Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kristin from Craft Leftovers shows how to make an ironing mat. A small mat like this is perfect for the times when you need to give something a quick press but don’t want to mess with pulling out the big… Read more ... 
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a sweater refashion that’s part St. Pepper’s, part 80’s retro, and all kinds of fabulous! It’s part of her Embellish Knit series of sweater refashions. (This was day 28 – I’m so sad that it’s… Read more ... 
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a pair of wrist warmers from a pair of socks. A little bit of lace and a pretty button give them a romantic look. This is a quick sewing project – you… Read more ... 
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these little scrap fabric house ornaments. Buttons and fussy-cut motifs give each little house its own personality. They’d be super cute on a Christmas tree,… Read more ... 
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls shows off this super cute little ‘Ruffle Gal’ retro Christmas ornament she made. Her body is made from ruffled fabric attached to florist wire and bent into a spiral shape. Read more at Wee Wonderfuls… Read more ... 
Steph from Silly Precious Piggies shows how to add a roll-up strap to the bottom of a reversible tote. The strap holds a reusable tote bag all rolled up tight for more compact storage when not in use. What a… Read more ... 
Megan from Not Martha shares a tutorial at Real Simple for making these modern felt mug cozies. Get the how-to.
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Whimsy Couture shares a couple of free Christmas applique templates on their blog. One is a Christmas tree, and the other a stocking. Either would look cute on a t-shirt for a child, or maybe on a tea towel for… Read more ... 
Trekky from Trekky Gets Crafty made this awesome Christmas ornament with an embroidered felt brain. She got the pattern from an anatomy book, but you could draw the right shape by just looking at her example. Want to make one… Read more ... 
Ashley from Pretty Posy shows how to make this reusable gift bag from felt. And you can make one in just 15 minutes! She embellished it with a big felt bow, but you can use any shape you like. Go … Read more ... 
Chic ‘n Joy made this beautiful petal tutu for her daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s made from layers of petal shapes cut from tulle. Go to the tutorial.
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Kids love going through fabric scrap baskets. So why not let them use the scraps the find to make a pretty fluffy fabric scrap ornament for the tree? There’s no sewing involved – just an embossing tool (or small screwdriver)… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make this faaaah-bu-lous black & white ruffled bustle skirt for girls. I love the rows and rows of full ruffles at the back of this skirt! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for a kid-sized apron. A pocket on the front gives a place to put small tools or crayons or cars or other very important things. The design works equally well for… Read more ... 
Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt wreath ornament. I love the dimensional bow accent! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
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