Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for turning fabric strips and bits of wool roving into a pretty piece of jewelry. The long strips of fabric form a necklace, with the roving inside to form the… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial for making her Ruff ‘n Tumble scarf. The patchwork squares are made from recycled t-shirts. The strong graphic images make this an awesome scarf for boys, but of course there’s no reason… Read more ... 
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a three-part tutorial for making a super cute military style hat. The sides are shaped at an angle to create a good fit around the head. I’m loving the bit of lace that girls it up,… Read more ... 
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a special Sleepover Pillowcase. A zippered compartment gives a place to stash a favorite book or toy. A handle at the top… Read more ... 
Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how to use a blind hem foot for edge stitching. The features of the blind hem foot help you keep your stitch line nice and straight. Get the tutorial.
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Small changes can often totally change the look of a garment. Take this sweater refashion by Creative Mind, for instance. She added lace trim around the neck and down the front of a plain cardigan to give it more… Read more ... 
Agi from The Crafty Side shows how to turn some of your smallest fabric scraps into cute bookmarks. They’re quick to make, and would be great little “I thought of you” gifties. Get the tutorial.
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If you’ve watched the news any at all during the last weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen devastation caused by flooding in Queensland, Australia.
In response, Toni from Citrus Pop and Make It Perfect is coordinating a week of auctions of items… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making this rounded bunting. It’s cute for any season and any holiday. (See her fall version and her Christmas version.) Make it to hang from your mantle,… Read more ... 
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made shows how she created this set of pocket organizers for her sewing tools. The pockets are made, appropriately enough, from vintage pattern envelopes. Get the how-to.
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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog for this 60’s inspired jumper. I love this style of dress for growing girls! They layer well for the winter months, and look cute long or short which means… Read more ... 
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade is a creative genius! She has created a series of Quiet Books that are sure to keep small hands busy and children entertained in any situation. Whether it’s in church, in the car, in a… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing beginning sewists how to turn and stitch a basic hem. Go to the video tutorial.
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Terri Stegmiller shares a free pattern at 3 Creative Studios for making her Big Tote. This roomy bag measures 21″ wide by 18″ tall. Make it from decor weight fabrics for extra sturdiness. Get the free pattern.
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