Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. A small loop makes it easy to hang on a cabinet knob or from a hook, so it’s always right where you need it. This would make a… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how to make her Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas. The back flap isn’t functional, but it would make some super cute Christmas photos! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a little girl’s outfit inspired by Winnie the Pooh. The little red shrug looks just like one that Pooh would wear. She… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shares a tutorial for making a simple hobo bag. It’s fully lined, with a small pocket on the inside to hold keys or a phone. This would make a quick new bag… Read more ... 
Jen from Scissors & Spatulas guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled Christmas tree. Aren’t they the cutest? A couple of these ruffled trees would so nice on… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a dress inspired by The Angry Ladybug
by Eric Carle. The handpainted appliqued design on the A-line dress has the look of Eric… Read more ... 
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to make a little boy’s bow tie out of a felted wool sweater. It’s sooo cute, but it’s also a quick and easy project. The felted wool won’t fray so there’s no worrying about… Read more ... 
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy neckband for a t-shirt. Get the how-to.
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Rashmi from The Ochre Elephant shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bean bag cube floor pillow. You can sit on it as a cushion, or perhaps use it as a low ottoman. Get the tute… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this girl’s party dress that is all kinds of awesomeness. She started with her Twirl Skirt pattern, and adding a tank top and altering the… Read more ... 
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to make a cashmere necktie for a little boy. Wouldn’t your little guy be so dashing dressed up in his cashmere tie for holiday parties and pictures? Don’t worry if your fabric store doesn’t… Read more ... 
Kelli from Random Thoughts from a Supermom shares a tutorial for making Thanksgiving-themed initial tees. The oversized monogram appliques get dressed up for Thanksgiving as either a Pilgrim or an Indian. Cute!! Get the tute.
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Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these scrappy pieced Christmas tree ornaments. They’re quick to make, and would be super cute hanging on a Christmas tree or as an extra giftie tied on to… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of jeggings in baby and toddler sizes. The leggings are made from stretch denim and have the topstitching details found on a pair… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a simple fringed fleece cape. It takes just two fabric cuts (one piece each for the outer layer and the lining), and a few simple seams to make one. Add… Read more ... 
