Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
If you have a pair of straight-leg or bootcut jeans, you can easily turn them into a pair of trendy skinny jeans. Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles shows how to do it. She uses a pair of skinny jeans that… Read more ... 
If you’ve taken the time to make a special handmade item, why not let everyone know who made it? Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how you can design & print your own labels using t-shirt transfer paper
and ribbon. You… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a plain pullover sweater into one with romantic flair (and flare). She adds contrast gores to the bottom of the sweater to give it a looser fit. … Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the Nesting series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a nursing strap. What is a nursing strap? Why, it’s a handy little fabric strap wit… Read more ... 
Citra from Innocentia guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a free pattern and tutorial for making her Mini-Me top for little girls. With a collar, button placket, and front pocket, this is such a classic style! It would be cute… Read more ... 
CraftBits shows how to make a tall, round fabric pouch with a zipper closure. It’s a good size to take make-up or small toiletries with you when you travel. The bow at the top also serves as a handle. Get … Read more ... 
It’s often the little details that make a project pop. Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs in the Nesting series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Triple Stitched Blanket. It’s a simple minky blanket… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a simple fleece scarflette. It buttons snug around the neck to keep you warm in the cold winter air. You can keep it plain, or you could have fun with embellishments… Read more ... 
Constanca Cabral fromSaidos de Concha shows how to make a hooded towel trimmed with bias tape. The bias tape makes a pretty contrast-y edge, and it finishes off the rough edges without having to stitch through too many layers… Read more ... 
Sew4Home has the how-to for making this lanyard with a pocket to hold your keys and other a stash of pocket money. A Velcro closure keeps things from falling out. You can mix and match the prints on the different… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the New Year’s ReSewLutions series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Girly Racer Tunic for little girls. It’s a basic A-line tunic wit bias trim around the… Read more ... 
Sometimes a closure is a decorative accent for a garment. But sometimes you just want it to be… well.. invisible. And that’s were an invisible zipper comes in. The process for installing them is a little different than a standard… Read more ... 
Head over to our sister site, CraftBits, for a tutorial showing how to make a reusable mesh produce bags. They have a zipper closure to keep your produce safe and sound. The mesh is breathable and makes it easy… Read more ... 
Maya from Little Treasures shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this loopy yarn scarf – with no knitting required. Instead, she uses her sewing machine to create the layers of yarn loops. Brilliant!! This is an… Read more ... 
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole guest blogs at Whimsy Couture with a tutorial showing how to make her Chloe dress for little girls. It’s a sweet little sundress with criss cross straps that tie at the back and an… Read more ... 
