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 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 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 …
In this sewing tutorial, I will show you two ways to finish bias binding ends neatly for when you are sewing something round, like a neckline, armhole, or hem. Two methods to finish bias binding ends: in the round and flat I'm putting both of these methods together in one post, because you …
This sewing tutorial will walk you through how to attach a gathered skirt with no lining to a lined bodice. This method uses the sewing machine to attach the skirt to the main fabric, and then a hand sewn slipstitch to secure the lining to the skirt. Notes The bodice I'm using for this …
I recently made this pretty little shirred baby dress for my daughter, using one of her diaper shirts to get the pattern started. It was actually a last minute, late night Easter dress, and also a learning process, but it turned out so cute! I didn't have a lot of time so I didn't take a lot of …