Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
These little birdie shaped pockets are the cutest! Country Living shares a template and a quick how-to. Get the tute.
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You know those thin little thread belt loops you see at the sides of dresses? They’re nearly invisible but they keep the belt from sliding up or down. They’re usually made with a crochet chain stitch. But you can make… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make this little girl’s tie-dyed skirt. I think this turned out really cute! Her tutorial shows how to tie dye the fabric and then sew it into a layered skirt with a handkerchief… Read more ... 
Sherry from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows how to add a small slit to the side seam when you’re hemming your pants. You can also do this on the hems of shirts or sleeves. Go to her post to find out … Read more ... 
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make adjustable waistbands just like you find in the kids’ clothes in the nicer stores. She uses buttonhole elastic to make them. If you can’t find buttonhole elastic at your local fabric… Read more ... 
Alyssa from Elemental Carbon shows you can lengthen a dress (or skirt) by adding lace to the hem. It’s a good fix for a dress that has shrunk in the wash, or for a dress that a child has outgrown. … Read more ... 
Bell from Nisabell Necessary shows how to make a little girl’s shirred sundress with a pretty scalloped hem. She uses a disappearing ink pen and a bowl to create the scallops around the bottom. Go to her tutorial.
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Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can make your own chemise. The design is essentially a pillowcase dress. Instead of making it out of a cute cotton for a little girl, she makes it out of a silky … Read more ... 
Bridgit from Wag Doll posts a tutorial showing how to make a shirred sundress for a little girl. There’s a reason why these dresses are so popular right now – they’re easy to make, and they look so cute! It’s… Read more ... 
Blissful Sewing shares a downloadable tutorial on her blog showing how to make ruffled jeans and a matching belt for little girls. She starts with a pair of jeans and then adds the ruffle to the hem. It’s a cute… Read more ... 
Veronica from SewVery guest blogs in the Shorts on the Line series at Small & Friendly with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of shorts with a scalloped hem. It’s a super cute look for a little girl,… Read more ... 
Yesterday I shared a link to a tutorial showing how to add in-seam pockets when you make a garment. But what about the clothes you buy from the store? Well, you can also add in-seam pockets to an existing garment. … Read more ... 
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an invisible hem. This is often used on trousers or skirts, when you don’t want your hem stitching to show. It’s easy to do, though it does require… Read more ... 
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to add inseam pockets to the next skirt (or dress, or pants, or tunic) that you make. I’m loving the contrast lining she uses in her example! Get the tutorial. [via Craft]
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