Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a super soft, super cute washcloth for a baby. The front of the washcloth is a fun woven cotton print, while the back is a… Read more ... 
Teresa VanHatten-Granath from Green Bag Lady shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a book cover from stretch knit fabric. It’s a quick, easy project that would be fun for back-to-school. If you can’t find stretch… Read more ... 
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make her romantic ruffled maxi dress. A long ruffle hangs across the bodice, with another long ruffle around the hem. It’s lovely as a strapless dress, but it would be easy enough… Read more ... 
Sibylle from Funkytime shows how to turn a pair of jeans into this cute ruffled denim skirt. The short rows of ruffles hide the piecing in the front and add some girly flair. Pom pom fringe on the front pockets… Read more ... 
McKell’s Closet shows how you can use a man’s tie to make a cool pleated neckline detail on a woman’s t-shirt. You most likely know someone who has a stash of unwanted ties hanging in their closet, but if not… Read more ... 
Jessica from Bits for Baby and Craftiness is not Optional shows how to make her Lulu Dress for little girls. It’s super cute, but also an easy dress to make. The bodice is made from repurposed t-shirt knit, and the… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these super cute vintage fabric coasters with ric rac trim peeking out from the edges. Each coaster uses just 2 5″ squares, which makes this a… Read more ... 
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane share a tutorial at Honest To Nod showing how to make a cute little girl’s sundress (or sleeveless tunic top) from an apron. Because most of the sewing is already done for you –… Read more ... 
Heather from Fiberosity guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Girl series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial for a headband that your daughter can make herself. It’s cute with the fan fold embellishment, but it would also … Read more ... 
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making a A-line jumper dress for a baby or toddler girl. The simple lines are well suited for a child’s small frame. She can wear it in the… Read more ... 
Craft shares a tutorial for making an On-The-Go Sewing Machine Cozy to help protect your machine when you take it with you to a sewing class or stitch date. Unlike other sewing machine covers that slip over the top, this… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a 3-part tutorial on her blog for making a racerback dress for a little girl. The front of the dress is a classic tank dress with a gathered skirt. The back of the dress has… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a little ladybug softie. The soft toy is made from craft felt, with grosgrain ribbon tags for legs. Cuuuute!! She cut the circles using her… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make an adjustable buckled waistband for a pair of pants. The buckle at the… Read more ... 
Instructables member Cassiadawn show show how to make a maternity pillow. She starts with a regular king-sized pillow and then alters it to remove the stuffing out of the middle portion of the pillow. The stuffing on either end of… Read more ... 
