Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make this spring tee with cinching at the shoulder and waist. The off-the-shoulder shirt gets cinched on one shoulder, and also on the opposite waist/hip. The asymmetry creates a cool look, but… Read more ... 
Citra from Innocentia made this cute bag out one of her daughter’s outgrown baby shirts. The neckline becomes the opening to the bag. She added a lining to finish out the inside, and a pair of straps to carry it. … Read more ... 
Melissa from Honeyscrap shows how to create this cute embellished headband. You start with a plastic headband and add the folded fabric pieces to it. It takes just 5 minutes and can be made with the small bits of fabric… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Designs shows how to make this shirred cap sleeve top. It’s part of her Shirr Thing for Spring series. I am SO going to have to make one of these for myself! … Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this drawstring wristlet for her daughter to carry to prom. It’s beautiful out of the dressy fabric, but you could also make this in… Read more ... 
Buffy from Passionate Design guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (and showcased at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring bag to hold a knitting project. This would… Read more ... 
Alison from Oopsey Daisy shows how to make a baby bib out of an old beach towel. The neckline is finished with t-shirt ribbing so it slides easily over baby’s head. The beach towel is thick and absorbant, protecting clothes… Read more ... 
Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to turn a vintage pillowcase into an awesome tote bag. It can be done with just a few clever folds and a bit of handstitching. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Elizabeth Abernathy]
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Little Birdie Secrets guest blogs in the Teacher Appreciation series at Skip to my Lou with a tutorial showing how to make these pretty fabric bookmarks. What teacher wouldn’t love having one of these to mark her place in her… Read more ... 
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise guest blogs at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to make her Flower Garden Gathered Skirt, perfect for warm spring days. Fabric ties cover an easy elastic waistband, and tie in the… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at The Girl Creative with a tutorial showing how to make her Shirred Country Dress for girls. With off-the-shoulder long sleeves and an empire shirred bodice, it has the look of a long-ago… Read more ... 
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make these super cute burp cloths. She takes the term “burp cloth” literally and uses applique to spell out the word “burp” at the bottom of each one. How insanely cute is that! … Read more ... 
Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making this Hoppy bunny softie out of a wool scarf. It’s an excerpt from the book Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves
by Nathalie Mornu. You could make one for Easter,… Read more ... 
Go check out my review of the Silhouette rhinestone starter kit. Read down to the bototm, then grab the coupon code for a Silhouette SD & Rhinestone Starter Kit bundle. And be sure to enter the giveaway there – Silhouette… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to refashion an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized one tee. The gathered neck is repurposed from the adult version. Ruching at the sides adds a nice detail. Get the tutorial to find out… Read more ... 
