Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to sew a pair of knit pants. It’s a quick, easy project. You can make your won pattern using a pair of sweat pants that fit you. The stretch knit will have the… Read more ... 
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a romper for a baby boy. Rompers are long-time favorite babywear. You can make it up in a fresh new print, or go for a more classic fabric. Her pattern… Read more ... 
Jenya from While She Was Napping shows how to make this diaper change wallet. Rather than carrying around a full diaper bag, she can carry everything she needs for a quick diaper change in this much smaller clutch. It has… Read more ... 
Jennifer from The Life of Jennifer Dawn shares a tutorial ofer at Making the World Cuter showing how to make a super cute tooth fair pillow. It’s a simple square pillow, but with a felt envelope appliqued on the front… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of shorts from stretch knit fabric, using fold-over elastic to finish the edges and create the waistband. The soft elastic wraps around the edge of the fabric for a… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a little girl’s dress with a pocketful of painted butterflies. It’s a basic tank dress made from knit fabric (youc an use yardage, or a large t-shirt). She customizes it with… Read more ... 
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how to shir fabric with elasti thread. Elastic thread shirring is an easy way to make stretchy gathers. You’ll often find it on the bodice of sundresses or strapless dresses. I’ve also seen it as… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this pleated half apron, trimmed with a pretty ribbon at the hem and the waistband. Ribbon also creates a couple of stripes across the skirt. They made theirs out of a linen and added some… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights added a shoulder patch to a shirt that she made for her son. This is such a cool addition for a little boy’s shirt! (Or a girl’s shirt, but boys’ shirts tend to be trickier to… Read more ... 
How cute is this strawberry bikini top! Squee!! Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns made it, starting with a plain bikini top and adding the crocheted embellishments. It’s a simple DIY, and she’s got a quick tute on her blog telling… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make an oversized dimensional flower applique, what she calls a “big ol’ puffy ribbon flower”. I love it!! If you know a little girl, I’m pretty sure they would, too. … Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights is gearing up for potty training her son. She made a set of training pants to help him with the transition. She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. They’re made from regular underwear, but… Read more ... 
Jane at Maiden Jane shows how to make a wide headband from stretch knit fabric, perfect for running or other activities when you want to pull your hair back. The stretch knit fabric fits snug but not too tight. If… Read more ... 
Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how she frillified a swimsuit bottom with rows of ruffles. They’re colorful and fun, and also a little flirty. It’s a cute way to add personality to a plain swimsuit. Go to her tute … Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this strapless maxi dress with a deep ruffle hem. It’s made from a lightweight jersey, a fabric that will be comfortable in the summer weather and also… Read more ... 
