Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a tutorial over at Ecka & Pecka showing how to make a banner that expresses your indifference. She uses freezer paper stencil to add the word “meh” to a pretty fabric banner. Get the … Read more ... 
Steph from Cake Patterns and 3 Hours Past shows four ways you can hem (or not hem) your knit fabrics. She includes videos showing a raw edge hem, a mock coverhem, a mock mock coverhem, and a blind hem. She… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co. shows how she made some pleated curtains. You can’t see it from the front, but the curtain is threaded on to the rod using ribbon tabs sewn to the back. They’re evenly spaced, creating perfect pleats… Read more ... 
Rock Mosaic shows how to make a mismatchy scarf out of old flannel shirts. The design is inspired by a Free People scarf. The old flannel will be soft against your skin on cold winter days. Using either shirts pulled… Read more ... 
Jenni from Family, Faith, & Crafting shows how she made a cute new hoodie tunic for her little girl using a sweatshirt from her own closet. She keeps the original hem and the neck and shoulders (and hood), so it’s… Read more ... 
If you’re sewing a garment where the fit matters, or out of expensive fabric, it’s a good idea to test out the pattern with a muslin first. That way, you can make any adjustments before investing much time or fabric… Read more ... 
Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little bumblebee costume. The body of the costume felt jumper with pieced stripes and edged… Read more ... 
Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a trendy high low dress. She made hers out of sheer fabric (and includes instructions for adding lining to the skirt), but you could also make this out of an opaque fabric… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can make this awesome tote bag accented with colorful ribbon. The body is made from felt, with a large flap covered in colorful ribbon. You’ll need an assortment of short pieces of ribbon, so I’d suggest… Read more ... 
You don’t need a serger or overlocker to sew on knit fabrics, but it is faster and easier with one. How much faster? Steph from 3 Hours Past and Cake Patterns did an experiment to find out, and she shares… Read more ... 
Check out the cool spine cutaway back on this t-shirt! Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shows how to make it, starting with a plain white tee. Get the tute.
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Jacklyn from OhByGolly shares a tutorial showing how to refashion a basic boxy sweatshirt into this stylish top. Love! She slimmed it in at the sides and cut the sleeves short. The zippers on the shoulders are a little bit… Read more ... 
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a tutu for an 18″ doll. It’s an easy project and can be made with scraps of tulle left over from making a kid-sized tutu. How cute would it be… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a child’s cowboy costume. Her tutorial includes instructions for making a faux suede vest and a pair of fringed chaps. Just add the hat and boots, and you’ve got an awesome… Read more ... 
MaryBeth from SecondHand Couture had a pair of athletic shorts that were too big through the legs. She shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how she removed the extra volume without affecting the stitching on the sides. Get the … Read more ... 
