Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Brown Paper Packages continues their Sewing for School series with a tutorial showing how to make this twirly circle skirt. It makes such a pretty wrap for dance class! Get the how-to.
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Joy from How Joyful! shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gathered sleeveless top with ruffled neck. LOVE it! Go to the tutorial.
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Beverly from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this retro-fabulous apron. Ric rac trim loop-dee-loops around the skirt, while ruffles and gathered tulle finish off the bottom. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabulous pettiskirt for girls. The layers and layers of ruffles and fluffles will be soooo much fun for little girls to twirl… Read more ... 
… love Maegan shows how to make a handy tote bag out of an old knit tank top. You can do this refashion in less than 5 minutes. This would be a great project for a tank that has shrunk… Read more ... 
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs over at Pickup Some Creativity’s Sewing 101 with a post all about topstitching. This quick little bit of stitching can help create crisper seams and a more polished overall look. Read all about … Read more ... 
The folks at Fabricworm share their first free pattern on their blog with this Bandeau Romper and Beach Coverall. While rompers a cute for little girls, they’re pin-up girl sexy in an adult size. They made theirs from the new… Read more ... 
Kathy from Merriment Design shares a tutorial for making this travel play blanket for the wee ones in your house. This one blanket can provide hours of entertainment with no loose pieces to lose. Ribbon tags stick out from the… Read more ... 
Monica from Happy Zombie takes a turn with Lizzy House’s Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a free pattern for this Dragon Slayer Satchel. Check out the cool dragon spikes down one of the sides, and then pointy dragon tail! How… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking posts on her blog showing how she used lace applique to replicate the look of an expensive pair of shorts she saw in a magazine. This small addition to the shorts takes them from ho-hum-practical… Read more ... 
This backpack by Jessica from Subtle Tee looks pretty awesome, no? But what makes it even better is that it folds out to make a picnic blanket. It’s the modern mama’s remake of the “quillow” from our youth. Want to… Read more ... 
Trudy from Sewing With Trudy shows how to make this stylish skirt out of stretch knit. You can make one in less than half an hour, no pattern required. Get the how-to.
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The Sewing Dork from Redemption shares a tutorial showing how to refashion a store-bought tank top into a dress. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it makes a dress that’s oh, so cute. Go to the tutorial.
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