Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe shows how to sew a hidden button placket. A hidden button placket is a nice detail, both functional and decorative. Plus, the placket covers up any wonkiness or uneven placement of the buttonholes themselves. Her… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a split hem with mitered corners. You’ll often find this type of hem on longer t-shirts and tops. The split hem gives more room for movement and also allows the back… Read more ... 
Kids grow fast, y’all. As quickly as you can get them all the clothes they need, they’re starting to outgrow them again. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows a cute way you can add length to a… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She created this little Tiny Bag as a scrapbusting project. She’s got a free pattern and tutorial for us! The bag is small, just big enough to hold a phone and wallet, but it has little… Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew an easy elastic waist skirt with a pretty lace ruffle at the hem. The simple gathered skirt is super versatile – it can go dressy or casual and is comfortable… Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how to insert a zipper into a sweatshirt. It’s a quick and easy addition, and BOOM – now you have a zip-up sweatshirt jacket! Her tutorial is a video so you can watch along… Read more ... 
A facing or lining will turn under the edges of a neck line and give a nice smooth curve. Only problem is, sometimes they want to flip out over the neck line. Lucy from Sew Essential shows how to understitch… Read more ... 
Seams that don’t match can be so annoying! It’s easy to blame it on an error in the sewing pattern, but often the seams don ‘t match because we’re not lining up our fabric pieces properly. Beth from SunnyGal Studio… Read more ... 
You’ve heard it said before that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. That’s true for sewing, too. Finishing off the inside is just as important as finishing off the outside. Frayed seams can be uncomfortable and can cause handmade… Read more ... 
There’s a certain satisfaction that I get when I sew my own clothes and the stripes (or other prints) match perfectly at the seams. Matched prints are one of those details that make a garment look more finished. Melissa from… Read more ... 
Adrianna from Hey June shows how you can create a crossover hem for the next t-shirt or sweatshirt you sew. The crossover adds a cute detail to the hem, and it’s an easy adaptation to make to your pattern. I… Read more ... 
Hemming pants may be my least favorite sewing task. And I call it a “task” because it is truly like work for me. But as much as I try to avoid hemming pants, every now and then it just has… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia has started her 30 Days of Zippers series. That’s right. Each day she’ll post a live video showing a zipper project or sewing technique. She’s got her first 3 videos posted already. Check them out… Read more ... 
Basting and pulling threads is the most common way to gather fabric, but it’s not the only way. from Sew4bub shows how you can use clear elastic to gather knit fabric. The stretch of the elastic creates even gathers across… Read more ... 
People are always impressed when I tell them that I’ve sewn bathing suits for myself and my daughter. It sounds so difficult but it’s really not. There are some things to keep in mind. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares 10 tips… Read more ...