Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ana from Stepalica shares a tutorial at Lolita Patterns showing how to make this dramatic twisted pleat skirt. Instead of traditional vertical pleats, this skirt has pleats set at an angle. It can go dressy or professional or casual depending… Read more ... 
A vintage tea towel makes the cutest panels for a little girl’s skirt. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how you can make one. The funky colors and bold images from the vintage linens are perfect for a little girl’s skirt! … Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshows how you can make a set of lovely linen dinner napkins trimmed with crochet lace at one edge. How beautiful would a table be when set with these napkins at each place? They’re… Read more ... 
Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Easy Cross Back Summer Dress for a toddler girl. The shape of this dress gives great flexibility in sizing and in style. With straps that cross… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings show how you can whip up a reversible book tote in just 15 minutes. It has long straps so you can carry it cross-body, which is particularly helpful when you’ve got it loaded full of… Read more ... 
If your summer plans include travel, check out this tutorial by Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty. She shows how you can make a luggage tag from a mix of bright fabrics. It has a pocket with a clear vinyl… Read more ... 
This oversized t-shirt dress could easily become your go-to dress for summer. The loose fit will be comfortable for running around in the warm (hot) summer weather. It comes just above the knee – short enough to be flirty, but… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making these knit pajama shorts. Fold over elastic makes a super fast, super easy waistband and also adds a pop of color. Her free pattern will make a girl’s size 6. … Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this sock dragon softie. He has the cutest little wings and spikes down his tail! He’s made from two pairs of socks – one for the body and one for… Read more ... 
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how to add side pockets to just about any skirt you make, and she includes a free pattern to make the pocket. The pocket pattern comes in three sizes – toddler, girls, and womens. … Read more ... 
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a free pattern for her Ultimate Catch-All Bib. It has a pocket at the bottom to catch bits of food that don’t quite make it into baby’s mouth. The pocket has a wide mouth… Read more ... 
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shows how to make her Beach Dress. It’s a strapless maxi-dress that would make a great cover-up for beach days or trips to the swimming pool. You can make it without a pattern, using… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks designed her Fruitful Apron for the modern cook. It’s a half apron with a wide waistband and an easy Velcro closure in the back. Pockets across the front will hold a smart phone and small… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can refashion an adult’s or older child’s cardigan into a cute cardigan onesie for a baby. She includes a free pattern that you can use to make one in a 0-3 month size. … Read more ... 
If you’re new to sewing, all those triangles and arrows and lines scattered around on a pattern piece may seem haphazard. But they all have meaning. Some tell you where to match pieces together, others tell how you should place… Read more ... 
