Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wonderfully textured throw pillow covered in felt circle petals. You could cut all of the circles by hand like she did, but if you have… Read more ... 
Havalah from Sisters Sisters shows how she refashioned a zip up hoodie into a buttoned sweatshirt jacket. The jacket is just as soft and warm as the hoodie, but has a cooler vibe. Get the tute.
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Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boy’s Christmas shirt with faux layered sleeves. I love this design – it’s Christmas-y while still being all boy! A stenciled patch telling… Read more ... 
Christy from Sweet Tidings Handmade guest blogs in the Simply Christmas series at Shabby Art Boutique with a free pattern and tutorial for making a cute Little Red Riding Hood Christmas ornament. I’m loving the sweet, retro vibe it gives! … Read more ... 
I’ve got a tutorial for making a quick, easy Christmas gift to share with you today, but you won’t find it here on Craft Gossip. You’ll have to mosey on over to Me Making Do, where I’m guest posting in… Read more ... 
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Fussy Cut Quilted Coasters. Her tutorial is the first post in her Haul Out The Holly series. A set of these fabric coasters would make a great Christmas gift! Get the … Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a belted yoke dress. The design is inspired by a similar dress from Urban Outfitters. The pattern is for a woman’s size 6-8, but you can easily adjust it up… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple bow headband or belt. The quick, easy project is one of her go-to last minute gifts. The same process works… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a cute fleece pom pom hat, quick and easy. It takes just two seams to make one! Get the tute.
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Taylor from Taylor Made guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial for making her Bandit Bib. It’s a triangular-shaped baby bib that looks like the bandanas that the old West bandits would wear. How stinkin’ cute is that! Get … Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag continues the alterations series on her blog with a post all about reshaping the waist and hip area of a garment. She includes an explanation about when to use darts or when to use side seams… Read more ... 
Shey from Modesty is Pretty found a cute vintage fabric belt, but like many vintage finds, the waist was too small. She figured out a way to add the length she needed and she shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ... 
Thendral from Kavin shows how to make a round yoked dress for a little girl. This is such a versatile style for a child! The loose sleeveless dress accommodates a growing body and is good for dressy or for play. … Read more ... 
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Acorn Knot Hat for babies. A knotted hat is so cute on a little baby’s head. The little details to make it look like acorn are perfect for autumn, Get … Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a fabulous diamond smocked t-shirt. She shows it in red knit as holiday wear, but this surface technique would be pretty on tops you wear year-round, too. You could also turn… Read more ... 
