Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to enlarge the neck of an existing tee. She doesn’t restitch the entire neckband and uses the banding that’s already on the shirt, so her revamped neckline blends into the original design. Her tutorial… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! –… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a pair of fleece pajama pants, and a screenprinted t-shirt to match. Go to her tutorial.
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Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shows how to add pom poms – and an element of fun – to a plain t-shirt neckline. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Lladybird joins the Stretch Yourself series on sewing with knits (hosted by Miriam of Mad Mim and Miranda of One Little Minute.), showing how to make adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to add cut-in side pockets. Go to her … Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to add elbow patches to a little boy’s long-sleeved tee. You could also do this to a jacket or sweater. It’s a quick project, requiring just a little bit of handstitching to attach… Read more ... 
Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Stretch Yourself series (co-hosted by byMad Mim and One Little MinuteOne Little Minute and Mad Mim) with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of… Read more ... 
Kelli from True Bias shows how she adapted a basic t-shirt pattern to make a baby boy’s button up cardigan. She used the Flashback Skinny Tee by Made By Rae, but her adaptations will work with any t-shirt pattern. … Read more ... 
Head over to One Little Minute for a tutorial showing how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into a dress. She shows how to make a simple A-line t-shirt dress (wear it plain, or belted), but my… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to turn a basic t-shirt into a skirt – with pockets!! It’s a quick project, with the side pockets cleverly made using the armholes of the t-shirt. Go to her … Read more ... 
The Renegade Seamstress shows how to refashion a basic t-shirt sleeve to one that has a buttoned out cutout. The look is inspired by a shirt worn by the character Claire in an episode of Six Feet Under. Go to … Read more ... 
Tsabita Boneka from Cheer Your Child’s Day turned her child’s outgrown baby shirt into this cute ninja boy softie. LOVE!!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial telling how she did it. Go to her blog for the free pattern … Read more ... 
Amy Jo from The Little Moments shows the t-shirt dress she made for her daughter. It’s a plain t-shirt (thrifted) with a skirt made from a gathered scarf stitched to the bottom. Brilliant! She shows it for a young girl,… Read more ... 
Caila from Caila-Made shows how she adapted a basic t-shirt pattern to create this cardigan for her young daughter. It has a single button at the top for a closure. The edges are all finished with an easy raw-edge binding. … Read more ... 
Michelle from Handmade Martini shows how you can adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to create an envelope style neckline. (It has the overlapping shoulders like you see on baby onesies and toddler shirts.) She uses the Flashback Skinny Tee by… Read more ... 
