Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of fingerless mittens. They keep the hands and wrists warm while keeping your fingers free to grip a door handle, open a bottle of water, operate a… Read more ... 
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make felt fortune cookies for Thanksgiving. They keep their shape thanks to cleverly placed sew-on snaps. You could either pre-fill them with sweet messages for your family, or have an activity where everyone… Read more ... 
ThisIsCarrie shares a fun idea for refashioning a 70s blouse over at Refashion Co-op. She just lopped several inches off of the bottom and rehemmed it to turn it into a cropped shirt. It’s super cute layered over a… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says So shows how to create this fabulous Tiered Ruffle Dress for little girls. The rows of bubble ruffles look so luxe, but it’s actually easier than you’d think to make. In fact, the bubble ruffles are… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern on her blog for making a double knotted baby’s hat. The fold up cuff around the bottom and the two knotted “ears” are sweet details that also allow for flexibility in… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she cut the fabric for the fishtail circle skirt featured in her entry to the Week 5 challenge at Project Run and Play. The unusual shape of the skirt is set off… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how to make a Christmas elf hat and booties for baby. This would make such a sweet little outfit for Christmas photos! Get the tute. [photo from Naptime Crafters]… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a nursing bra you can wear while sleeping. The criss-cross design on the front makes it easily accessible for nursing without having to… Read more ... 
Amanda from Kitschy Coo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add ribbing to the hem and sleeves to a long-sleeved t-shirt. The simple addition extends the length of the arms and the shirt, which may be all… Read more ... 
Nike from Choose To Thrive shows make this super cute skirt, trimmed at the hem with autumn-themed patchwork and applique. She got the fabric for the skirt base from a fitted sheet. Brilliant!! Because the elastic is already attached to… Read more ... 
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how to make a soft stretchy headband out of a t-shirt sleeve. If you like to refashion t-shirts, then you probably have a stack of sleeves left over from previous projects. It’s super quick to… Read more ... 
Emily from The Boy Trifecta guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial for making her Skateboard Sling. This is such a cool idea!! The sling is made to hold a skateboard across your back… Read more ... 
Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to add contrasting cuffs to a pair of jeans. It’s a great fix for a pair of jeans that have grown too short. … Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she turned a crewneck sweater into a beautiful embellished cardigan. Her tutorial is actually two tutorials in one – first she shows how to turn the crewneck into a cardigan, and then she… Read more ... 
Jodie from The Haby Goddess shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to belt loops into your seams when sewing a pair of pants or skirt. Because they’re caught in the waistband seams, they’re quick and easy to add. … Read more ... 
