Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how to make over a pair of plain, cheap-o flip flops into these fun Key West Flip Flops with fabric straps. The big fabric flower is soo summer! Go to the … Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional finishes up Barbie week on her blog with a pair of tutorials showing how to make a t-shirt and gathered skirt for an 11.5″ fashion doll. The tiny t-shirt is perfect for those little… Read more ... 
Lookie what Haley from Thinker Maker made out of a thrifted red sweater! It’s an asymmetrical cropped sweater, perfect for layering. She cut it short to remove the polo collar from the original sweater. Check out how she incorporated the… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make these scrap-fabulous earflap hats from scrap knit fabrics. You can use old t-shirts and other repurposed knits for this project. These would be awesome projects for boys, though… Read more ... 
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute mini-tote purse out of an old pair of jeans. Beading and a happy bow tied around one of the handles are a fun combination… Read more ... 
Paige from Simply Handmade by Paige and Pink Lemonade Store shows how she refashioned a too-big knit dress into this fabulous number. The simple black dress is the perfect backdrop for the ruffle and cluster of rolled fabric flowers at… Read more ... 
Beccy from Wipster shows how she created this fabulous sundress. Would you believe she made it out of a full skirt? She used a dressform to pin out the excess fabric and reshape it to her figure. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
TLK Designs shows how to make a girl’s tank top. You can use knit yardage, or you can repurpose the knit from an adult-sized t-shirt that you no longer wear. Go to the tutorial.
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Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make her Smartigan, and old-school cardigan for kids. I love the retro vibe!! Part 1 of the tutorial explains how to make the pattern. Part … Read more ... 
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to make this pretty ruffle purse for girls. They’ll love the rows and rows of ruffles! If you cut the ruffles out of your scrap bin, they might even recognize a favorite mama-made garment… Read more ... 
Sewing Princess shares a tutorial for making her Sailing on the Lake blouse. What a lovely top! Make it from a lightweight fabric for a drapey, easy-going fit. Go to the tutorial.
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Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to refashion a big, boxy t-shirt into a cute maternity shirt. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
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Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts. The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she recreated a boy’s buttondown shirt into a pretty belted top for her daughter. This would be a great new top for back-to-school! Get the how-to.
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Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a couple of plain t-shirts into this romantic lace-trimmed ruffled tee. Using t-shirts from lightweight knit gives it a fresh, airy feel. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
