Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew It Love It shows how to make a drawstring bag with a contrast cuff around the top. It’s a quick, easy project to sew up. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows the vest she updated with a thrifted lace collar. I’m loving the contrast between the brown corduroy and the romantic lace collar. Go to her blog to read more about her refashion.
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Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making her Summer Chevrons Shirt for a little girl. The sleeveless top has a square neck and puff cap sleeves. The pattern will make the shirt in a little girl… Read more ... 
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making her Pixie Dust Dress for little girls. It has a buttoned crossover bodice, a wide sash, and a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem. Go to … Read more ... 
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to adapt a basic leggings pattern to give them a tuxedo stripe down the sides. The stripe is pieced into the leggings (as opposed to just being stitched down on top). Go to … Read more ... 
Cherie from I Am Mama, Hear Me Roar upcycled a striped t-shirt into a new pair of shorts for her little boy. The look is inspired by some knit shorts she saw in a Mini-Boden catalog. They’re quick and easy… Read more ... 
Farrah from Mingo & Grace shows how to make a child’s V-neck cardigan with contrast trim around the neck, wrists, and hem. She links to a previous tutorial showing how to draft the pattern, and then shows how to sew… Read more ... 
Jen & Shannon from eat.sleep.MAKE. guest blog at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a drapey flutter top. A handpainted geometric design makes it even more awesome. Go to their tutorial.
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We love kitty cats at our house. Specifically, we love black cats. We have four of them. So when I saw this cat ear black bowler hat DIY by Ally from Now That’s Pretty and The Ukelele Workshop, I… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a bookmark that won’t slip out. It has an elastic strap to keep it in place. Go to her blog for the tute. [photo from Make It and Love… Read more ... 
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make this gathered knit fabric basket weave pillow. Nothing is actually woven, though. Instead, squares of gathered knit fabric are pieced together in a basket weave pattern.. Her post is part of… Read more ... 
Petra from Bag of Pretty shows the quick fix she made to her child’s car seat that was wearing through in places. Instead of trashing it, or making a whole new slipcover, she stitched leather knee pads to the spots… Read more ... 
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a blousey knit top with a double keyhole detail at the neck. It’s a cute look for her tween-aged daughter, but it would also be nice for adults or for younger … Read more ... 
Office chairs are all about function, and not so much about form. I mean, who actually has a pretty chair sitting in front of their computer desk? Amy from Positively Splendid does, but that’s because she created a slipcover for… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make the cutest polka dot burp cloths. They’re quick and easy to make, and the design works equally well for boy or girl. Go to her blog for … Read more ... 
