Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants for a child. Her tutorial is part 1 of her Make Your Own Snow Gear series. With layers of fleece, insulating batting, and waterproof PUL,… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World is making softies from faux fur, using applique to give her little guys their cute monster facial features. Applique on faux fur is a little different than on other fabrics, so she shares a… Read more ... 
Valerie of Dottie Adele and Threads, Thoughts, Things guests at Shrimp Salad Circus with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Cocoon Cardigan. She shows it from sweater knit for cozy winter wear, but you could also use a … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child’s winter beanie. It’s fully lined, with the outer cut from an old sweater and the lining cut from a soft t-shirt. She also gives a good… Read more ... 
Anna Evers from Plan B takes a pair of scissors to a button up shirt to create a cool cut away neckline. The black shirt that she used creates a striking silhouette. What a cool idea!! She shares a tutorial… Read more ... 
An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements. Get the how-to.
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BurdaStyle shows how you can use color blocking to can add some width – and a pop of color – to a pair of pants. Go to BurdaStyle for the how-to.
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Head over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders. You can make them with any kind of ribbon. They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design. Go … Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen. They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel. They snap together so you can keep… Read more ... 
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt. It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy. Get the how-to … Read more ... 
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress. The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile. She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own. Her… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a simple fabric pouch to hold your tissues. They’re quick to sew up and keep them from getting yucky in your purse. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a pair of fleece pajama pants, and a screenprinted t-shirt to match. Go to her tutorial.
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Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shows how to add pom poms – and an element of fun – to a plain t-shirt neckline. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Jacklyn from Oh By Golly made a plain pair of leggings awesome by adding a couple of leather patches. Notice the asymmetrical placement. Love!! The leather patches were cut from a pair of boots that didn’t fit her. Go to … Read more ...