Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Rachel from Pleased as Punch guest blogs in the Back to Cool DIY Style series at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to make a lap desk. This is SO cool!!! Even though my daughter already has a lap… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew gives a quick tutorial showing how to fix a crooked line of topstitching. She picks the stitches back to where they’re straight and pretty, and then starts a new line of stitching – and she… Read more ... 
Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to create a floor cushion made to look like a game die. How cute is that! This would be so cool for a kid’s room or for a game room! Get the tutorial.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs put together this outfit for her daughter to wear to a Reds game. She made everything, from the stenciled shirt to the tutu skirt to the lettuce edge socks. She shares links to all of… Read more ... 
Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them. She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox. These are SOOOO cute!!! … Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in The Pleat Weeks at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how she made a pleated tunic top for her young daughter. This little top is so sweet!! The simple lines… Read more ... 
Head over to Skip To My Lou to find out how to make this cute layered and fringed fabric flower with a covered button for a center. She shows all of the layers and the covered button made out of… Read more ... 
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a garbage bag for your car. A single strap allows it to hang from the back of the front seat. The wipe-clean fabric (repurposed from a reusable shopping bag) is a… Read more ... 
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a bag to carry your laptop. The large bag is styled like a tote, but is interlined with foam to protect your laptop. Padded straps… Read more ... 
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how easy it is to turn a cew neck shirt into a boat neck. The simple change gives the ho-hum shirt a smarter look. Get the how-to. [photo from Cotton & Curls]… Read more ... 
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial over at Lark Crafts showing a quick way to personalize a set of plain cloth napkins. You can add a simple appliqued design to a set of napkins you’ve made, you purchased new from the… Read more ... 
Zakka Life shows how to turn a leather belt into a shoulder strap for a handmade bag. It takes just a couple of rivets and some D-rings. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
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Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made the gorgeous vintage-inspired birdcage veil that she wore in her wedding. LOVE!! Get the tutorial.
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Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how you can make a superhero cape for your little girl or guy, no sewing required! This would be a quick, easy project to add some excitement to a rainy day. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
