. They use fleece fabric – which is both easy to work with and inexpensive – but you could also use another fabric type if it suited… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs in the Handmade Dress-Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a fairy wand. This would be a fun part of a little girl’s dress-up wardrobe, but… Read more ... 
Adithi’s Amma Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make her Petal Skirt. The body of the skirt is made from eight petal-shaped pieces that overlap. The petals in her skirt are made from satin with an organza layer on… Read more ... 
April from Wildflowers & Whimsy guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s Tinkerbell tutu costume. She can wear it for Halloween, and then keep it out for dress-up fun throughout… Read more ... 
Nikki from Nature’s Heirloom shares a free pattern for her Simple Burp Cloth. The lightweight burpcloths are made from cotton and flannel. The curved shape contours to your your shoulder. If you don’t need some for yourself, why now make… Read more ... 
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 ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for making a set of school bags that all have circular bodies. The set includes a backpack, a messenger back, and a lunch bag. Make one or make all – they’re… Read more ... 
Whether your child wants to be a super hero, a princess, or a scary vampire, capes are an essential part of many Halloween costumes. Andrea from The Train To Crazy shows how to make simple cape, no sewing required. Get … Read more ... 
Cassi from Dinosaurs and Dumptrucks shows how to embellish a plain white onesie so that it looks like a giant sushi. Cute, cute!! She will be using this as a Halloween costume for her little guy. It would also make… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how ot make an easy no-sew tulle tutu. The fluffy tutu would make a great addition to a little girl’s dress-up wardrobe, or would be cute as part a Halloween costume. Get the … Read more ... 
