Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to a Fold-Up Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a handy tote bag that rolls up into a small size for easy transport. Stash it in the glove compartment of your… Read more ... 
Sleep sacks can be rather expensive to buy, and difficult to find in a toddler’s size. Maia from Sew Long, Wear Well shows how she created this sleep sack for her toddler son out of an adult-sized pajama suit. (She… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make a child-sized waitress (or waiter) apron using a handkerchief. Slip a pen and a pad of paper in one of the pockets, and you have the makings of … Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Make It Work series at Sew A Straight Line with a tutorial showing how to add sash and bow to the neckline of a shirt. She calls it her Double Take… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a crossover pinafore for little girls. The crossover back gives it a super flexible fit. The width automatically adjusts to fit… Read more ... 
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a maxi dress. I love this style of dress for summer! Get the tutorial.
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Liz from Say YES to Hoboken! shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make this super simple laptop sleeve. It’s made from wool and is held close with long elastic loops. The simple lines make it guy-friendly – a… Read more ... 
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a tote bag to carry your Silhouette digital cutting machine with you to all of your crafty get-togethers. A strip of gathered fabric across the top makes it pretty. For those who… Read more ... 
Donatella from inspiration & realisation shares a tutorial for making a dog’s bed. Pet beds (especially for a largish dog) can be so expensive to buy! Not only can making your own save money, but you can make them in… Read more ... 
Adeela from Sew Kool shares a series of tutorials showing how to make a set of plushies inspired by the classic Pac Man arcade game. If you’re a child of the 80s, this will undoubtedly bring on a fit of… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make felt ice cream cone softie. Cute, cute, cute!! This would be so much fun for pretend picnics and play kitchens! Get the how-to.
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Craft Passion shows how to recycle a child’s outgrown denim dress into a fabulous 4-piece outfit. By cutting the dress at the middle, you can create a cropped denim vest and a short denim skirt with a ruffled hem. You… Read more ... 
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add a fringe to the neckline of a plain tee. She uses pinking shears and Steam-a-Seam to make it a no-sew project. If you wanted, you could easily… Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddyused Tulip paints to add fun flower designs to plain buttons. She’s not sure how they would fare in a washing machine, so they’re not intended for a project that would need washing. But wouldn’t they… Read more ... 
Kimberly from bugaboo, mini, mr, and me shares a tutorial at Everyday Mom Ideas showing how to make a pirate hook softie. The felt version allows all the pirate-y fun of a plastic store-bought costume version, but without the danger… Read more ... 
