Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this retro-inspired skirt for her young daughter. The full gathers and piped seams are such pretty details, reminiscent of 1950s children’s clothing. Along with photos of the lovely skirt, she also includes a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make a girl’s maxi dress out of a t-shirt and some pretty yardage. If you’re new to sewing but want to try your hand at making a little… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little box pleat jumper for toddler girls. The deep box pleats are made from a contrasting fabric for a fun peek-a-boo effect on… Read more ... 
Shelly Pagliai from Prairie Moon Quilts shares a free pattern and tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making a pincushion shaped like a cowboy (or cowgirl) hat. Love it! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (Coats & Clark blog) showing how to stitch a lapped zipper into a skirt. Get the tutorial.
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Amber from Very Homemade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Anthropologie-inspired chiffon and knit t-shirt. The front of the shirt is made from solid t-shirt knit, while the back is made from a patterned chiffon. … Read more ... 
Max from Max California shares a free pattern for making boxer briefs for little boys. These are so cute made from old t-shirts! The pattern is for a toddler size 2, but she was easily able to adapt it to… Read more ... 
Lelanie and Laarnie from To Sew With Love show how to make their Lemonade Skirt. The little girl’s gathered skirt is has a zipper down one side, but it also has elastic through the waistband to accommodate a growing child. … Read more ... 
Andrea from Tizzy Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute little pouch to hold earbuds or other small items. It’s made in a pyramid shape and has a zipper closure. A loop is stitched… Read more ... 
Eri from Llevo Il Invierno shows how to make triangle fabric tabs out of bias tape. She uses them as colorful accents around the neckline of a basic tank. I love it! Get the tutorial to see how to … Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a contrast pocket to a boy’s t-shirt. This small detail gives a tee a pop of color and a dash of cool. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Last year, Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shared a free pattern for making a knit baseball hat in itty baby sizes. How stinkin’ cute is that!! The pattern is for babies 0-6 months. Now she’s added another size to the… Read more ... 
Darci Barnhart shares a tutorial at designer Ann Kelle’s blog showing how to make her Kangaroo Pocket Skirt. This is such a cute style for little girls! The simple gathered skirt has a contrast-y hem band and a kangaroo pocket. … Read more ... 
Rosina from Rosy Posy shows how to make a blue ribbon out of felt. Made from felt, it’s more durable than a paper ribbon and can be used again and again. It would be fun for a child’s playtime pretend… Read more ... 
Serger thread really isn’t all that expensive when you consider just how much thread is on one of those cones. But you’ll need three or four of them to thread a serger. That’s fine with colors you know you’ll use… Read more ... 
