Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Matching doll and girl outfits are so much fun! Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows the school uniform that she made for her daughter’s American Girl doll. It matches her child’s actual school uniform perfectly! She used an outgrown uniform… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects has updated her original diaper & wipe pouch tutorial to add a long strap. The strap makes it easy to carry with you. Or, omit the strap for a pouch that’s easily tucked into a… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated and pieced table runner. The difference in texture between the plain squares and the pleated squares creates a tone on tone checkerboard design. It’s beautiful out of the linen they used, but you… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shares a quick and easy way to personalize a plain onesie. Doodle it with Sharpies! She used the permanent markers to create simple all over patterns on the plain white onesies. My fave is the one… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a softie version of the classic chocolate Easter bunny. There’s no biting this guy’s ears off! Instead of actual chocolate, he’s made from a soft brown velour. Go to her tute… Read more ... 
Polly from Helping Little Hands shares a free pattern for making her Comfy Newborn Cuffed Pants. This is the pattern she used to make pants for her own baby boy. The cuffs keep the pants legs down on the ankles,… Read more ... 
Her Gathered Round Basket is one of the most popular tutorials by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar. Now she’s published a post that gives dimensions to make it in three sizes. Now you can make a set of… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shows what to do with a t-shirt that’s too short. She doesn’t throw it away or put it in the donate pile. She lengthens it with a faux layer at the hem. Go to her tutorial … Read more ... 
Claire from Craft Schmaft shows how to make the cutest little knit hats for your Easter eggs. You can make them from baby socks – with just one seam!! Then, make a little yarn pom pom to stitch to the… Read more ... 
This oversized butterfly applique adds color and personality to a little girl’s plain cardigan. The button placket splits the applique down the middle. The split design would also work on a zip-up hoodie. You can find a tutorial for making… Read more ... 
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the very special Easter dresses she made for her daughters. She made both of them using patterns from a Japanese sewing book, but added her signature style and kid-inspired details. For her… Read more ... 
Check out these ruffled curtains that Heidi from HoneyBear Lane made for her daughter’s room! She’s the first to admit they’re a lot of work, but oh my goodness, they’re pretty. The ruffles fall at an angle. A blackout lining… Read more ... 
There’s a fun sewing series going on over at Simple Simon & Co. It’s the You Can’t Judge A Pattern By Its Cover series. They chose a bunch of rather unfortunate looking patterns and sent them to other bloggers to… Read more ... 
Jill Dow from Creative Seams guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make a diaper bag and matching changing pad. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Creative Seams on Fleece Fun]
Diaper bags are like… Read more ... 
If you’re planning to use denim in a sewing project and you’ve never sewn on denim before (or perhaps you have and found it difficult), check out this video tutorial by Professor Pincushion. They share some tips and tricks for… Read more ... 
