Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a scarf cardigan, a cardigan with the ends of a scarf sewn to the front openings. To wear it, just put on the cardigan and drape the ends of the scarf up… Read more ... 
Stef from Girl. Inspired. made this beautiful heart applique pillow as part of her daughter’s new room decor. Lucky girl! I want a room as pretty as hers! Stef guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
These zippered cosmetic bags are super cute and quick to sew up. Lia Griffith has a tutorial showing how. Boxed corners give it a flat bottom and the stiff oilcloth helps it stand up on its own. The oilcloth also… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this pretty banded bow pillow. It makes a pretty accent to a bedding ensemble. The soft florals they used give it romance, but it would also look cool done up in solids for a modern … Read more ... 
Julie Bossert from Sewn Studio is over at the Oliver + S blog today, showing her adaptation of their Nature Walk Pullover pattern that will absolutely put your jaw on the floor. She turned it into a Michael Jackson “Beat… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make your own stretchy ruffled organza trim. You can do it with a organza ribbon and clear elastic. And once you’ve made the stretchy, fluffy trim she shares some ideas for… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make these clear vinyl
storage tubes to help organize your sewing or other craft supplies. You can make them in any size. She gives dimensions to make small… Read more ... 
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare taps into 90’s fashion trends with this two-tone tartan skirt. (Anyone else feeling a bit old that 90’s styles are once again considered cool?) It’s a simple gathered skirt, easy to make. What… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a clutch style laptop sleeve. Foam padding between the outside fabric and lining helps protect your laptop when you’re carrying it around. The… Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s Valentine dress out of a man’s t-shirt. It has a loose fit bodice, and elastic waist, and a gathered skirt. She stenciled the word “Love” across the… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Tip Toe Fairy shows how to make three styles of fleece hats for American Girl and Bitty Baby dolls. Her tutorial shows how to make a jester hat (two point), a skit hat, and a pom pom hat. … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can make a stack of three patchwork pincushions. They’re trimmed all around with mini pom pom trim and tufted in the center with either a button or a large pom pom. (The pom pom is my… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make this dreamy layered circle skirt. The layers are so soft and floaty, I thought at first it was a chiffon. It turns out that she made it from swim suit lining. … Read more ... 
I’ve always thought it amusing that I hate to iron my clothes, but I don’t hesitate a second before whipping out my iron to press as seam. My laundry room ironing board never sees the light of day, but my… Read more ... 
Beth from Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial over at eHow showing how to make a recycled denim basket, with no sewing required. The entire basket is made from recycled denim, most of it being the thick flat felled side seams… Read more ... 
