Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making this tunic-length raglan shirt. It’s a great shirt for errand running or school pick-up. The tunic length pairs well with some skinnies, and the loose fit… Read more ... 
A door closing usually doesn’t sound so loud, but when there’s a baby or small child asleep it can be enough to wake them up and end the precious nap time. Heidi Kay from Muslin and Merlot shows how to… Read more ... 
Preethi from WIDI shows her favorite method for gathering fabric, which uses three rows of basting stitches. Two rows of basting stitches are in the seam allowance, and the third is just on the other side of the seam line. … Read more ... 
Deanna from Sew McCool shows how to make a vintage fabric rose. She starts with a tube of fabric, wrapping and folding it around a knot in the middle to make the little fabric rose. She shows it put together… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making this little boy’s suspender onesie with an attached bow tie. Cuteness overload! She shows two versions of the attached suspenders – one with the faux suspenders stitched all… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make this awesome maxi wrap dress. It fits snug through the bodice and hip, but has a looser fit through the long straight skirt. You’ll need a knit dress that fits… Read more ... 
Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how to make this super cute pennant pillow. It’s a long skinny triangle pillow, shaped just like the pennants celebrating a sports team. She put… Read more ... 
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Ruffle sleeves are so pretty for little girl’s clothes. They’re easy to add to a sleeveless top or bodice, though if it’s not lined you’ll need to also finish the edges of the arm hole. Mie from You & Mie… Read more ... 
Portia from Miss P shows how you can refashion an oversized tee to make it a tank tee instead. You’ll need to use a shirt that has drop sleeves (boxy sleeves with shoulders that extend way past your natural shoulder). … Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a free pattern for her Little Mouse Stuffed Toy. You can make it as a softie, a pincushion, or even a cat toy. With five cats at my house, I would probably make it… Read more ... 
Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how to make her Zip Your Lips pouch. It’s a zippered pouch shaped like a pair of lips! Fittingly, she uses it hold her lipsticks… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how to make this ruffled laundry bag, using an embroidery hoop to hang it and keep it open. It’s beautiful in white, covered in rows of ruffles. It could also be fun to… Read more ... 
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial at Polk Dot Chair showing how to make this pom pom polka dot pillow. Bright pom poms are scattered across the front of the throw pillow to create a… Read more ... 
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shares a free pattern for making her Kipper Capris for little girls. Their contrast scallop cuffs are all kinds of cuteness!! Her free pattern will make the capris in a little girl’s size… Read more ... 
