Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Daisy Janie shares a free pattern for this reusable produce bag. The smallish fabric bags are just the right size for fruits and veggies. They’re quick to make; the designer was able to knock out 6 of them in just… Read more ... 
Lelanie from To Sew With Love guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a stay-put heat pack. The microwaveable heat pack has a couple of straps that keep it in place while you’re lying down. … Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting recently showed how to turn an old t-shirt into an over-the-head bib for a toddler. Today, she shares two variations. The first is how to make the neck of the shirt smaller. After all, a bib… Read more ... 
Heidi from HoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a crib sheet from minky fur. Ohhhhh, how soft that must feel to little baby skin! Go to the tutorial.
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Ella Faith Designs has been selling fabric on Etsy for a couple of years, but has decided to take her shop in a new direction. As a result, she’s selling off all of her fabrics at 40% off. Go there … Read more ... 
Stefi from Just Chic shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making whimsical necklaces from gathered fabric flowers. The flowers can be made from strips of fabric – time to raid the scrap bin! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew up a draft blocker to keep the cold air from coming in through the bottom of your door. A loop at one end allows you to… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! to find out how to make their Happy Hostess Gift Box from fabric. It’s just the size for a handmade snackie or small gift. Get the tute.
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Sew4Home shows how to make their Cool Car Caddy organizer. It straps to the back of the front seat so all of the toys, snacks, and other essentials for a trip in the car are right where the kiddoes can… Read more ... 
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how she turned a pair of khaki pants into a boxy little jacket. This is such a clever -and stylish- refashion! Get the tute.
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Farah from Craft.a.World shows how to make this throw pillow fabric strips folded and layered into a lovely herringbone pattern. Go to the tutorial.
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Stephanie from Deviantly Domesticated guest blogs at Finding My Aloha with a tutorial showing how to turn an old sweater into an aviator hat. Add some faux fur lining to make it extra warm and extra cute. Brilliant! Get the … Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to embellish a plain tee with ruffled strips of fabric at the front and on the cuffs. Love it! Get the tute.
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Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows us how to turn an old t-shirt into a toddler’s bib that slides over the head. This is such a practical bib style! It’s easy to put on (and take off) the child. The extra-long… Read more ... 
Nicole fromTradewind Tiarasshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make singed fabric flowers that you can use to make beautiful hair accessories. They’re made from circles of fabric stacked and embellished in the center with crystals,… Read more ... 
