Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Melike from A Cup of Sparkle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an infinity scarf out of jersey knit and a bit of lace trim. It’s lightweight and lovely! Get the tutorial.
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Teresa VanHatten-Granath from Green Bag Lady shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a book cover from stretch knit fabric. It’s a quick, easy project that would be fun for back-to-school. If you can’t find stretch… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns show how to make their Pretty In Pink dress for a baby girl. The bodice is trimmed with pleated knit strips, and the dress is covered in layers of ruffles. The base of the dress… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs loved the color of a thrifted purple dress, but didn’t care for the hoodie attached at the neck. In just 30 minutes, she transformed it to the ruffled neckline you see here. She shares a… Read more ... 
PFAFF® recently announced the latest in their line of sewing machines – the creative sensation™. Its a high-end machine with both sewing and embroidery capabilities, and features exclusive tools including the new-to-industry Shape Creator™ Appliqué, Stacking Stitches and a… Read more ... 
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Color Block Tunic. The contrast banding and deep V gives look so mod! The sleeveless tunic is perfect for the warmer temps in the transition between summer… Read more ... 
Bree from My Crafty Crap guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a tutorial showing how to insert a zipper at the top of a purse or pouch that you’re making. If you’ve never installed a… Read more ... 
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make her romantic ruffled maxi dress. A long ruffle hangs across the bodice, with another long ruffle around the hem. It’s lovely as a strapless dress, but it would be easy enough… Read more ... 
Sibylle from Funkytime shows how to turn a pair of jeans into this cute ruffled denim skirt. The short rows of ruffles hide the piecing in the front and add some girly flair. Pom pom fringe on the front pockets… Read more ... 
McKell’s Closet shows how you can use a man’s tie to make a cool pleated neckline detail on a woman’s t-shirt. You most likely know someone who has a stash of unwanted ties hanging in their closet, but if not… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek a Poo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shares a tutorial showing how to make her Lollipop Skirt. Pleats at the waist are stitched down through the hips to give fullness at the bottom of the skirt… Read more ... 
Leigh Ann Tennant from Spincushion shares a tutorial showing how to make this awesome little framed pincushion. The bright colors of the fancy frame and the printed fabric are sooo happy! If you can’t find a brightly colored frame at… Read more ... 
Bramcost Publications has a unique giveaway going on right now. One of their readers will receive a vintage glove making kit. The kit includes ivory fabric, thread, pattern and instructions for making the gloves. This is an actual vintage kit, … Read more ... 
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shows how to make her Lulu Dress for little girls. It’s super cute, but also an easy dress to make. The bodice is made from repurposed t-shirt knit, and the… Read more ... 
