Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s long-sleeved t-shirt. Made from stretch knit, a basic long-sleeved tee is easy to sew and very versatile for a young child’s wardrobe. The pattern is sized… Read more ... 
Jessica from A Couple of Craft Addicts created this awesome outfit for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it. Her tutorial includes the scoop on how she made the lovely ombre ruffle skirt and the… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt. She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too. You could also turn… Read more ... 
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy neckband for a t-shirt. Get the how-to.
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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 ... 
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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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 ... 
5 Orange Potatoes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use old sweaters or t-shirts to make a Halloween mummy softie. Strips of knit (sweater or t-shirt) are wrapped and overlapped around the doll’s bod. Cuuute! Get … Read more ... 
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make over a long-sleeved tee into a lightweight zippered jacket. She made hers to wear at the hospital when she’s there to deliver her child, and she… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she made this awesome Union Jack shirt for her friend’s son. The child’s name is spelled out in letters stitched in the graphic flag motif. How cool is that! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shares a free template for this cute gumball machine image to embellish a little girl’s plain tee. She made the template to recreate the look of her daughter’s favorite (but worn out) shirt. The images of… Read more ... 
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to create an infinity scarf from an old t-shirt (or sweater, for a warmer scarf). The old knit fabric will be so soft draped around your neck! The raw edges and… Read more ... 
Nicole Blum from One Golden Apple and Improv Diary shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this color blocked hooded tunic. She got the knit to make it from four different t-shirts. Because you’re only using… Read more ... 
