Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has a brilliant solution to the ever-agonizing and always-stressful bathing suit search. This year, the “perfect” suit wasn’t actually a bathing suit at all, but a mini-dress that happened to be made from a polyester/spandex… Read more ... 
Melissa from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making a tiered version of the classic pillowcase dress. I love the mixed prints and the easy, breezy fit! And with no waistline and an adjustable… Read more ... 
Are there sewing projects you’ve dreamed up but can’t bring to fruition because you can’t find a tutorial? Then check out this post by Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire. She wants your input for creating tutorials on her blog. Leave… Read more ... 
Being pregnant during the hot summer can be more than a little uncomfortable. Loose fitting, comfortable clothes will do wonders, though. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a bubble tank that’s perfect for summertime maternity. The elastic band… Read more ... 
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this loose fitted tee. With a wide neck, it’s roomy at the top and tapers into a fitted waist and hip. This look is very popular right now, and… Read more ... 
Autie from mAde by Autie shows how to make this toddler-sized bib. This is such a practical bib! The large size and the sleeves provide amply coverage for the inevitable food spills, while the toweling is a thick and absorbant… Read more ... 
Little Birdie Secrets helped out at Skip To My Lou’s Craft Camp last week with a tutorial showing how to make a homemade butterfly net for the kids. I don’t know how many butterflies they’ll catch, but they’ll get a… Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. helps out at Skip to My Lou’s Craft Camp with a tutorial showing how to make this snake rattle out of an old tie. This is an easy no-sew project that the kids can do… Read more ... 
The thing about pacifiers is that they’re usually in one of three places: in your bag, in the baby’s mouth (usually only briefly), or on the floor. You can eliminate the third, and germiest, option with a simple Binky Leash… Read more ... 
Laura and Meghan from Calabaza and Half a Yard show how to make an iPhone cover from felt. Just slide the iPhone into the felt case to protect it from bumps and scrapes. The simple shape of this case makes… Read more ... 
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple drawstring jersey skirt. The ruffle at the bottom adds just the right touch of feminine detail. Pair it with a fitted tee for… Read more ... 
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a brilliant solution to the stack of towels that must get lugged to and from the beach or swimming pool. She added straps so they can be folded up and carried like a… Read more ... 
Do you have a stack of old t-shirts that you don’t wear anymore? Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to turn an old t-shirt into a baby’s romper. By going from a large garment down to an itty-bitty… Read more ... 
Jenny from Southern Institute for Domestic Arts and Crafts guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial for making a nursing cover. These make awesome gifts for moms-to-be! The strap hangs around your neck so the cover stays put, and… Read more ... 
Remember the Rubik’s Cube softie that I posted about yesterday? Well… What would happen if you made it 20 times larger? You’d have an awesome ottoman! Care from Obsessively Stitching did just that and wrote up a tutorial showing how. … Read more ... 
