How to hem curves on knits - this trick will help you get smooth hems on stretch fabrics using your regular sewing machine
Sewing mistakes happen to both beginners and the most experienced sewers. Learn about the most common mistakes and how to fix them.
Change necklines on dress, t-shirt, top and blouse sewing patterns. This neck alteration tutorial will help you create any neckline you want.
A step-by-step video tutorial and sewing pattern for beginners to make a cardigan without knitting or crochet.
Hey y’all! Every year I post a recap of the most popular Melly Sews tutorials from the past year, and it’s time for #1… I wish I had scores of these vintage sheet sets (that I originally found on Etsy) to share with everyone who wants them! But in the end, I had to settle for...Read More
Change any shirt pattern into a button front shirt. I'll show how to draft a facing and how to add buttons to a V-neck top.
Hi there, it’s Fleurine from Sew Mariefleur, and today I’m going to show you how to hack the Rivage Raglan (aff link) to lift it from a basic everyday knit tee to a way more fancy garment. That you can still wear every day, obviously. Who doesn’t want some easy-to-wear sparkle? This month’s theme is “on...Read More
Learn how to sew a peasant top pattern with this free pdf pattern and detailed, step by step tutorial perfect for beginners
Which stitch is best for sewing jersey knits? Here you’ll learn about the types of stitches for stretch knits on a regular sewing machine.
This sweet button shoulder dress is perfect for baby and includes a step by step sewing tutorial and pdf pattern.
Sew tie leggings - these leggings with cutouts and ties are ballet inspired and have pockets! - Melly Sews
Learn how to make doll clothes with a free doll dress pattern & helpful tips and tricks for beginners to sew a doll dress
How to choose your size to sew - and what to do when you need to blend sizes or grade between sizes to create a custom fit
Determine how a sewing pattern will fit before you sew it by understanding pattern ease and how to calculate finished measurements.
Hi, Helena here from Handmade by Helena with you today sharing my interpretation of the Novelista Shirt! (affiliate link) As you can tell, I took some liberties with it. I am not wearing it as a shirt. It’s more of a shirt-jacket hybrid. I did not add the pockets and tried my hand at a...Read More
Sew fleece mittens with a fingerless style. These DIY mittens makea perfect DIY gift for men, women or kids. Keep your hands warm while using your phone.
Use the "burrito method" to sew a lined bodice - with neckline and armholes fully finished! This is also known as the "hotdog method" to sew a bodice
See the things made for my handmade wardrobe during the month of January.
Women's sewing projects and tutorials - find things to sew for women in these tutorials and inspiration for clothing and accessories
Learn how to use a self leveling presser foot, which is also know as a J foot. This sewing presser foot helps you sew over thick seams.
Creative ways to mend jeans - some of these are really pretty!
How to troubleshooting sewing machine tension if you're getting defective stitches or broken threads - learn what to look for to fix it
How to sew fagoting, a decorative stitch for clothing Hey y’all, today we’re talking about how to sew decorative stitches. The openwork stitch I show above on this Leschi Blouse (from the pattern Kimberley was kind enough to send me) I sewed. I paired it with my Tillery Skirt pattern and my vintage cowboy boots...Read More
Learn to hack a pattern for sewing by adding color blocking - you can add seams to colorblock for visual interest
Tips and tricks to handle rayon challis or viscose material when sewing Hey y’all, today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite woven fabrics for clothing, rayon fabric, or more specifically rayon challis (pronounced ˈsha-lē ). Remember when we talk about fabric, we are talking about both the fiber and the method of construction....Read More
How to Sew Thick Fabric - Tips by Melly Sews and a Colleen Tote Bag pattern review
How to make patterns and variations for sewing t-shirts, including links to free t-shirt patterns and tutorials
Learn how to make and use bias tape to finish edges on clothing and craft projects. Everything you need to know about bias tape in this post.
Learn how to sew thumbhole cuffs to add on to any shirt made in a stretch fabric. Keep your hands warm with sleeves that have thumbholes!
Hi all. Remember a while back I wrote about the She’s Worth It project? Well, fundraising has kind of stalled, so Andrea of GoTo Patterns has released a new pattern, and all proceeds from it go to the charity until it’s fully funded. The new pattern is a super quick and simple sew for a...Read More
Women's sewing projects and tutorials - find things to sew for women in these tutorials and inspiration for clothing and accessories
Hi all, it’s Becky at Be So Crafty sharing my version of the Novelista Shirt (aff link) I made to add to my fall wardrobe. Because I like to layer A LOT in the fall, I went up one size to Large. The fit is still awesome and I like the oversized comfortable feel. The fabric...Read More
Learn how to sew thumbhole cuffs to add on to any shirt made in a stretch fabric. Keep your hands warm with sleeves that have thumbholes!
Sew this stylish button collar sweatshirt - it's an easy hack to a free hoodie pattern that takes it from basic to on trend.
Women's sewing projects and tutorials - find things to sew for women in these tutorials and inspiration for clothing and accessories
A round up of great books for sewing and patternmaking
Sewing tutorials for clothes, home decor, men, women and kids, tips and techniques
Hey y’all, today we’re going to learn how to sew an inset shawl collar! My new Sora Sweater pattern has a pullover option with this type of neckline, and it can be tricky to sew if you’ve never seen how one works before. The Sora Sweater pattern shown above is sewn in a sweater knit, and below...Read More
Making sewing mistakes is the fastest way to learn to sew well - here's why
And finally I’m sharing the Parisian top from the Just Add Jeans collection. This one is by GoTo Patterns, and if I was channeling Downton Abbey and Audrey Hepburn and my inner rock star for the other photos, for this one I felt like Zoe Deschanel. With the clean and classic lines of this top,...Read More
If you have a pattern for a top, t-shirt, or dress with a set-in sleeve, changing up the sleeve style is a really easy way to make it look completely different. And there are tons of different options. Today I’ll show you a couple of them. First up we have the full short sleeve. I’ve...Read More
A continuous placket tutorial so you can learn to sew a placket that you can add to a shirt or top with this step-by-step video
A continuous placket tutorial so you can learn to sew a placket that you can add to a shirt or top with this step-by-step video
Use these Do's and Don'ts of How to Print PDF Sewing Patterns for successful printing of digital sewing patterns.
Hello Readers! I’m delighted to be here from Elegance & Elephants today to show you my look and share a tutorial that I hope you will enjoy. When I found out that each look for Sew in Tune was to be inspired by a song, one of my favourite 80s tunes, Summer of ’69 immediately...Read More
Sew leggings - make your own leggings pattern with this DIY tutorial! Custom leggings designed to fit you perfectly.
Hey y’all – today I’m excited to introduce you to a new blogger to the series, Riva of Riva la Diva. Today she’s sharing how she made this breezy summer lounge dress. While you’re over on her blog, you might want to check out one of these posts; click any image to go to the...Read More
Learn how to sew thumbhole cuffs to add on to any shirt made in a stretch fabric. Keep your hands warm with sleeves that have thumbholes!
