Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Little Birdie Secrets created a custom border print for a toddler’s jumper dress using heat transfer material and her Silhouette cutter. Brilliant! But don’t limit yourself to toddler clothes. Custom border prints would make awesome pillows, placemats, purses, just about… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Grosgrain for making her Ruffled Clover Dress for little girls. The sleeveless dress is covered in rows and rows of ruffled-y goodness that little girls (and their mamas)… Read more ... 
Jessica from Sew Homegrown and Make It Lovely shows how to make a simple yet beautiful pillow sham. She adds a spot of color to the sides with a bit of patchwork. I’m loving the raw edges!! Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
How insanely cute is this owl sleep mask by Kirsty from Hello Clementine and Ginger & George! She shares a template and tutorial showing how she did it, so you can make one for yourself. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Rachel from Maybe Matilda guest blogs at Midwestern Sewing Girl with a tutorial showing how to make a Peekaboo lace slip. It’s a simple muslin slip with a row of ruffled lace made to peek out from the hem of… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest joins the Color Your Summer series at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to make a bright and happy rainbow wrap skirt. The rainbow is made from solid fabrics pieced together in stripes. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Tricia fromLeafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog, Leafy Treetop Spot, for making her Piped Pocket Infant Skirt. The pockets are accented with piping and buttons, while the hem is… Read more ... 
Lark Crafts shares not one but TWO free bonus projects from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork by Cynthia Shaffer
. How awesome is that! 
The first is a patchwork potholder that coordinates with the Retro Apron, and the second is… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of boy’s shorts with pockets to make them awesome. She tells how to make a large cut-in patch pocket, as well as smaller pocket with a flap and button… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s Banded Peasant Blouse. This is such a pretty top! And made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight and breathable for summer.It takes… Read more ... 
Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bandana dress for a baby girl. The points of the bandanas create such a beautiful layered skirt! Get the tutorial.
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Staci from Crafty Stacii shares a tutorial on her blog for a cute way to package up some gifty cash for a graduate. It’s a fabric money holder shaped like a graduation cap. Love it! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Amy from Naptime Crafters used ruffle fabric to create this adorable little swimsuit for her daughter. (Is there anything cuter than rows of ruffles on little girls?) She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesigns and kojobaby continue the Color Your Summer series on their blog with a tutorial showing how to make a set of carseat strap covers. The simple padded covers fit around the straps of a carseat… Read more ... 
Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a sleeveless dress into a sassy apron. The shaped bodice of the dress creates a lovely shape for the apron, and the collared neckline is an awesome detail!… Read more ... 
