Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bias tape is a little bit like a sewing magic trick. It’s made from a woven cotton, but the fact that it’s cut on the bias makes it stretchy. It wraps around the edge of a piece of fabric (even… Read more ... 
Ginger Hendrix from Weiner Dog Tricks loves polyester. And she just acquired a bike that, while thoroughly functional, had a decidedly 1980s feel that she didn’t love. So she used her vintage polyester to create decorative wraps for the bike. … Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a zippered cover for a throw pillow. The simple square shape shows off a favorite fabric print without being too busy. Get the tutorial.
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You can find a tutorial for making this fabulous mod skirt over at Sew Delicious It’s her Peggy Skirt, inspired by a dress worn by Peggy on the show Mad Men. I am loving those contrast-y box pleats!. The… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Sisteroo shows how she transformed some illfitting and rather unattractive thrift store clothing into clothes with fit and style. The dress you see here used to be a long droopy sad sack of a dress. She also shows… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun has a free pattern for making this quick and easy fleece hat. The brimless beanie hat is accented with a piece of contrasting ribbon threaded through and tied in a pretty bow. The pattern is available in a… Read more ... 
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts continues her Pattern Perfect Kids series on drafting patterns for kids’ clothes. The series includes tutorials show how to draft a bodice front, a bodice back, and a sleeve, as well as… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this fabulous Quilted Fairy Tales jacket for her daughter, and she generously shares the pattern and tutorial. I love this jacket! The Peter Pan collar and contrasting waist and cuffs are such pretty details!… Read more ... 
Caroline from Artfully Caroline shows how to make a purse covered in gathered fabric bow embellishments. It’s inspired by a similar purse at Anthropologie. Her version is made out of denim and comes without the hefty price tag. Gorgeous! Get … Read more ... 
Paige from Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a bit of ribbon trim into a cute headband – no sewing required. (Though if you wanted to, you could easily stitch them together instead of… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Sewing 101 series with a tutorial showing how to used ribbing to finish off a neckline. The stretchy fabric fits around the curved edge without causing unsightly buckles. You can also use ribbing… Read more ... 
Dora from Show Tell Share guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a cute new scarf embellished with a reverse appliqued motif. You can make one out of t-shirt knit – the fabric… Read more ... 
Football season is here, and Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Nap Time Crafters has a well-timed tutorial showing how to make a toddler’s cheer outfit. Make it in your favorite team’s colors and you’ll be ready for game day. It… Read more ... 
Amy from Amy Dunn Designs and Lots Of Pink Here shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a travel sewing kit. The fabric wallet opens up to reveal pockets for carded embroidery floss and scissors, as well… Read more ... 
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Sewing Back-to-School series at Sew Sweetness with a post all about seam allowances. Seam allowances are present in just about every project you make. They’re the narrow strips of fabric between a… Read more ... 
