Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s Banded Peasant Blouse. This is such a pretty top! And made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight and breathable for summer.It takes… Read more ... 
Sanda from Sawdust and Paper Scraps guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial for making Ruffled Reusable Reversible Grocery Bags. These are so pretty! She made them from an old sheet and a… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs celebrates the release of her Miss Patricia A-line skirt by offering it for half off. The simple A-line skirt has a faux waistband at the front and elastic at the back. And like all of… Read more ... 
Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bandana dress for a baby girl. The points of the bandanas create such a beautiful layered skirt! Get the tutorial.
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Staci from Crafty Stacii shares a tutorial on her blog for a cute way to package up some gifty cash for a graduate. It’s a fabric money holder shaped like a graduation cap. Love it! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Amy from Naptime Crafters used ruffle fabric to create this adorable little swimsuit for her daughter. (Is there anything cuter than rows of ruffles on little girls?) She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial showing how to make her Keyhole Top. The simple tee has a cute keyhole detail at the neckline. (LOVE that aqua button!) She shows it for little girls, but I think… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesigns and kojobaby continue the Color Your Summer series on their blog with a tutorial showing how to make a set of carseat strap covers. The simple padded covers fit around the straps of a carseat… Read more ... 
Lynette from My Craft Discovery shows how to create an adjustable waistband on an existing pair of jeans or pants. She uses elastic and buttons, just like the adjustable waistbands on little kid’s pants. Great idea! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to refashion a long full skirt into a shorter skirt with a ruffled paper bag waist. She also adds some belt loops and a sash that ties into a pretty bow. Love it! … Read more ... 
Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a sleeveless dress into a sassy apron. The shaped bodice of the dress creates a lovely shape for the apron, and the collared neckline is an awesome detail!… Read more ... 
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to a Fold-Up Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a handy tote bag that rolls up into a small size for easy transport. Stash it in the glove compartment of your… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make this pretty gathered fabric flower. She also shows how to make a hairclip with your flower, but you could also use it as a brooch or an embellishment… Read more ... 
Amy from H is for Handmade shows how to make her “Knot” Again! tee. This is so cute tee! A strip of fabric is appliqued down the front and embellished with a row of knotted ribbon ties. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Sleep sacks can be rather expensive to buy, and difficult to find in a toddler’s size. Maia from Sew Long, Wear Well shows how she created this sleep sack for her toddler son out of an adult-sized pajama suit. (She… Read more ... 
