Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can dye a piece of fabric to create an ombre effect. It’s pretty on solids, but I’m really loving how it looks on a printed fabric. She’s going to make a skirt… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows what to do with a kid’s t-shirt when it gets too short. She adds some fabric to the bottom and makes it a peplum top. Smart, huh? She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
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Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Tricia dress. She named the dress after her mother, and offers the free pattern as a Mother’s Day tribute to her. It’s a beautiful summer dress, with just… Read more ... 
So last week I promised a free pattern of my Slouchy Shirt. I had hoped to get it up on Friday, but several straight days with major headache prevented me from getting it done. Thankfully, the headaches lifted this… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Girly Gathered Top. It’s fitted through the shoulders, with gathers just above the bust. It’s easy to make, with no set in sleeves and no back… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a simple A-line skirt. How cute is it in that bubblegum pink!! A simple skirt like this works well in a wide range of colors and styles of fabric. … Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shows how you can make this wrap-around skirt out of knit fabric. If you look closely at the photo, you can see a seam midway around the skirt. That’s where a circle skirt top is attached… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this awesome maxi wrap dress. It fits snug through the bodice and hip, but has a looser fit through the long straight skirt. You’ll need a knit dress that fits… Read more ... 
Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how to make a maternity maxi dress. It’s an easy project, using a t-shirt for the bodice and a length of knit yardage for the skirt. You can wear it throughout your entire pregnancy. … Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how she refashioned a plain shirt into a ruched maternity shirt. The lines of ruching give extra length as your tummy grows. It’s also a flattering look after baby arrives. She also added… Read more ... 
Kathryn from Daydream Doll Boutique shows how you can make a pair of lace tights for an 18″ doll out of a crocheted knitted sock. The sock needs to be a women’s size knee sock in order to have enough… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a sexy pencil skirt to show off your curves. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric so it’ll hug to your body without requiring lots of shaping. Its actually… Read more ... 
Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how you can make a side vent for a long top or tunic. The They show it as a variation of their Simple Blouse Pattern, turning the basic blouse into hip length tunic. You… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a pencil skirt peplum dress. It’s a classic look that you can sew up fairly easily using knit fabric. Her free pattern comes in two sizes – women’s size… Read more ... 
