Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a pair of kids’ shorts with pockets. Make them for boys or for girls for awesome summer playgear. Get the tute.
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Head over to The Purl Bee for how to make this pretty flower throw pillow. The base is made from linen (yum!) with raw-edged fabric flowers (yum!) hand stitched in a grid pattern across the front. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Katy fromSew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make your own tailor’s ham because, as she says, “Serious seamstresses use a ham.” They’re readily available at the fabric store, but she made her own because she wanted… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her Halter Neck Heidi Top. The body of the shirt is made from a stretch knit for an easy figure-hugging fit, while the ties and straps are made from a contrast-y… Read more ... 
Lark Crafts is sharing a tutorial for making this Retro Apron over at their blog. It’s an excerpt from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork
. They’ll be sharing another project from the book soon, and they’re letting readers help decide… Read more ... 
Adeela from Sew Kool shows how to make a panda bear softie. Isn’t he cute? Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing … Read more ... 
Roubidou shows how you to make a romper with a lining. Not only does it look prettier to have a lining, but you don’t have to worry about finishing off your seam allowances AND you’ll get nice clean non-wonky edges… Read more ... 
mj+L+ia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this cute little tote with cross-over handles. It gets its shape from a square of fabric that is folded at the corners. Brilliant!! Get the tute.
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Alison from Oopsey Daisy joins the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a cute bow cuff. The wide cuff is gathered in the middle to give it the shape of a bow. … Read more ... 
Melanie from A Sewing Journal guest blogs in the HandMAYde Wedding series at The Long Thread with a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful Linen and Lace Table Runner. This would be so pretty as part of wedding decor… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Lattice Pillow. The tone-on-tone lattice design is made from bias tape stitched own to matching fabric. Love it! Get the tute.
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Sara Christenson shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College for making a pretty stacked circle fabric flower. They’re easy to make and waaay cute! Get the tutorial.
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Dom from Crafted shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome ampersand patch. You can stitch it down as a permanent patch, or you can add a pin back to it and make it a brooch. … Read more ... 
Meg from Elsie Marley shares a tutorial on Grosgrain showing how to make these super cute Knot Shorts. She shows them for kids, but I’m thinking that I might need to make a pair for myself. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
