Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her Too Hot To Shop pillowcase top. This style of shirt is all over the trendy stores right now. You could pay the big bucks to buy one at the mall, or… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial for making her Starboard Skirt. The knee-length A-line skirt has a box pleat at the middle. I’m loving the yellow and white chevron print she… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy knit skirt, perfect for the warmer summer temps. You can make one in any size from toddler to child to adult. The foldover… Read more ... 
Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this hanging organizer for hair accessories. You can easily attach bows and other clippies across the top or from the two ribbons hanging from the bottom. Headbands and… Read more ... 
Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fully lined lace dress for little girls. She made hers to be a flower girl dress, but you don’t have to have a special occasion to… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make this sweet name banner with fabric birdies perched on a branch. I love this so much!! The eyes and the positioning of the body give each birdie her own personality. A… Read more ... 
Liz from Say Yes! to Hoboken shows how to make a simple turban twisted headband. The pieces are looped in the middle and then stitched at the ends so the twist stays put. The striped fabric she used for her… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares photos on her blog of a fabulous maxi dress she made – from a vintage sheet. The sheet she started with had a border print which ended up running around the hem. How cool… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double sided fabric headband. So pretty! You can make them as simple or as embellished as you like. Get the tutorial.
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Why is it that exercise shorts rarely have pockets? If you’re out getting some exercise, you’re probably going to have your keys or wallet with you. Am I right, or am I right?
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Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a lavender-scented sachet that looks as lovely as it smells. Stash one in a lingerie drawer or hang it in your closet to keep your clothes smelling fresh. Her handmade… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shows how to make simple alterations to a basic t-shirt pattern to make a summertime caftan. Wear it over your swimsuit for an elegant cover-up at the beach or pool. Get the tutorial.
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Larri from Seams Inspired shows how to turn three t-shirts into a dress. One shirt becomes the bodice, while the other two get turned into the skirt with a handkerchief hem. You can make the top and skirt from different… Read more ... 
Head over to CraftStylish to find out how to add beaded detail to a garment. Their example shows a lovely beaded neckline, but you could use the same technique to add flair to any element of a garment – a… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of knit shorts for toddlers. It works for either a boy or a girl. She made her soft knit shorts from an old polo shirt. The pattern is… Read more ... 
