Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Wendy from Vintage Fan Girl created this vintage-inspired military jacket. What a gorgeous coat!! It has the lines of a military coat, but is made out of romantic floral with velvet cuffs. She writes on her blog about her inspiration… Read more ... 
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern for making her Caliti Convertible Clutch. I am loving the mod lines of this purse! As a tote, it has circular cut out handles for carrying. But fold the ends over, and… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a cute fleece pom pom hat, quick and easy. It takes just two seams to make one! Get the tute.
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Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Acorn Knot Hat for babies. A knotted hat is so cute on a little baby’s head. The little details to make it look like acorn are perfect for autumn, Get … Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little baby’s bear hat. It’s made of minky so it’ll be warm and soft and snuggly. Get the tute.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she used patterns intended for casualwear to make a dressy Christmas outfit. The blouse was made from a pattern intended for knits, but she used it with a non-stretchy polyester. Her post explains… Read more ... 
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make an adjustable fleece hat. It comes down far enough to cover the ears, and a bit of elastic at the back allows you to cinch it in for a snug fit. I’m… Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shows the lovely formal dress that she made – out of her daughter’s wedding dress. I love that her daughter was the one who encouraged her to take on such a risky project, and that… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates joins in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with an outfit inspired by the book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. In this book, the mischevious mouse wears a pair of… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern on her blog for making a double knotted baby’s hat. The fold up cuff around the bottom and the two knotted “ears” are sweet details that also allow for flexibility in… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how to make a Christmas elf hat and booties for baby. This would make such a sweet little outfit for Christmas photos! Get the tute. [photo from Naptime Crafters]… Read more ... 
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making at fur-trimmed Santa hat at Fleece Fun. The pattern is available in sizes for babies, children, and adults. In addition to the pattern and written tutorial, there is also a… Read more ... 
Meg from She Creates It All shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet knotted hat for a baby or toddler. The stretch knit fabric is soft on baby’s skin and gives the hat an adjustable fit. Get the … Read more ... 
Susan from Living with Punks shows the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)Floor Cushion that she made. She followed the tutorial by Pink Please over at Moda Bake Shop, but with some adaptations along the way. Among the changes are the bottom… Read more ... 
CreateBabyStuff.com shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this soft and sweet rag doll out of a sock. The tutorial also shows how to make a sleeper and hat for the doll to wear. The doll body is made… Read more ... 
