Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Three bands of ruffles adorn the front of this shirt for girls refashioned from an larger ribbed knit shirt. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make one. You could easily replicate this idea in an adult… Read more ... 
Oilcloth Addict shows how to make these handy desk dot mini chalkboards, a modern take on the old-fashioned chalkboard slate. Made from chalkboard fabric and oilcloth, they’re super quick to sew up. Keep them by your child’s desk for a… Read more ... 
Melissa from Honeybee Hill shares a tutorial for making this two-patch zippered pouch. The simple patchwork makes it a great project to help empty your scrap bin. Get the how-to.
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Laura from We Wilsons designed this clever bunny and fox flip doll. Each doll has both a bunny AND a fox – two dolls in one! You can change which doll you see by flipping and turning the body. (Pictured… Read more ... 
A square of terry cloth and a bit of custom bias tape is all it takes to make these pretty little washcloths. I love the pop of color and pattern all around the edges! Jessica from The Adventures of Rory … Read more ... 
Luvinthemommyhood shows how she made a table runner and matching placemats. You could make them as a wedding gift, as she did, or keep them all to yourself for your own dining room. Go to the tutorial.
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Moses baskets (an alternative to bassinets for infants) all tend to have the same basic look; what gives them personality are their liners. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a new lining for a Moses basket. This… Read more ... 
Cut Out + Keep user Valerie E. shows how to make this sketch book roll for budding artists. This handy folio has a place for a sketch book as well as a plenty of slots of pencils for sketching and… Read more ... 
Beccy from Wipster shows how she shortened a tunic and added pintucks to create a new sleeveless shirt. The impetus for the refashion was a small stain on the front of the tunic. She was able to cut out the… Read more ... 
Pamela from Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to make a cool finish for a basic tank top. She creats a twist on one of the shoulders before she stitches it together. Instant style! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for making these rolled fabric flowers. She also has links to a handful of other tutorials for flowers made from fabric, paper, ribbon, etc. Go to the tutorial.
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If you’re considering using cloth diapers for your baby, then you know how expensive the initial set-up can be. Why not make your own cloth diapers? Instructables user captainwiggles shows how to make pocket diapers for baby. Go to the … Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she turned a pair of her daughter’s too-short jeans into trendy skinny jeans. But don’t limit this technique to just your child’s jeans. This same technique works on adult-sized jeans as well. (I… Read more ... 
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I’m not a dog person, but if I was I’d make one of these dog collar pouches for when I took my canine friend out for her constitutionals. Amy from the b-line shows how to make one. The small pouch… Read more ...