Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This little girl’s dress was made using a printed pattern, McCalls 6690. It has a sheer overlaywith a lining underneath. For those who find printed patterns confusing or overwhelming, Professor Pincushion has a video tutorial that will walk you through… Read more ... 
Esther from Happy In Red replaced the old pillowcase covering her hot water bottle with a pretty new cover made to fit. She made it out of a fat quarter, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to … Read more ... 
Inserting piping into a seam is a fun way to add an accent color to a garment. Pam from Threading My Way shows how to do it. It’s easier than you think. Her method uses just a strip of fabric,… Read more ... 
Michele from Handmade Martini shows how to make this little girl’s tiered ruffle tee. Or, make it longer and it’s a tiered ruffle tunic. This is such a cute look for little girls! And because it’s based on a t-shirt … Read more ... 
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make a drawstring pouch for your Valentine. The clear heart-shaped window gives a peek at the contents. Go to her blog for a how-to.
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Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to add a contrast pocket to a plain tee. The simple addition adds a pop of color and pattern to basic shirt. Go to her tutorial.
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Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows the cute Valentine’s outfit for her daughter, including a tutorial showing how she made the shorts. There’s a little ruffle around the top of the waistband, and button tabs on the cuffs. They’re… Read more ... 
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to sew a hidden button fly for a pair of pants. She uses them when making pajama pants but she says you can also use one in place of a zipper fly. Her… Read more ... 
Did you know that this week is Random Acts of Kindness Week? I didn’t, but it seems appropriate that it takes place during the week of Valentine’s. In celebration on Sunday, Feb 17, 2013, Michaels will be giving away… Read more ... 
Max from Max California made a pair of baby girl outfits for her entry to this week’s men’s dress shirt challenge at Project Run & Play. She is sharing a tutorial on her blog showing how she made one of… Read more ... 
This happpy monster is actually a cover for an aromatic rice bag. How much happier would you be if you could treat a stuffy nose was treated with this cute guy instead of having to smear medicine all over your… Read more ... 
Here’s a sweet Valentine’s giftie you can make for your stitchy friends. It’s a felt needle book with a heart on the front. Angelina from JoJo and Eloise guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows how to make a zippered pouch to hold your most used sewing tools. The wide bottomed pouch will hold scissors, threads, a needlebook, seam ripper and more. But you could also use this pouch… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek a Boo Pattern Shop has a free pattern for making a long-sleeved tee for an 18″ doll. Just like in a real child’s wardrobe, a long-sleeved tee is a versatile piece. It’s cute with a gathered skirt… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make a tote bag with ruffled trim around the top. It has boxed corners and is fully reversible. Regardless of which way you have it turned, you’ve got a pocket on the outside… Read more ... 
