Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these cool suede bookcovers. She also shows how to make the journals that fit inside. Go to her blog for the DIY.
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Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a shirred sundress and bloomers set for baby girls. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months through 2T. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.
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La-Neka, intern at Two Peas in a Pod, shares a tutorial showing how to make a button and fabric loop closure. She shows it as a pretty closure for a fabric pouch (and includes a step-by-step for making the pouch),… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a knot front Dolman top. It’s a loose fitting top that ties in a knot at the waist. The free pattern comes in sizes 4/5 and… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made a slipcover for a worn out ottoman. It’s a simple cover that fits over the ottoman, easily removed for washing or to flip it the other way. ‘Cause it’s reversible, too! … Read more ... 
Sylvia at Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how she created a geometric cut out back on a dress she bought. If you want to do this, you’ll need a dress that doesn’t have a zipper down the… Read more ... 
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s knot dress. The pattern is the same one as her Summer Picnic Dress, though adapted to give it adjustable knotted straps. Her free pattern comes… Read more ... 
Guess what Jennifer Perkins used to create this alphabet ombre design on a tote bag? Spray fabric paints and foam alphabet stickers! Yes!! How cute would this be on a pair of kid’s skinnies! Go to the I Love To … Read more ... 
Aimee from Clones n Clowns shows how to make a vinyl purse that looks like the paper boats you used to fold as a child. I love this!!! The design was inspired by a Moschino bag she spied on a… Read more ... 
Lana Red shows how to make a simple felt pouch for a hard drive, phone, or any other small gadget that might need protecting. The sewing is super simple. An extra layer of felt gives it a pop of color… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a little girl’s dress out of a pair of outgrown overalls. Go to her tutorial.
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Mama Nene from Serger Pepper has a free pattern for making little girl panties. She uses fabric from old knit clothing, with fold-over elastic to bind the edges. Her pattern will fit a child 4-5 years old. If you need… Read more ... 
Head over to Pink Polka Dot Creations to find out how to make a make-up bag and brush roll. The make-up bag is a lined zippered pouch. The brush roll is made from a washcloth. Go to her blog for … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote. It’s a roomy tote bag with plenty of space to tote your produce home from the farmer’s market, carry a picnic to the park, or hold a book and… Read more ... 
When the folks at J & O Fabrics asked if I’d like some of their fabrics to use for a project, well… I’m sure you know what my answer was!
I’d been thinking that my daughter needed a new spring… Read more ... 
