Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shows how she created a pair of sweater leggings for her toddler girl. She didn’t knit a stitch. Instead, she made the leggings from a thrifted scarf. Brilliant! Get the tute to … Read more ... 
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress for an itty bitty baby. The pattern is for babies 0-3 months, perfect for making as a baby gift. It’s an easy style of… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Evelyn top for little girls. This is SUCH a cute top!! The long-sleeved tunic top is made from a fun cotton print with a contrast… Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use hand applique techniques to add a sunburst of mod petals to a plain tote bag. The varying shades of pink (LOVE!) give it an ombre… Read more ... 
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a potholder out of an old jeans pocket. The pocket is a cute embellishment – and practical, too, since it’s just the right size for your hand. … Read more ... 
Abby from Things for Boys guest blogs at All for the Boys with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s taggie cube toy. The soft fabric cube has bits of ribbon sticking out from the sides for a baby’s… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a garment cover to keep a favorite dress or nice outfit dust-free while hanging in the closet. She made hers to protect the dress her daughter wore for her first… Read more ... 
I’m a little on the short side, so any jeans I buy tend to be at least an inch too long. How about you? I could pay to have them altered, but I don’t want to spend the money. Sew … Read more ... 
Kristine from Liberated Mind shows how to make a sleep sack for a baby to wear to keep him warm while he sleeps. Sleep sacks are fairly easily found already made at the stores, but they can be expensive –… Read more ... 
Elvira from Ches Vies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fitted hat with a contrast band at the front. Elastic across the back keeps it snug against the base of the neck. She made it… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a ruffled crib skirt. The rows and rows of ruffles around the bottom of the crib are SO girly! Going mixy-matchy on the tiered ruffles is a cool way to tie together … Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Petal Dress that is all kinds of gorgeousness. She created the dress from last season’s Project Run and Play. It was her entry to the upcycling challenge. This dress was… Read more ... 
Dom from Crafted shows how to make a ribbon bow headband. A bit of elastic at the bottom keeps it fitting snug around your head. I’m loving the little bow at the top! Get the tute.
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Whitney from Freshly Given shows how to give a plain pair of leather gloves a shot of modern style. She cut out a portion of the glove, and then added fur trim to the bottom. Love!! Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a rather plain cowl neck sweater into her gorgeous Violet Flowers sweater. She gets the sweater fabric she needs to create the dimensional flower embellishments from… Read more ... 
