Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making this adorable princess hat. The tall hat and the tulle look just like it stepped out of a fairy tale. Go to the tutorial.
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luvinthemommyhood shows how to make a pair of Sew Comfy Wristwarmers. They keep your wrists warm in the cold winter air while keeping your fingers free to open a door, hold a key, type at a computer, or the other… Read more ... 
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making this gorgeous Anthropologie-inspired knotted duvet cover. Part 1 of the tutorial shows how to make the knotted detail in a square of jersey knit. Part 2 tells… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how to make her 4 Calling Birds appliqued shirt. It’s part of her 12 Days of Christmas tutorial series, though this design could really be worn year-round. Get the tute.
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Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows two methods for creating your own fabric labels to put in your handsewn projects. After all, your handmade item is a piece of art and deserves the artist’s signature. Her first method uses printable fabric… Read more ... 
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a holly leaf bow tie for little boys. This fun holiday accessory would be a great for Christmas photos or Christmas church service. Get the tute… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a project at Bernina’s Sewing Republic. It’s a cute and snuggly owl softie made from soft fleece and minky. Go to the tutorial.
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Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for what may become my spring/summer uniform. It’s a modern prairie dress, sleeveless with a shirred elastic waist. Love, love! The front bodice is closed with ties, so you may want to wear a tank… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made these super cute aprons from vintage placemats. That girl is genius! I’m now adding vintage placemats to my must-hoard list. Go to the tutorial.
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Kenneth King shares a tutorial at the Threads website showing how he rescued a thrift store jacket that was showing wear at the edge of the collar. Instead of trying to cover it up, he took the worn edges as… Read more ... 
The folks at Lark Crafts have a fa la la la fabulous felty giveaway going on right now on their blog.
THREE of their lucky readers will win a package containing:
Adrienne and Mike from Get20Fed have launched a special Christmas project. Their goal is to raise enough money from the sale of their stuffed fabric Christmas ornaments to feed 20 families at the Interval House in Toronto a Christmas meal. … Read more ... 
Rosey from The Nesting Project shows how to sew up some burlap into bags perfectly sized to hold a bottle wine. She embellishes them with rolled felt flowers. A handle at the top makes them easy to carry. Get the … Read more ... 
Trish from My Crafty Moods made this sweet tulle tutu for her baby daughter – and she did it for just a dollar. How did she do that? She used the tulle from an inexpensive chair tie, the kind you… Read more ... 
Roselee from BabyE Crafts and Jane of All Trades shares a tutorial for making these gift tags with pockets. The tags are cut from paper, and the fabric pockets are stitched down and can hold a little candy treat or… Read more ... 
