Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Amanda from Kitschy Coo shares a free pattern for this girl’s convertible braided strap sundress. It’s an A-line knit dress with two long braided straps that thread through loops at the back before being tied. You can choose to thread… Read more ... 
Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make a rash guard swim top with a built in shelf bra. With the shelf bra, she can wear the rash guard without having to layer another swim top underneath. She started with… Read more ... 
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she refashioned a sleeveless maxi dress to a shorter dress with a high low hem and three quarter sleeves. The fabric she cuts off the hem is used to make the sleeves that she… Read more ... 
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars. The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size. A hidden zipper in the… Read more ... 
Jaime from Everyday Art shares a tutorial showing how she made this star table runner for 4th of July. It’s not just a table runner, though. The stars are attached end to end with buttons, but unbutton them and you… Read more ... 
When your sewing machine is not in use, you really should keep it covered so dust doesn’t settle into its parts. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a cover for your sewing machine in just… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a fun project for using up your smallest fabric scraps. She used them to make cute greeting cards. There’s no sewing required, and they’re super fast to make. You could make a stack… Read more ... 
There are tons of beautiful knits available that would be perfect for summer dresses, except for one thing – they’re too thin. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make an easy knit sundress with a lining so … Read more ... 
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a toddler’s apron. It’s super easy to do, and you only need a fat quarterof fabric to make the main apron piece. You’ll also need some bias tape for trim… Read more ... 
Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a free pattern for making her Simply Summer Romper for a baby. It’s a short sleeved, short pant romper made from a soft knit fabric. It works equally well for boys or… Read more ... 
