Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Designs and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a girl’s shirred sundress with ruffled straps. The shirring is done with elastic thread, and makes a stretchy top. The shirred top also makes pretty gathers for… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make these long cargo shorts for kids. She calls them the Tasku Shorts, and she made hers out of a man’s dress shirt. The pintucks on the shirt make a cool detail… Read more ... 
Kim from Retro Mama finishes up her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute Cloudy Day Applique Tote. She begins with a rundown of the different styles of applique, and then… Read more ... 
Donya from Keeps Me In Stitches shows how she made this t-shirt dress in just 30 minutes. She calls it her Make Mommy Happy Dress and it’s made from an old t-shirt (bodice) and some knit yardage (skirt). You can… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make her Ivory Sunlight Dress, inspired by a similar dress from J Crew. It’s made from… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (housed on the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make her Everything’s Coming Up Roses skirt. It’s made from a… Read more ... 
Teresa from Crafting in my Closet shows how she made this lovely Pretty In Pink Lace Dress for her toddler daughter. The lace overlayer is sooo pretty!! And I love the way the circle skirt hangs! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make pinwheel hair clips. The little fabric pinwheels are easily made and are sooo cute in little girls’ hair! Get the tute.
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Trista from Sugardale shares a tip for getting the crotch to fit right on a new pants pattern. The original crotch was 1 1/2″ too low and needed to be raised. To help her get just the right fit, she… Read more ... 
It was another one project week last week. And it was another project for myself. Woot!
I ordered a bunch of different knit fabrics and they came in last week. I’ve been keeping my knit sewing to 100% cottons or… Read more ... 
Check out my review of Sewn by Hand
by Susan Wasinger. It’s over in our Giveaways section – because we’re giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader. Go to my review and get yourself entered.… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shares a free pattern and tutorial for these super cute Button Up Bloomers for toddler girls. It’s her response to the What Would You Make challenge at Lil Blue Boo. The little gathered… Read more ... 
Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bunny baby blankie. The small blanket with a bunny softie attached is soft, easy for baby to hold, and made for cuddling! Get the … Read more ... 
Patty Young from ModKid announces the newest addition to her line of sewing patterns – the Penelope Plus. It’s a plus-sized version of the previously released Penelope dress, but in sizes 1X (16-18), 2X (20-22) and 3X (24-26). The… Read more ... 
Erin from lemontree creations guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous ruffled throw pillow. Get the tutorial.
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