Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys,… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Spring Into Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered knit skirt. It’s attached at the back to a shirt, making a dress that can easily be untucked at the… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions.
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Do you see that cool mod stripe on the contrast band of that throw pillow? It started out as a plain white canvas. Marci from Timber & Lace created the mod stripe design from scratch using a permanent marker,… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how you can use ruffle fabric to make her 3-Way Ruffle Skirt/Dress. Because she’s using fabric with the ruffles already on it, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the how-to.
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Andrea from Lush Stuff shows how to make this beautiful throw pillow with a gathered sash running from corner to corner. A brooch in the center gathers it together and adds sparkle. Get the tutorial to find out how to… Read more ... 
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a pretty spring bloom from fabric and wire, no sewing required. Each petal is made from a different fabric, giving it a wonderfully scrappy look. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little treat pouch, shaped like a carrot. What a fun way to gift a little Easter treat! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a pair of child’s fleece pants. The fleece pants would be so warm for the colder months. Or, make this same pattern out of a lighter weight knit for the warmer months. … Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make her Lovey Boy and the Square Satin Luxe Blanket. The blanket and smaller lovey are made from minkey and edged with satin, so they’ll be soft against baby’s skin. The pleated binding… Read more ... 
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Kitchen Cliche Hot Pads. These are sooo cute!! “Can’t stand the heat… get out of the kitchen,” says one. The other says, “Pot… Read more ... 
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother and Team Dunworth Photography shows how she used printer paper as a stabilizer when appliquing. She had a lot of appliques to stitch down, so this was a cost saving approach for her. … Read more ... 
Now that the giveaway for foldover elastic from Hobovian has closed, I can announce some winners! Your comments gave me so many more ideas to use my foldover elastic!
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Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs joins the Play Eats series at Project: Project with a tutorial showing how to make felt eggs. These would be cute out of white or brown felt for a play kitchen, or out of bright … Read more ... 
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a receiving blanket. The soft flannel blanket is trimmed with ric rac and has rounded corners. And at 41″ x 41″, it’s larger than the… Read more ... 
