Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can dye a piece of fabric to create an ombre effect. It’s pretty on solids, but I’m really loving how it looks on a printed fabric. She’s going to make a skirt… Read more ... 
Dawn Cornell shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this quilted scissors case. The quilted layers create a thick pouch that will cover the sharp point of your scissors. You can make it from two 5″… Read more ... 
Heather from Poppy Haus shows how she made this gorgeous throw pillow out of a couple of rag rug placemats. The placemats are the perfect size to make a throw pillow, but you could also use a 2′ x 3′ … Read more ... 
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a sparkly little girl skirt she calls The Disco Diva Skirt. You can find all kinds of sparkly fabric in the costuming section of your fabric store. It’s super fast… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Oval Messenger Bag. The egg shaped bag has asymmetrical swoosh pocket on the front. Make it from two contrasting fabrics to show off the beautiful curves of the… Read more ... 
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make this cute snail softie! I love his polka dot shell! She designed him to give as a birthday gift to her daughter’s friend, who was having a snail-themed birthday party. He’s… Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet. Knit sheets are a great source of inexpensive yardage, especially if you can find them on sale. If… Read more ... 
Amanda from Kitschy Coo shows how can make an exercise headband in just 10 minutes. The wide stretchy headband will keep your hair out of your face while running or playing sports. It’s takes only a few seams to make… Read more ... 
Nicole from Liola Patterns shows how you can shorten a cuffed sleeve, like you find on a men’s dress shirt. Her method keeps all of the cuff and placket details intact by shortening from the shoulder. This is a particularly… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty dog leash out of scraps of fabric and ribbon. The scraps will get pieced together, so you can use even your shorter ribbon… Read more ... 
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shows how you can make a pretty twirly skirt for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. You can probably find the pieces you need for this in your scrap bin, especially if you have… Read more ... 
You can make this fringed hobo bag out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Upstairs Circus has the how-to. It’s easy to do, with just some simple cuts and some knotting. This would be such a fun project… Read more ... 
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this little girl’s long sleeved dress. Made from a stretch knit fabric, it’s a cute and practical playdress. The simple lines show off a fun fabric print or make a blank canvas… Read more ... 
A lettuce edge is a easy type of hem to add to knit fabrics. It creates a little ruffle around the bottom of your garment. And it’s easy to make, taking advantage of the tendency of knit fabric to stretch… Read more ... 
Preethi from WIDI shares a free pattern for making her Aanchi nightgown for a toddler girl. It loose fitting dress gathered on to a wide round yoke. It doesn’t have to just be a nightgown, though. This style is also… Read more ... 
