Today I’m going to show you how to applique fabric. It’s the sweater weather season. That time of the year we all love to dust off sweaters and pullovers and decorate our homes with seasonal throw pillows. What is more fun than a unique appliqued pullover that really reflects you or a cute seasonal pillow […]

Today – I’ll show you step-by-step how to sew a shirt. Specifically, the Women’s Domino Dolman Tee. The Domino Dolman is packed with options for every day of the week and any time of the year. Mix and match options include: Hood Neckband Short or Long Sleeves w/ Optional Cuffs View A: Solid Front / […]

Today I’m going to walk you through how to sew your doll clothes using Peek-A-Boo patterns you already may own! As opposed to some of our other Doll Clothes Patterns, this article will show you how to use regular PDF Sewing Patterns made for normal size people and make them into doll clothes. How to […]

Learning how to thread a sewing machine is one of the very first steps to learning how to sew.  Fortunately, it is a fairly simple process and can quickly become second nature. Today I am going to share with you a detailed step-by-step guide to threading a sewing machine that will include the function of […]

Let’s learn how to make an easy DIY Tulle Skirt!  How to Make a Tulle Skirt This year, Halloween has stimulated my daughter’s interest in playing dress-up! She considers any and all pretty skirts to be princess skirts, so I thought that it would be fun to add some tulle skirts to her wardrobe. She […]

Today we’re going to learn how to use a PDF Sewing Pattern. Discovering the world of PDF sewing patterns had been one of the best things that ever happened to me during my sewing journey. If you are new to using the PDF patterns and is feeling a little overwhelmed or confused about how to […]

When I was creating this DIY glasses case tutorial, “The better to see you with, my dear!” is what was running through my head the entire time! You can make a case for your glasses in no time and it will soon be your go-to gift for all of the near and far-sighted folks in […]

Today I’ll show you how to sew a dress as we go over the Sicily Dress Pattern from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop. I’ll be sewing a version with nursing access but you can do yours either way. Learn How to Sew a Dress with the Sicily Swing Pattern I love how dresses make me feel, especially […]

Today, I’ll be showing you how to sew a pullover as we go through the Youth Parker Pullover from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop. As the weather gets cooler it’s time to start making good transition pieces. Even though we don’t get super cold in Southern California we do get cool enough to layer. The Parker Pullover […]

I have a DIY Toothless Costume for you today inspired by the movie How to Train Your Dragon! My 5-year-old is dragon (specifically Toothless the dragon) obsessed. As we started discussing potential Halloween costumes for this year, she immediately decided on Toothless and could not be budged. However, as I browsed dragon costumes, I wasn’t […]

I recently learned a sewing technique that I instantly became obsessed with; I’m talking about shirring! Now that I know everything I know about shirring, I want all other sewers to learn the same so that they can love it too. So today, I’m sharing this Guide to Shirring, which will cover everything you need […]

Today I’m going to show you how to sew leggings by walking through the Agility Leggings Pattern from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop with you. I’ll be making it with the attached skirt option. Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop also has the Athena Leggings Pattern for Women. This leggings tutorial would work equally well for it. Does anyone else […]

Hi, I am Whitney of SewWhit Designs, and I am honored to be posting on Peekaboo Pages today about sewing supplies. Peekaboo Pattern Shop was the very first PDF pattern company I ever tried, back in 2013. I’ve been sewing since my grandmother taught me at age seven. My bachelor’s degree is in Family and […]

Hi! We’re here today to show you how to sew underwear with the underwear sewing patterns from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop. This step-by-step tutorial will help you sew up some briefs and panties for your kids. My name is Miah and I am a round 2 mom. What I mean by that is, I’ve got 2 […]

I’m going to show you how to make a dog bandana two ways, using the same self-drafted pattern piece for both! I love making bandanas for my dogs for all of the holidays, family photos, and birthdays. This pattern can be adapted to fit any size pet, which has always been a problem for my […]

Today I’m going to show you how to make drawstring shorts. My husband took a liking to ride his bike several days a week over the summer when gas prices skyrocketed. He mentioned he didn’t particularly care for his lightweight, store-bought basketball shorts as they flapped in the wind too much as he rode to […]

Are you ready to sew a DIY Top Gun Costume? Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best movies our family has seen in a long time, and we weren’t at all surprised when two of our boys requested Top Gun Maverick costumes for Halloween! They decided to both be Maverick, so I made a Top […]

If you’ve read my other blog posts you know how much I LOVE my projector. Projectors for sewing patterns have really taken off, and you will find it more and more common for pattern designers (including our patterns at, Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop) to offer projector sewing patterns.  But why am I obsessed with my projector […]

Everyone who knows me knows that popcorn is my favorite food. I have popcorn most nights after the kids are in bed, so dressing up as popcorn for Halloween has been on costume short list for years. This year I finally made it happen with the DIY Popcorn Costume! I hope you like this DIY […]

Our family is doing a circus theme for Halloween this year. My 2 year old wants to be a “MUSCLE MAN” and has been with me every step of the way with his DIY muscle man costume. Here is how it turned out. DIY Muscle Man Costume Muscle Man Supplies: Red/white stripe knit fabric Nude […]

To me, summer is all about crafting and fun…and tie dye! Whether you’re having a birthday party or Grandma is hosting a “Grand Camp” for her grandkids, tie dying tee shirts is a great way to make memories and have a fun memento! Here are a few tips for tie dying with kids and kids […]

If you’re like me, you love being able to get just one more option out of a pattern! The more options the better for me! Today, I’m going to share one more way to make the amazing Riley Romper one step better with a tube top hack! Supplies Riley Romper Pattern 1 additional yard of […]

Looking to brighten up a room AND use up tons of scraps? Well, I have just the project for you! Here are the quick and easy steps to make this patchwork wall hanging! This project is great for beginners and tiny sewists who are eager to learn to sew and quilt. How to Make a […]

DIY Tote Bag Tutorials Over the years we’ve had multiple blog contributors right great tutorials on how to make tote bags. Our first tutorial goes into tote bag construction. Our second tutorial take a cheap, pre-made canvas tote bag and customizes into a perfect tote bag to give as a teacher gift. Before we get […]

Hello – today we’re going to learn how to sew a pillowcase. Pillowcases are about the quickest, easiest, and most useful DIY project I know. They make great gifts, can be customized for holidays or using specific patterns, and I love making them in flannel as camping pillowcases for my family! With a total of […]

The change of seasons always has me in a pickle as to what to wear – it may be chilly one day but warmer the next. Shirt dresses are my go-to for work or for casual weekend get-togethers with family and friends. You can dress them up or dress them down to suit the occasion. […]