Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulously itty bitty Military Jackey. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to make an easy fleece stocking cap and matching no-sew scarf. The fleece is a warm fabric for the cold weather, with the bonus of having edges that don’t fray. These would make… Read more ... 
Agy from Green Issues shows how she refashioned a tank to give it a trendy nautical look. It’s easy to do with flat-backed gems and rope trim. And, there’s no sewing required! (She used hot glue, but you could also… Read more ... 
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for her Sumer Crawler’s Pop Oover Top. This is such a versatile pattern for baby girls! You can achieve many different looks just by changing out fabrics and adding appliques. Her pattern… Read more ... 
Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this lovely ruched duvet cover. It’s made from three flat sheets that she cut and gathered and sewed together. Get the how-to.
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Always losing your small snippy scissors? Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make one. Make a pretty fabric pouch to store them in. You can even add Velcro to the back to keep it attached to your sewing… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket making series on her blog, this time with a tutorial explaining how to make patch pockets with curved corners. The process for making a curved patch pocket is a bit different than a… Read more ... 
Just in time for holiday entertaining, Heather Bailey shows how to make a set of simple fabric napkins. 1 1/4 yards of fabric will make a set of 4 napkins. Go to the tutorial.
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AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shows how to make a tooth fairy pillow. The little pocket on the front keeps the tooth safe and snug until the tooth fairy can make the exchange. It’s also a perfect place to showcase… Read more ... 
We All Sew celebrates Thanksgiving with a giveaway of a Bernina goody bag. I love it when the words “Bernina” and “givewaway” appear in the same sentence! Go to We All Sew for details and to enter the giveaway. … Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of reversible napkin rings. A fabric covered button makes a pretty accent and a fun place to attach a name card. Go to the tutorial.
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Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at the Threads blog showing how to sew on hooks, eyes, and snaps
. The simple hand stiches look nice and attach the findings securely to the garment. Go to the tutorial.
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Stacie from The Creative Crate guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Lil Hand Warmers. The small rice-filled flannel pouches can be heated in the microwave and then put them in your kids’ coat… Read more ... 
