Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion the neckline of a blouse to create a low scooped back. I love this look!! The scoop back adds just the right amount of sexy to a loose… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to add contrast inserts to the knees of a plain pair of pants. The look is inspired by high-end designer runway fashion. Get the tutorial.
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Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create her side shirred shirt. She starts with a man’s t-shirt and uses elastic thread to give it the cool ruched circle at the side. Get … Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick made this sweet (and warm) winter dress for her daughter out of an adult sized sweater, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s gathered at the waist and is accented with … Read more ... 
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 ... 
Shawna from My Water Jar guest blogs at Stellar Mother with a tutorial showing how to create a pair of cropped yoga pants out of a large t-shirt. The refashion uses almost every piece of the t-shirt; the only scrap… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to add ruffles to the hems of a pair of girl’s leggings. They look like high-end chee-chee boutique pants, but you can make them out of knit fabric recycled from… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to create this lovely earwarmer head wrap out of a refashioned sweater. It’s quick and easy to make, and super cute out of a cable knit sweater like she used in her example. … Read more ... 
A little bit of vintage lace is all that Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard need to take a plain pink onesie and make it swoon-worthy cute. This would make the sweetest baby gift! Read more at The Crafty Cupboard.… Read more ... 
Beth Huntington from Chic Envelopments shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how to turn a pullover sweater into a cardigan. She finishes off the front edges nicely with a facing from a cute woven cotton print. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Sown Brooklyn had a favorite shirtdress that fit through the top but was too small through the hips. (This is the story of my life!) To make it fit, she used fabric from the long sleeves to add fabric to… Read more ... 
Valerie from Beehive Chic shows how she reshaped a straight skirt to create a pencil skirt instead. Her project was inspired by a designer skirt with a $1000 price tag. (No, the 3 zeros in that number are not a… Read more ... 
Beth Huntington shares a tutorial at Refashion Co-op showing how to make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater. This would be a great project for a sweater that has staining or damage. Get the tutorial.
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Casey from Stellar Mother shows a quick way to restyle a t-shirt by giving it knotted side seams, no sewing required. Not only does this create a pretty fringe, but it also creates a more fitted profile. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
