Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
In her Trompe L’WOW dress, Melissa from EcoArmoire uses a trompe l’œil effect to add retro cute details to a plain dress. She shares a tutorial on The Sewing Rabbit showing how she did it. She uses a fabric marker… Read more ... 
These pillow sleeves by Melissa from Polka Dot Chair are just the thing to give a new look to a plain throw pillow. A wide decorative belt that ties in the back, it’s kind of like a cummerbund for your… Read more ... 
Ohhhh, how cute is this little dachshund belt! Eri from llevo el invierno shows how you can make one. It’s made from fabric covered webbing with a faux suede dachshund at the front. A Velcro front closure (underneath the dachshund)… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial showing how you can whip up a studded leather belt, no sewing required. It’s an easy project to update your wardrobe. It’s made from a strip of leather with leather studs added… Read more ... 
Amy from Joyful Daisy shares a tutorial showing how she made this hanging accessory caddy from recycled jeans. The different shades of denim make a fun patchwork, and the details from the jeans are repurposed to hold accessories. Pockets down… Read more ... 
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make this wide elastic and leather belt. The ends of the wide elastic belt are finished with scraps of leather. Instead of using a buckle, she used D-rings… Read more ... 
You can make a taekwondo uniform for an 18″ doll with a free pattern and tutorial from Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll. The pattern includes the pants and the top, as well as instructions for how to… Read more ... 
Jessica from Catobear shows how you can make a dog belly band to prevent urine accidents. Being a cat person myself, I had never heard of one of these things. It turns out, it’s kind of like a cross between… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shows to make a ruana, a poncho-style shawl or wrap. It’s essentially a poncho with a slit down one side. It’s easy to make, requiring only that you cut it to shape and finish the edges. … Read more ... 
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a ribbon belt like this one. It’s easy to make when you use decorative ribbon for the belt and d-rings for the closure. … Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can create a detachable belt fanny pack out of an old purse. The words “fanny pack” might cause some of us to flash back on our 80s childhoods, but rest assured that… Read more ... 
Kristina J guest blogs at Family Focus Blog with a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous pleated ribbon and rhinestone belt. The look is soft and romantic and sparkly. It’s made with elastic so it’ll stretch for a good… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects guest blogs at So Sew Easy, showing how to make this fun Santa tote. She makes it from a red canvas, giving it a wide ribbon belt with a silver buckle and fur trim around… Read more ... 
Veronica from sewVery guest blogs at The Cottage Mama with a tutorial showing how to make a reversible belt out of vintage trim. It’s a cute, cute belt! And it’s a good project for using a favorite trim because you’re… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a leather belt like the one Luke Skywalker wore. It has two pockets and a loop for a light saber. (On hers, the loop was purely decorative, as … Read more ... 
