Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
You can make this lovely caftan dress with just 3 seams, plus some elastic thread shirring to pull it in at the waist. Simple Simon & Co. shows how to do it. They’re quick and easy to make. Get the … Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make these cute (and practical!) denim baskets. The denim comes from the legs of a pair of jeans, with contrasting fabric sewn in as a liner. She gives the dimensions to… Read more ... 
This American flag themed pillow would make a cute addition to 4th of July decor. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The stars are made with reverse applique, and the stripes from ruffled… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Moona Fabrics this week. One of her readers will win a set of eight fat quarters from the new Summersville collection by Lucie Summers. Go to her giveaway post for details and to… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how she made this sweet little girl’s summer skirt with fruit appliques around the hem. The body of the skirt is made from a repurposed t-shirt. Contrasting ric rac adds a pop of cute… Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shows how to make this droopy-eared sock bunny softie. He’s made from just a single sock, so it’s a good use for stray socks. Or, go buy a pair of new socks and make two bunnies. … Read more ... 
Heidi from Elegance and Elephants guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Bayern Sundress for little girls. The front of the dress has a simple bodice with… Read more ... 
Heather Jones from Olive and Ollie shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clark blog) showing how to make a summer picnic blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric – one a heavy home dec fabric, and… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Pinafores and Pinwheels guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her It’s a Cinch Dress for girls. I am LOVING the grommet and cording detail around… Read more ... 
Theresa from Salty Peanut Stitcheryshows how removing the sleeves and cutting new armholes creates a whole new look for a button down shirt. The previously short-sleeved fitted shirt is now a sexy summer racerback top. (You’ll need to use… Read more ... 
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these cute fabric napkins. They’re made from two layers of fabric with ric rac peeking out from the edges. They made theirs in a red, white, and blue… Read more ... 
Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clarks blog) showing how to install a centered zipper. This is the method that most printed patterns use to install zippers at the… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade recently shared a pattern and tutorial for making a summer knit cardigan. It turned out smaller than she had planned, so the pattern was for a girl’s size cardigan. Now she’s back with a larger pattern… Read more ... 
Craftbits has the how-to for making these kawaii animal clear vinyl pouches. They would make such cute containers for hair accessories, small toiletries, or sewing supplies. How yummy would your button stash look stored in these pouches! Go to the … Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun guest blogs at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how she gathers fabric. Instead of running basting stitches across the top, she uses a zig zag stitch to couch a thin cord to the fabric. The… Read more ... 
