Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bramcost Publications has a unique giveaway going on right now. One of their readers will receive a vintage glove making kit. The kit includes ivory fabric, thread, pattern and instructions for making the gloves. This is an actual vintage kit, … Read more ... 
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shows how to make her Lulu Dress for little girls. It’s super cute, but also an easy dress to make. The bodice is made from repurposed t-shirt knit, and the… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a personalized baby blanket. An army of ants carrying the letters of the baby’s name across the bottom of the blanket. This would make a such a sweet keepsake gift for… Read more ... 
Natalie from Clark & Lily shows how to make her Parlor Skirt for little girls. It’s accented with a large bow at the waist and a couple of gathered pickups on the skirt. It’s sooo girly and sooo fabulous! Get … Read more ... 
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these super cute vintage fabric coasters with ric rac trim peeking out from the edges. Each coaster uses just 2 5″ squares, which makes this a… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It And Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew up these cute little zippered pouches from clear vinyl. Because they’re clear, you can easily see what’s inside. Vinyl can be tricky to… Read more ... 
Instructables member Facci Designs shows how to make a chalkboard lunch sack. It’s made from chalkboard cloth, so you can write fun messages all over the outside of this resuable lunch bag. How cute is that! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Ashley from Cherished Bliss shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boxy floor cushion. The edges of the boxy cushion are accented with contrast piping, and a pair of handles on the side make it easy… Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday tells how she made this lovely summer dress with a gathered bodice and waistband. The sleeveless dress is perfect for summer weather, but can be worn with a cardigan when the weather starts to… Read more ... 
Lakshmi from Adithis Amma Sews guest blogs at Creating My Way To Success with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s halter-style dress. What a pretty dress! The tutorial includes the matching headband and belt. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shows how to make her Zip-It-Up Pencil Case. The body of this unique pencil case is made from a ribbon edged with a zipper. As you unzip the zipper, the pencil pouch becomes a long strip of ribbon. … Read more ... 
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a back-to-school book bag. The long strap is made from an old belt or scarf, and can be worn cross-body to help distribute the weight of heavy books. The lining is finished… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her super cute Eleanor Rigby Top for little girls. The bodice is embellished with a smocked design, and the neck and pockets are edged with a contrast piping. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Kelsey from Vanilla Joy guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to turn a beach towel into a pullover cover-up. It slides over the head and fits like a poncho. Great idea! Get the tute.
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Anshu from Blooms and Bugs guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a knotted hat for an infant. The itty hats are sooo cute, and so easy to sew up out of stretch knit fabric. … Read more ... 
