Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues her Tailer It To Fit February series with a tutorial showing how to add a bit of extra length to the hems of a t-shirt. You’ll be adding in extra fabric. You can… Read more ... 
Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bubble halter top for a little girl. The straps tie at the front in a big bow. You could also reverse the top to have the bow… Read more ... 
I’m loving the neckline on this t-shirt! At first glance it looks like it’s braided, but it’s actually a simple chain stitch made from a strip of fabric. The Gilded Hare shows how to do it. This technique doesn’t require… Read more ... 
Abby from Things for Boys shares a tutorial for making this polar bear wash mitt. Awww… Isn’t he the cutest? Get the tutorial.
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Ilene from Come On, Ilene! gave an old cardigan sweater new life as a cowl scarf. The chunky cable knit and buttons look pretty cool on the cowl, don’t you think? It’s a quick, easy project and she has a… Read more ... 
Melissa from Honeybee Vintage shows how to make a set of curtains out of bed linens. What a great idea! She used a duvet that she found at a thrift store, but you might also be able to pick one… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this handy little caddy for organizing your sewing notions. They made it from a cute Hello Kitty fabric, and then made a matching Hello Kitty pincushion. Cute!!! Get the tutorial.
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Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make a gathered fabric flower. Her version of the fabric flower uses two layers of gathered petals and a pretty bead finishing off the center. She put it on a headband to make… Read more ... 
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making her Snap Trap Lil’ Kids Wallet. The small fabric pouch has two pockets – the zippered pocket across the front that you can easily… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a retro-inspired top for a little girl. The Peter Pan collar is all sweetness. She has a free pattern for a size 3T/4T. … Read more ... 
Jennifer Overstreet from Gable House Quilting and Designs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a handy organizing caddy. Thanks to a weighted sand pocket at the top, the bag can hang from the side of… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gunshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pouch style baby carrier. It’s easy to slip on and allows for hands-free baby carrying. Get the tutorial at Rae Gun Ramblings.
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Tammy from Karamat shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a cash organizing wallet. The simple fabric wallet has one pocket for holding a bit of paper money. You can use them as part of a… Read more ... 
Geneva from A Pair and a Spare shows how to refashion a flared skirt into a peplum. The flared hem of the original skirt gets moved up to the waistband to create the peplum. What a great idea! Get the … Read more ... 
Urban Threads shares a tutorial at Instructables showing how to turn two shirts (one of them long-sleeved) into a drapey cardigan. Your t-shirts will need to be the same or at least a very close match. They added a large… Read more ... 
