Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Inspired by a cardigan she saw at Anthropologie, Bethany from Craftopia made the fabulous cardigan using free-motion stitching on her sewing machine. She she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Lookie what Dana from MADE just made! It’s a swim cover-up made from a shirred beach towel. BRILLIANT!! The towel fabric absorbs water, and the bright colors are perfect for summer. Read more about her project at MADE.
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The next time you make a cute little baby dress, how about making a matching diaper cover? Click over to Prudent Baby to get a free pattern for a DIY Diaper Cover. Go to the free pattern.
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The Sewing Dork at Redemption shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s tie-back halter top, sans printed pattern. The fabric straps criss-cross and tie in a bow at the back. What a lovely look… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a free video tutorial walking you through the steps to create a pillowcase dress. This is a simple dress, easy for beginning sewists. She also sells a print version of the tutorial along with a… Read more ... 
Ellie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern on her blog for the cute little Scottie dog that she used to applique the cover of this throw pillow. What an absolutely… Read more ... 
Southern Princess from This is Me… made this cute beach chair cover out of an inexpensive towel and some terry cloth. The sleeve that fits over the back of the chair will keep the towel from blowing away, and the… Read more ... 
Who says robots are only for boys? Beth from Project: Project made this super cute robot dress for her little girl, and shares the pattern for the robot applique. Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from using it on a… Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting starts a sew-along on her blog for making this little girl’s dress. Her dress uses the free Popover Sundress by Oliver + S for the body, but adds contrast fabric to the bottom, cap sleeves, and… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture shares a free tutorial on her blog for making a big Bodacious Bow. Add an big bow like this to the neckline of a dress (as shown in the example), or to the back waist of a dress,… Read more ... 
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to make this poolside robe out of a large towel. Inexpensive beach towels are readily available at the discount stores right now. Grab one up and make yourself a new swimming… Read more ... 
Toddlers love toting items from one place to another, and backpacks are a fun way to do it. The only problem is, most backpacks are far too large for their little bodies. Em, AKA That Crafty Mrs. V, shares… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim. This would make a lovely accent for your bedding. Go to the tutorial.
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Gingercake from ginia18 shows how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of a vintage pillowcase. So pretty!! The downloadable pattern is for a size 4T, but you could adapt it for a larger or smaller girl if needed. Get … Read more ... 
Just in time for the hot, muggy days of summer, The Sewing Dork shows how to make a halter top with a built-in bra. Brilliant!! Get the tutorial at her blog, Confessions of a Sewing Dork. [photo from Confessions of… Read more ... 
