Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial for a simple pillowcase you can make in just 5 minutes. It’s made from two coordinating prints – one for the body of the pillow, and another for the trim down… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to put in a flat front, elastic back waistband. This is a good solution for a pair of pants or a skirt where you want to have a flat front (no gathers) but also… Read more ... 
Ellie Inspired shares a free pattern for their Ciao Bella dress for a little girl. It’s a peasant style dress that can be made with our without rows of ruffles on the skirt. It’s shown here made from an eyelet… Read more ... 
Things We Do shows how to make a leather card wallet, no sewing required. The sides are glued together, and the closure is a knotted loop of elastic cord. If you wanted, you could sew the sides instead of gluing. … Read more ... 
This blog is no longer active. Prayse from A Barefoot Bride shares a tutorial for making this puffy taggie caterpillar toy. His body is made from fabric puffs, with ribbon tags for his little feet. Cu-u-ute! Go to her tute.… Read more ... 
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shows how to make a travel pillow that you won’t have to tote through the airport. That’s because it has a strap that attaches to a rolling suitcase. What an awesome idea!! Go to … Read more ... 
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how to make a quick pajama set for a young child. The set includes a pair of pants sewn from yardage and a coordinating top that’s actually a storebought tank embellished with applique… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a sweater with a raw edge linen neckline. The linen is stitched around the neck, tying in a bow at the back. She knit the sweater herself and also gives the… Read more ... 
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make layered knit skirt. Her project is part of Babylock’s National Serger Month. It has a simple band of stretch fabric for the waistband. (Sooo comfortable in hot weather!) The different directions… Read more ... 
Katy from I’m A GingerMonkey shares a tutorial over at the Art Gallery Fabrics blog showing how to make a drawstring backpack. It’s an easy project, requiring only straight seams. The straps are made from ribbon and attached to the… Read more ... 
U Create shows the four Disney princess dresses that she made from one basic peasant dress pattern. She tells the modifications she made in order to make a Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Snow White, and Rapunzel dress. Go to U Create to … Read more ... 
Backless dresses and tops seem like a great idea until you factor in the underwear. How does one wear a bra under a backless shirt? Elle from Pearls & Scissorsshows what to do. She rehabs an old bra, replacing… Read more ... 
Eva Monleón from Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make her I’m A Rock Doorstop. The faux rock softie has a sweet smily face stitched on. He’s stuffed with pebbles and polyfil to give… Read more ... 
This Inside Out Bag by The Purl Bee puts the seam allowances on the outside and turns them into a design element. The bag is made from a neutral linen, with the seams all finished in neon bias tape. They… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shows how to add a geometric print down the sides of a pair of jeans. Love!! No sewing is required, just a handcut stencil and some fabric paint. She cut her stencil out of a heavy… Read more ... 
