Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Liz from Fast Daze shows how to create a cute tote bag from a pair of tank tops. The shirts need to be identical, so keep an eye out for end-of-season sales when you can pick them up for a… Read more ... 
Virginia from Gingercake guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial for making a PJ Pillow. She calls it a PJ Pillow because there’s a secret pocket on the back gives a place to tuck jammies when they’re not being… Read more ... 
Stefanie, our Recycled Crafts editor, has an awesome giveaway going on right now over at Craftside. One lucky reader there will win a 26-spool pack of Gutermann thread and a copy of 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips
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Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial for making a basic gathered skirt with a waistband and zipper. The versatile skirt can go dressy or casual, cool weather or warm weather, funky or conservative, just by… Read more ... 
Little girls love ruffles. Why not add some to their leggings? Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to create a pair of fabulous ruffled flower leggings for little girls. She made her leggings from scratch, but you could also… Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a pair of tutorials for making cupcake pincushions in two sizes. The how-to for making a lifesize cupcake pincushion can be found in her guest post at Dollar Store Crafts. A miniature version small enough… Read more ... 
Nikki from Lilybug Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make a child-sized oven mitt, a perfect addition to any play kitchen. The quilted mitts will protect their tiny chef hands as they pull their pretend masterpieces out of their… Read more ... 
If you can cut circles from fabric and stack them together, then you can make a pretty fabric flower embellishment. Sara from Flannel Queen and My Fabric Obsession shows how. Get the tute.
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Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons created this sweet little birdie mobile, and she wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. She started with a used mobile, which she then stripped down to the plastic pieces. She then covered… Read more ... 
Zaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this reusable lunch tote from oilcloth or laminated cotton. The slick surface easily wipes clean – definitely a plus when making a lunch sack! Get the tutorial.
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Max from Max California shows how she turned a pair of adult-sized pants into much smaller pants for her young son. AND she added a pair of suspenders! Love it!! Go to the tutorial.
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Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this MP3 player that attaches to your treadmill. This is nothing short of brilliant, folks! The fabric sleeve wraps around the dashboard of your treadmill so… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this hot cup cozy. The ruffled fabric sleeve takes the place of the throw-away paper ones you find at the coffee shop. This one is so much prettier, and earth-friendlier too! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Tifani from Calculating Chaos shows how to make a doll-sized snuggie blanket. This is so stinkin’ cute!! Now dolly can keep warm while cuddling, just like the big girls! Go to the tutorial.
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Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make this super cute monster shirt for a little boy. She refashions an adult-sized striped shirt down to a little boy size, and then adds that awesome monster applique. Love it! … Read more ... 
