Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Is there anything more evocative of 80’s fashion than a good ole’ acid wash? Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can recreate the look of acid washed fabric on your t-shirts. You don’t have… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt that shows some love for your home state. She shows it as a little boy’s shirt, but it would work equally well for… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a little girl’s dress with flutter sleeves. The dress is a refashion from an adult-sized shirt, so all she had to do was recut the sides to fit a small child’s … Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. shows how to slash and fringe a t-shirt to give it a trendy 80s vibe. Anyone else remember doing this back in middle school? It’s fun to see it a second time around. Get the tutorial … Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern for making a baby romper out of an adult’s t-shirt. They’re quick to sew up, with easy ribbon tie straps. The washed and worn knit… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a fun project in Green Child magazine for using a child’s outgrown t-shirts. She cuts them into strips and turns them into fabric flowers. I think this would also be a neat way to… Read more ... 
Claudia from Lukuma and Handmade Con Amor shows how a couple of daddy’s old t-shirts became this cute spring romper for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It looks like separates, but it’s actually… Read more ... 
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt with details inspired by 1940s fashion (my favorite fashion era). It’s the latest in her series of variations on her Blank Canvas Tee… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make a girl’s maxi dress out of a t-shirt and some pretty yardage. If you’re new to sewing but want to try your hand at making a little… Read more ... 
Amber from Very Homemade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Anthropologie-inspired chiffon and knit t-shirt. The front of the shirt is made from solid t-shirt knit, while the back is made from a patterned chiffon. … Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made her Motor Skills Tee for her toddler son. The name of the shirt has nothing to do with cars or steering wheels, but everything to do with those fabulous scribbles that… Read more ... 
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on Project Run and Play showing how she refashioned an adult’s long-sleeved t-shirt into this cute little playdress for her daughter. The shirt had been practical maternity wear, but hadn’t been worn much… Read more ... 
I can’t count the number of times I’ve fallen in love with a sleeveless top, only to realize that my bra straps show. PC from Meijio’s Joy shares an absolutely brilliant solution to the bra strap dilemma. She used t-shirt… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can turn a t-shirt into a hoodie. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just 10 minutes and a couple of seams. Get the tutorial. [photo from The Stuff of Success]… Read more ... 
