Sewing tutorials and inspiration
Follow along to learn to sew this pretty free toddler sun dress pattern. Sun dresses are so cute and easy to sew. I absolutely love this simple but beautiful little dress, and I'm sharing the free pdf pattern with you so that you can enjoy it too! The pattern is currently available in sizes 2T, 3T, …
Join me today as I sew this classic high-yoke toddler dress. I'm including step-by-step instructions and a free PDF download for sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T. This summery dress features half-circle butterfly sleeves, a button placket on the back, and a ruffle on the hem. It can be sewn with a woven fabric …
This tutorial and free pdf pattern will show you how you can make a cute, comfy, and slightly sophisticated little girls summer dress out of woven fabric. It is complete with a ruffled bodice, elasticized side panels, and DIY button bows! Sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T are now available. I would consider …
Have you ever made a stuffed toy? Well, today I have a pdf pattern to make an adorable stuffed bunny! This stuffed bunny is simple and fun to make and it's also a great way to use up fabric scraps. It's a great idea for a gift for a little girl or boy, especially if you want to have more control of …
This step-by-step sewing tutorial will give you clear instructions on how you can make your own modest crossover nursing dress (or nursing top, if you make it shorter and skip the bottom tier). It provides easy access for nursing and is also very comfortable as maternity wear. So if you're still …
This super quick sewing tutorial will show you how you can sew the easiest DIY knotted hair bows possible, with tails that actually match! They can be used on nylon headbands, hair elastics, and hair clips. These will effortlessly add a touch of beauty to your daughter's outfits, and they also make …
This beginner sewing tutorial is for when you are sewing a dress with a basic bodice (no bodice lining) and a simple gathered skirt (no lining fabric and no placket extending into it). This is a traditional method and a basic sewing skill that will serve you well once you've got it down! If …
This tutorial will teach you how to sew a curved hem with two folds, be it a concave curve (inward curve, like an elasticized neckline), or a convex curve (outward curve, like a shirt hem or circle skirt). I also have a tutorial that shows how you can use bias tape to hem curved edges, so you can …
This sewing tutorial will teach you how to hem a straight edge with your sewing machine on any woven fabric. This technique is perfect for hemming shirts, pants, sleeves, curtains, blankets, etc, where you want a hem that's folded twice. By the way, if you're looking for a tutorial on how to …
This tutorial will teach you two ways to sew an elastic casing - by folding the edge in twice, or using bias binding/tape. Either of these methods works well for waistbands, cuffs, leg openings, etc. Both ways has the elastic threaded into the casing, rather than being stitched directly to the …