Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lisa from Grey Luster Girl shows how she made this awesome top for herself out of a man’s polo. She tapered in the sides and replaced the collar with a bow. I love the new look of her top! Get … Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make this super cute tank top for little girls. The neckline is embellished with braided knit, and a gathered panel runs down the front. Get the tute. [photo from Nap… Read more ... 
Rachel from With Love by Rach shows how to add three rows of ruffles to the bottom of a pair of little girl pants. Not only is this super cute, but it’s a great way to add some length to… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns guest blog in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make their Half & Half Skirt for baby girls. This cute gathered skirt is made from two different… Read more ... 
The Sewing Dork tells how to make a tiered gathered skirt. Her tutorial gives the dimensions she used to make one for a 4-year-old child, but you could easily size that up or down as needed. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
I’m a little obsessed with sewing. Given the smallest break in the conversation, I’ll talk your ear off about this style of little girl dress or that shape of a neckline, bias tape and foldover elastic, exposed zippers, and… Well,… Read more ... 
Jo from Jo’s Country Junction shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making these cute owl messenger bags. She calls them the Big Sis, Little Sis Owl Bags and she gives the dimensions to make them in three sizes… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Front Tie Spring Dress. She gives dimensions to make one in a size 5T, but she also tells how to figure the dimensions for any size child to… Read more ... 
Sew4Home has the tutorial for making these throw pillows with ruffled ties at the sides. They include dimensions to make a large pillow and also a smaller version. They’d be so pretty as part of a bedding set, or perhaps… 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 ... 
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turns a rather ufortunate dress into this fabulous romper. The one she used is silk, which would be a difficult project for even an experienced sewist. You could make it… Read more ... 
Maryanne from Sew Together shares a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch for knitting needles or for pencils. The barrel-shaped pouch is lined on the inside. She gives one set of dimensions to make one to hold knitting… Read more ... 
Head over to the Free Spirit Fabrics blog for a tutorial showing how to make a cover for your Kindle. You could also use this tutorial to make a cover for a Nook or iPad or other tablet gadget, but… Read more ... 
Abby from Morning by Morning Productions shares a tutorial for making a cute ruffled skirt. It’s made from a stretchy knit fabric with an easy foldover waistband. No buttons, zippers, or elastic. Just rows of fabulous ruffles on a comfy… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a button closure for the back of a dress or shirt. A slit at the center seam is held together at the top with… Read more ... 
