Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make her Easiest Ever Kid PJ’s. The pajamas set includes a long sleeved t-shirt and a pair of elastic waist flannel pants. Both pieces are easy to sew, and you can make… Read more ... 
Free Spirit Fabrics has a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a Pod Pillow in two sizes. They’re like fabric easels to hold a tablet or smart phone. The cutting dimensions are given within the steps of the tutorial… Read more ... 
Cuddle fabric is soooo soft and well, cuddly, but can be difficult to sew. Heather from The Sewing Loft gives some tips for sewing with Cuddle fabric
. 10 tips, to be specific. Read them before taking on a project… Read more ... 
If your twin needle stitching isn’t looking right, Susan from Moonthirty has some troubleshooting tips to help you. She shows what it looks like if your twin needle hem has skipped stitches or tunneling, and then tells how you can… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a figure hugging sheath dress from a stretch knit fabric. It’s easy to make, and you can make your own pattern by tracing around a fitted t-shirt and a pencil… Read more ... 
Elisa from Charming Doodle shares a free pattern over at The Sewing Rabbit for a reversible bib with a Peter Pan collar. It’s made from t-shirt knit, which is soft and stretchy so there’s no need for a closure. Just… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making a child’s apron. It’s a simple project that’s quick to make. She says it can be done in just 10 minutes! How’s that for quick? Or, let your child… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a braided cowl to keep your neck warm. It’s made from three tubes of soft fleece, braided together to make one this cowl scarf. For a lighter weight … Read more ... 
American Felt and Craft brings the mustache trend to your Christmas tree with these felt mustache ornaments. Their template gives four variations on the mustache so you can make a whole set to decorate your very hip Christmas tree. They… Read more ... 
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl is over at Therm O Web showing how to make this cute retro Christmas throw pillow. It’s made from bright fabrics with an applique of a vintage station wagon bringing home the family Christmas tree. … Read more ... 
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make these folded and tucked fabric coasters. They look like they’d be difficult but they’re actually very to make. And quick, too. The top is made from 4 squares of fabric. She… Read more ... 
Carolyn from Allspice Abounds shares her method for creating semi-finished seam allowances on a princess seam. Most pattern instructions will have you clip the curves and press open. It does the job, but it’s not very pretty. Her method gives… Read more ... 
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a free pattern for making a patchwork tree skirt. There are 16 pie-shaped panels around the skirt so you can mix and match print and pattern and color to your heart’s desire. A set… Read more ... 
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to alter a plain sleeve pattern to make it a puff sleeve. I love a puff sleeve because not only are they pretty and girly, but I also find them much easier to set… Read more ... 
Cath Grace has a special guest on her blog – her mom! – showing how to make a set of pattern weights. There are lots of different ways to make pattern weights. Her version uses fabric gathered over a stack… Read more ... 
