Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
LiEr from ikat bag guest blogs at How About Orange with a tutorial showing how to make a book strap. The strap wraps around a stack of books and makes it easy to carry. Hers is an updated version of… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool wristlet – shaped like a take-out box. Go to part 1 to find out how to make the wrist strap. Go to part … Read more ... 
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a handy travel organizer hold toiletries and small items. It folds up to carry with you in your suitcase. When you get to your destination, you can unfold it for easy access… Read more ... 
Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to put together a travel sewing kit. The small kit includes just what you need to handle most sewing emergencies. Great idea! Get the tute.
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Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple camp chair. The frame of the folding stool is made from inexpensive PVC pipe, and the seat is sewn from canvas. A… Read more ... 
Suzanne fromJust Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered make-up pouch with a whimsical bunting appliqued across the front. She shows how to create the appliqued design, and then uses Noodlehead’s tutorial … Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Super Simple Summer Skirt from a lightweight jersey knit. Pair it with a basic tee for a nice summer outfit that’s also comfortable in the warm weather. … Read more ... 
Our giveaway of the Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class with Princess Lasertron ended last week. The winner of the giveaway is….
Commenter #9, Vanessa B, who said: oh, oh, oh, Ive got a couple events coming up this summer … Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make super cute Father’s Day necktie key ring. She was inspiredy by the Whimsical Keychains that Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional recently showed how to make. The basic process is the same,… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied Maternity Top out of a thrifted dress. Though the original dress looks frumpy, a bit of cutting and sewing and elastic thread… Read more ... 
Melissa from Honey Scrap shows how to make a simple baby bib. They’re quick to make, and easy, too. The backing is made from a towel for absorbancy, and the top layer is made from a fun cotton print for… Read more ... 
Melanie from Crafty Cupboard guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make her Peek-a-boo Lace T-shirt Refashion. She replaces the top 2 inches of the shirt with a lace panel. It adds femininity, but because it… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make an easy fabric headband. It’s embellished with a rolled fabric rosette, as well as smaller blooms made from knotted t-shirt knit. It’s soooo cute! Get the tutorial. (You’ll need to… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a car caddy to keep things organized on long trips (or on errand running around town). It hangs from the headrest of the front seats. You can hang it so it faces the back seat… Read more ... 
Stacey from Stacey’s Place shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a fabric wallet. The inside has small pockets for credit cards or IDs, as well as one larger pocket across the back for folded money. … Read more ... 
