Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Piping is used in a wide variety of sewing projects, from pillows to bags to clothing, because adds a nice finish, and sometimes a fun pop of color, to the edges. You can buy pre-made piping at the fabric store,… Read more ... 
Sewing buttonholes can be a frustrating experience that causes anxiety for sewists. A messed up buttonhole can ruin the look of an otherwise perfectly sewn garment. And they’re such a pain to rip out! Here are gamechanger tips from Elizabeth… Read more ... 
Gathering fabric is super easy, but getting perfect gathers takes a little more care. And when you’re making a little girl’s dress, details like getting even gathers are important. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shares her method for gathering fabric… Read more ... 
Everything is made better with pockets! Sew 4 Bub has a free sewing pattern you can use to add pockets to the next pair of women’s shorts you sew. She designed the pattern to go with the Thread Faction Multi-Knit… Read more ... 
Sewing trims are easy to make and can make a plain project into something that sings! Here’s a simple way to make pleated trim using a fork. Elizabeth Made This shows how to make DIY pleated trim. Making it yourself… Read more ... 
I’ll the be the first one to tell you that you don’t need a machine that does 80 different stitches in order to sew beautiful things. A simple straight stitch will get you pretty far. And if not a straight… Read more ... 
Sewing a sleeveless lined bodice can be a little tricky. Between the armholes, neckhole, and side seams, you can’t just sew right sides together and turn right side out. One widely used method for sewing a sleeveless lined bodice is… Read more ... 
Bias tape might be one of the most useful sewing notions, but packaged bias tape is so boring! Learn how to make your own unique bias tape 3 different ways with this tutorial at Elizabeth Made This. How are… Read more ... 
Like most sewing techniques, there are many ways to gather fabric. The right one to use will depend on what you’re making, what fabric you’re using, what tools you have available, and maybe even your personal preferences. Brooke Starts Sewing… Read more ... 
Grommets
are trendy right now and you can find them on all kinds of accessories and clothing. They’re on belts, handbags, dresses, and more. If you want to give grommets and eyelets a try, So Sew Easy has some tips … Read more ... 
Nobody likes reaching for a seam ripper! But sewing mistakes happen, and when they do you can almost always fix them with your seam ripper. Heather from Heather Handmade reviews seven different seam rippers, comparing features and ease of use. … Read more ... 
See how easy it is to add KAM snaps on any of your sewing projects! Installing a KAM snap
is a breeze! It’s so easy you’ll never want to go back to sewing buttons! Check out the easy how-to here.… Read more ... 
A vintage-inspired carry-all, roomy enough to fit anything you need for a day trip. This bag is about 17” wide and features four exterior slip pockets, a zippered pocket inside, and piping for a professionally-made look. Vintage is of course… Read more ... 
Do you own anything with a lettuce edge hem? Typically seen on little girls clothes, but often in women’s clothing too, on the hemline of casuals and maxi dresses. This curly-wurly hemline looks pretty and is practical too, adding no… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever sewn a lined sleeveless tank or bodice, you probably remember the frustration when you realized that you can’t just place the lining and outer fabrics right sides together and sew around the neck and arm holes. Because… Read more ...