Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this sturdy reusable grocery tote. The large boxed bottom has room to hold plenty of food. Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs at Shwin & Shwin with her Pimp my Polo tutorial. She shows how to turn add boy-friendly embellishments to a plain polo shirt. The shoulder tabs and the large iron-on… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free downloadable tutorial for making this rice pack. Heat it in the microwave for a toasty warm pack, or keep it in the freezer and it’s a cool pack. This is a… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial for making fancy stacked fabric flowers. Gorgeous! They’re made from scraps of dressy fabric left over from a previous refashion. The sequins and beads add sparkle, and they were already on the… Read more ... 
Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shows how to make a sleeveless dress with a gathered skirt. I love this style of dress for little girls! And you can make it as dressy or as casual as you like just… Read more ... 
Head over to Craft Passion for a tutorial for making this hexagon fabric basket. It starts out flat, and the sides fold in and tie together to create the basket form. Get the how-to.
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Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make a set of menus for a play kitchen – from fabric! The soft fabric menus are made from printable fabric framed with a cotton print. This is so stinkin’ cute! … Read more ... 
Ruby Murray shows how to use piping to finish off the raw edge of an armhole. It’s part of her Hand-me-down Horrors series on refashioning garments. The piping turns the raw edges under while at the same time adding a… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to make this fabric dress wall art, no sewing required. This would make an awesome decoration for a sewing space! Get the tutorial.
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I just posted a review & giveaway of Closet Monsters
by John Murphy. Head over to our Giveaways section to read about this book and enter the giveaway. Go there now.… Read more ... 
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs at Elsie Marley with a tutorial showing how to make a throw pillow out of a vintage hankie. Beautiful! Get the tutorial.
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Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to add a vintage-inspired surface cording embellishment to a garment. The wrapped cord gets twisted and turned into a pleasing design, and then gets handstitched down. Get the tutorial to find … Read more ... 
Arianne from Still Parenting made slip-on bird wings for her children, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it. The wings are made for pretend play; they slip around the child’s arms so the kids can run and… Read more ... 
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial and template for making this sweet Bear Hugs Valentine’s onesie. The cute little bear is made from felt and stitched down by hand. This sweet design works equally well for boys and girls. … Read more ... 
Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag. It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour. The unique handles can be worn as… Read more ... 
