Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she added extra length to a dress that had shrunk in the wash, transforming it into a trendy maxi dress. What a great idea! Get the tute.
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Nicole fromTradewind Tiaras shows how to create an awesome fabric covered party hat. Pleated ribbon around the bottom and a tulle pouf at the top make them extra special. Love it! Get the tute.
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Jessica from Happy Togetherguest blogs at I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Ruffle Me Up maternity shirt. It’s refashioned from a thrifted dress shirt that’s large enough to fit around a pregnant tummy. … Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her retro Racer Shorts. It’s part of her weeklong Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The legs have the general shape and trim of the ones I knew… Read more ... 
Alida from Gigglebug and I Make Stuff recently challenged herself to make a month’s worth of clothes – for just $50. How did she do? She made 30 outfits and spent only $35. Awesome!! She shares a post on her … Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs over at Ladybird Ln with a tutorial showing how to turn a vintage pillowcase into a lovely sundress for a little girl. If there’s needlework at the edge of the pillow –… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Just Pretty and A Pretty Cool Life shares a tutorial showing how to make a wristlet camera strap. The short strap is just big enough to slide over your wrist, making it easy to carry your digital camera… Read more ... 
Sewing a swimsuit sounds intimidating, but it’s actually not as hard as you’d think. Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how you can make her Big Splash! girl’s swimsuit. The piecing on the top of the bathing… Read more ... 
Ruby fromZaaberryy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a little boy’s muscle shirt out of a larger-sized tee. She made hers from a thrifted t-shirt with cool graphics. Love it!! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making these super cute turtle softies, inspired by similar stuffed turtles she saw while shopping at Pottery Barn Kids. I love the mixy-matchy… Read more ... 
Kim from Seven Thirty Three created this adult-sized bib for a dear relative with a degenerative disease that has affected her fine motor control. It’s large enough to protect the whole shirt (and even part of the legs) from the… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Flapper Baby romper for toddler girls. It’s part of the Pattern Remix series over at Me Sew Crazy. The pattern is based on the… Read more ... 
Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras made a special birthday girl shirt to coordinate with her little girl’s birthday party, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She appliqued a butterfly on to an existing t-shirt, and then trimmed it… Read more ... 
