Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on Project Run and Play showing how she refashioned an adult’s long-sleeved t-shirt into this cute little playdress for her daughter. The shirt had been practical maternity wear, but hadn’t been worn much… Read more ... 
I can’t count the number of times I’ve fallen in love with a sleeveless top, only to realize that my bra straps show. PC from Meijio’s Joy shares an absolutely brilliant solution to the bra strap dilemma. She used t-shirt… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can turn a t-shirt into a hoodie. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just 10 minutes and a couple of seams. Get the tutorial. [photo from The Stuff of Success]… Read more ... 
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shows off the lovely spring dresses she made for her daughters. She got the idea from a shirred skirt tutorial she found at Sew Like My Mom. The skirt is made from a t-shirt,… Read more ... 
Jen from My Own Road shows how easy it is to turn a little girl’s t-shirt into a dress. It’s just a matter of adding a ruffle! She says it can be done in just 20 minutes. How’s that for… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern on her blog for a pair of baby boy pants that you can make out of an old t-shirt. She adds contrast stitching down the front and around the knees. The… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s tiered ruffle skirt out of a couple of t-shirts. She used a green and a coordinating stripe for the one she made… Read more ... 
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how you can make a baby’s dribble bib from an old t-shirt. Once you get the process down, you can make one in just 10 minutes. If there’s not a design on the t-shirt… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how she added extra length to a favorite t-shirt that was a tad too short. She added fabric at the bottom hem and on the sleeves, but rather than… Read more ... 
Heather from WhipperBerry guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to turn a couple of old t-shirts into a fun new skirt for spring. The knee-length straight skirt is pieced from the two t-shirts. Choose contrasting colors… Read more ... 
You can make a pair of lounge pants for a baby out of one of your old t-shirts. The old t-shirt knit makes a soft, comfy pair of pants. It’s also an economical source of fabric. Rachel from Maybe Matilda… Read more ... 
A lot of my posts point out that if a child’s dress or shirt pattern is not the size, you can usually create your own using a shirt that fits as a size guide. Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows… Read more ... 
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues her Tailer It To Fit February series with a tutorial showing how to add a bit of extra length to the hems of a t-shirt. You’ll be adding in extra fabric. You can… Read more ... 
I’m loving the neckline on this t-shirt! At first glance it looks like it’s braided, but it’s actually a simple chain stitch made from a strip of fabric. The Gilded Hare shows how to do it. This technique doesn’t require… Read more ... 
