Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares advice for new sewists on purchasing their first sewing machine. Most people think this involves a significant investment, but they can actually be found quite inexpensively. She explores several options for a low-cost sewing… Read more ... 
Amanda from Dandelions & Lace shows how to make these super cute Marshmallow Bunny Plushies. They look just like those sugar coated ones that appear in the stores every Easter! (Peeps!) Unlike their sugar-y counterparts, these guys won’t rot your… Read more ... 
This beautiful skirt looks like it walked straight off the pages of a high-end fashion magazine. But it’s actually a free pattern from Your Style Rocks! The Favourite Frills skirt was the winning entry to their Sophisticated Skirt contest,… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line guest blogs in the Play Eats series at Project: Project with a tutorial showing how to make fabric pots and pans. How insanely cute is that?! The knobs on the lids are made with… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make a zippered pullover from a t-shirt. The zipper is exposed, which looks super cool and is also super easy to sew. And I’m loving the kanaroo pocket! She… Read more ... 
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Paige from Pink Lemonade and Simply Handmade by Paige shows how she created her fabulous ruffle shirt, inspired by a similar shirt at J. Crew. The short-sleeved embellished shirt is cleverly made from a long-sleeved shirt, with the sleeves cut… Read more ... 
I can’t count how many times I’ve left the fabric store disappointed because I couldn’t find the fabric print I had in mind when I went there. How can they have a building full of fabrics, and not have the… Read more ... 
Heather from Small Fry & Co. guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a peek-a-boo car seat cover. The cover keeps baby snug and warm in her car seat carrier, but has a little window… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to use leftover piping trim to create a butterfly embellishment. The piping was leftover from a skirt she made, so the t-shirt coordinates perfectly! Get the tutorial.
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Jaime at Prudent Baby shows how to make a sham pillow with a zippered closure. Make it from a home dec weight fabric to get those nice crisp edges around the pillow. Get the tute.
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Morgan from Morgan Made It shares a tutorial for making a camera case. It’s an easy project and it can be made out of fabric in your scrap bin. She made hers in just 15 minutes. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist.
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Jen from iCandy Handmade tells how she turned a pullover sweater into an embellished cardigan, with pleated lace around the neck and a fabulous appliqued bow. It was inspired by a similar cardigan at ModCloth, which is no longer available. … Read more ... 
Heather from Heather’s Handmade and Me Making Do shares a free template for making an envelope to store all of the sewing patterns you download and print. The handmade envelopes are sooo much cuter than the ones you get at… Read more ... 
