Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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 ... 
Terra from Mama Says So shows how to create this fabulous Tiered Ruffle Dress for little girls. The rows of bubble ruffles look so luxe, but it’s actually easier than you’d think to make. In fact, the bubble ruffles are… Read more ... 
Nike from Choose To Thrive shows make this super cute skirt, trimmed at the hem with autumn-themed patchwork and applique. She got the fabric for the skirt base from a fitted sheet. Brilliant!! Because the elastic is already attached to… Read more ... 
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how to make a soft stretchy headband out of a t-shirt sleeve. If you like to refashion t-shirts, then you probably have a stack of sleeves left over from previous projects. It’s super quick to… Read more ... 
Ruby Murray shares a tutorial for adding a ruffled zippered goodness to the shoulders of a plain tee. The look is inspired by a high-end designer top. She recreated the look for for a fraction of the cost. Get the … Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created her Upcycled Ruffles Dress. The fabric to create this cute dress comes from unwanted clothing. The dress was part of her entry into the Upcycled Challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag created these awesome shiny musketeer boots for her daughters’ Halloween and dress-up costumes. With foam soles and a zipper up the back, they’re made for kids to put and take off by themselves. She shares a… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Holiday Dress for little girls. The timeless look of this dress is so sweet it breaks my heart a little. a little… Read more ... 
If you’ve sewn much on knit fabrics, then you know the tendency for the fabric to roll at the sides. Carmen from RoCa and Company uses this characteristic to embellish a plain t-shirt. The result is a lovely textural design… Read more ... 
Jen from My Own Road guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make an autumn-themed t-shirt for girls. An appliqued tree trunk is covered in colorful button leaves. Cute, cute!! Get the how-to.
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Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Katy dress for little girls. It’s a simple knit dress with ruched sleeves. It can go dressy for church but is still loose and… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of legwarmers. They’re a trendy look this year, and add an extra layer of warmth over a pair of leggings or jeans. You can make them out of an… Read more ... 
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hoop skirt to layer under a full skirt or dress to provide maximum poofiness. You might think they’d be difficult to make… Read more ... 
Luvinthemommyhood shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Delaney Dress for toddler girls. This is such a sweet little dress!! It has a simple short sleeved bodice and a gathered skirt, and is trimmed off with contrasting bias… Read more ... 
Casey from Stellar Mother shows how to give the sleeves a plain tee a cool new look, no sewing required. She cuts and knots the shoulders to create an open flutter sleeve. Get the tute to see how it’s done.… Read more ... 
