Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shows how a vintage pillowcase can become a cute skirt for a little girl. It’s a quick and easy project since much of the sewing is already done for you. All you have to do… Read more ... 
When I think of a maxi dress, I think of a dress with a long gathered skirt. Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a more shape hugging version of the maxi dress. The silhouette is long… Read more ... 
This little girl’s dress was made using a printed pattern, McCalls 6690. It has a sheer overlaywith a lining underneath. For those who find printed patterns confusing or overwhelming, Professor Pincushion has a video tutorial that will walk you through… Read more ... 
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to add a contrast pocket to a plain tee. The simple addition adds a pop of color and pattern to basic shirt. Go to her tutorial.
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Max from Max California made a pair of baby girl outfits for her entry to this week’s men’s dress shirt challenge at Project Run & Play. She is sharing a tutorial on her blog showing how she made one of… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek a Boo Pattern Shop has a free pattern for making a long-sleeved tee for an 18″ doll. Just like in a real child’s wardrobe, a long-sleeved tee is a versatile piece. It’s cute with a gathered skirt… Read more ... 
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she made her mod black & white t-shirt. The design was inspired by the Chanel Couture Spring 2013 runway. Her DIY combines two t-shirts to get the color blocked plunging vee neck. Love… Read more ... 
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she made her Greek Goddess T-Shirt Dress out of a t-shirt and some knit yardage. The loose fit of the top and the bloused waist give it an easy going look (and comfortable fit) … Read more ... 
The February project at The Sewing Loft will be making t-shirts, with a series of how-to posts from Melly of Melly Sews. The wardrobe staple is actually fairly easy to sew, and easy to alter or embellish to make the… Read more ... 
Last week I had two copies of Crafty Girls Talk
by Jennifer Forest to give away to Craft Gossip readers – one in printed format and one in a Kindle format. (Check out my review of the book here.)
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Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to enlarge the neck of an existing tee. She doesn’t restitch the entire neckband and uses the banding that’s already on the shirt, so her revamped neckline blends into the original design. Her tutorial… Read more ... 
I know, I know… people these days call them “harem” pants. But back in the day, they were Hammer Pants. Am I showing my age? Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. gets the name right in her blog post, where… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! –… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making her a women’s t-shirt with a cool pleated neckline. The body of the shirt is gathered to the bottom of the V, lending some ease to… Read more ... 
Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You shows how she made this chiffon maxi skirt. It’s gorgeous! The shape is a long circle skirt, sewn in several layers due to the sheer fabric. Go to her tutorial.
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