Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
In my studio I have a box full of vintage pom pom (dingleberry) fringe just waiting for a project. So I was excited when I saw this tutorial at Prudent Baby for a shirred sundress with – get this –… Read more ... 
Carrie from This Mama Makes Stuff guest posts on U Create showing how to make a pair of heirloom bloomers for little girls. They’re made from two vintage handkerchiefs. Because you don’t use the entire handkerchief, this is a great… Read more ... 
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making a vintage-style bicycle basket. I love the ruffle around the top – it’s so feminine!! Even though it was intended for an adult bicycle, the… Read more ... 
If you’ve got a vintage paper pattern that is particularly fragile, or that needs to be graded to another size, then you’ll need to trace the pattern before you begin your project. Casey from Elegant Musings shares information on her… Read more ... 
Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this swan softie. I love the textured white vintage fabric she used in her example! Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these… Read more ... 
Sarai from Colette Patterns gives a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole tool. These are no longer produced and can be difficult to find, but from the sound of her review they’re certainly something to be on the lookout for. … Read more ... 
Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles has just kicked off her Great Vintage Shirt Project, a year-long sewing project in which she’ll sew a new vintage shirt each month. If you’re like me and find yourself drooling over the detailing… Read more ... 
Sarai from Colette Patterns shows how to add vintage detailing to your garments with a fagoted seam. This technique joins two fabric pieces with a litle gap showcasing a fagot stitch. This is such a lovely detail! Go to the … Read more ... 
Sarai from Colette Patterns has just released her new line. Be still my heart! Like her debut line, these designs are packed with vintage detailing. See more at her blog, or go to the shop to get your hands… Read more ... 
Fantastic Toys shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these felt Christmas ornaments. I love the vintage look! In fact, we had a set of similar ornaments on our tree when I was a child. Go to the free … Read more ... 
If you love vintage patterns but don’t feel like hunting the thrift stores and yard sales to find them, why not check online? Buying vintage patterns online allows you to skip the search and go straight to the eye candy. … Read more ... 
Jodie from Ric Rac shares a tutorial and free pattern for making these nurse and prince softies. In addition to being super cute, they are also super easy to make! She says you can make one in just one hour. … Read more ... 
Repro Depot is an established go-to for vintage and vintage-inspired prints. Even when I’m not in the mood to buy, I find myself browsing their listings just to see the yummy vintage prints.
Now, Repro Depot has created two collections… Read more ... 
If you love vintage patterns, then get over to the Commercial Pattern Archive (CoPA) at the Univeristy of Rhode Island. They are allowing free access to their database of vintage patterns until Tuesday, September 25, 2009. To get free access,… Read more ... 
