Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
LiEr from ikat bag begins her series of tutorials on drafting your own patterns. This first post gives a rundown of the materials you’ll need and how to take measurements. Her tips for getting accurate measurements are awesome! She makes… Read more ... 
The folks at Fabricworm share their first free pattern on their blog with this Bandeau Romper and Beach Coverall. While rompers a cute for little girls, they’re pin-up girl sexy in an adult size. They made theirs from the new… Read more ... 
Monica from Happy Zombie takes a turn with Lizzy House’s Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a free pattern for this Dragon Slayer Satchel. Check out the cool dragon spikes down one of the sides, and then pointy dragon tail! How… Read more ... 
Pascale from //Between the Lines//shares a clever project on her blog – a clothes hanger wrapped in scrap fabric. What used to be something purely functional is now utterly delicious. Find out how to do it at //Between the Lines//… Read more ... 
Editor’s Note: The free pattern referred to in this post is currently housed in the archive at Scribd. Anyone can view archived documents for free, but Scribd won’t allow you to download or print the document without either purchasing a … Read more ... 
**The PDF file has been fixed and should print correctly. Now that it’s sized correctly, turn OFF page scaling. The dress skirt should be 5 inches wide when printed correctly.** My pledge for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge was… Read more ... 
Ruth from Hammer & Thread shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these super cute owl softies. Know anybody hooooo needs a new softie? Get the free pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Hammer & Thread]
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Sarah from Dolls & Daydreams and Dolly Donations shows how to make a sling for carrying your baby. The sling allows you to carry baby all snuggled up against your body while still keeping your hands free. The picture here… Read more ... 
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for what she calls The Go To Dress. You know, one of those dress patterns that you can go to again and again and know that it will… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for the little budding chef in your life. The Mini-Me Apron set includes a pattern for a pint-sized apron with pockets, an oven mitt for a small hand-, and… Read more ... 
Blueberry Moon shares a free pattern for the classic crossover A-line baby dress. Except this isn’t sized in size 6 months, or 3 months, or even newborn. It’s sized for a baby doll. How CUUUUUTE!!! Oh, and it’s reversible too!… Read more ... 
Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make a simple but cute kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel. One towel yields two coverups, so the materials are inexpensive as well. Retail cycles being what they are, you can… Read more ... 
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial at for making this cool Chain Pillow. I love love LOVE that fabric chain embellishment right down the center! Download the tutorial from PatBravo.com. (You’ll need to scroll… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making this cute cute capelet for little girls. Make it from fancy fabric for a princess-y feel. Or make it to match a sleeveless summer dress and you’ve got a church-going ensemble suitable… Read more ... 
Cloud 9 Fabrics shares a free pattern on their blog for making this Best Friend Gift Bag. The drawstring bag includes an eye pillow, a neck pillow, and a pair of slippers. Get the free pattern for making the entire … Read more ... 
