Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to turn a plain cardigan into this romantic ruffle cardigan, inspired by a similar look from Banana Republic. The ruffles are made from different types of fabric – cottons, chiffons, whatever strikes your fancy. … Read more ... 
Tricia fromLeafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make these super cute card wallets, but she doesn’t use fabric. She uses paper sandwiched between two pieces of clear vinyl. It’s shiny and slick and soooo cute! … Read more ... 
Kimara from Wee Folk Art shows how to make a lovely poinsettia garland for the holidays. The scallops are a unique take on a hanging garland. Instead of ribbons draping from a mantel, this garland is made up of a… Read more ... 
I love a peasant dress for summertime wear, but what about when the temperatures start to dip? Amy from Little Bean Workshop guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial for making a long-sleeved version. The construction is the same,… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Making the World Cuter shows how she made an advent calendar out of burlap. She sewed the rough fabric into a bunch of cute little stockings and hung them using numbered clothespins. Get the how-to.
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Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree continues her Embellish Knits Month with a tutorial showing how she upcycled a pullover sweater into this fabulous cardigan. I love the fabric panels on the front and the waistline detail! Go to … Read more ... 
Julie from Vibrant Designs guest blogs over at Twelve Crafts Till Christmas with a tutorial showing how to make a business card wallet. They’re quick to sew up and would make great stocking stuffers! Go to the tutorial.
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Looking for a baby sewing project with just the right mix of charm and detail? These pleated Mary Jane baby shoes have a polished, boutique-style look—but they’re completely handmade, and you can download the pattern for free.
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Christine from From an Igloo joins the Make it for Winter series at The Train to Crazy with a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make fleece mittens. They’re easier to make than you’d think and she says you… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci created this fabric cornucopia centerpiece for Thanksgiving, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The quilted layers of fabric give it stability and shaping. Love it! Get the how-to.
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Citra from Innocentia created this fabulous dress for her daughter out of an adult-sized t-shirt. The collar and lace-trimmed bib are perfection with the striped knit she used. She shares a tutorial, along with diagrams for drafting the Peter Pan… Read more ... 
Clare from Mummushka’s Bushkies shares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute puppy softie. He’s made from recycled knitwear. If you have some stained, torn, or outgrown shirts or sweaters, you can give them new… Read more ... 
Stephanie from The Crimson Owl created this fabulous appliqued tank, inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Bramcost Publications shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a vintage style circular party apron. It’s part of their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series. The gathered circle creates a beautifully shaped apron. Go to … Read more ... 
shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a no-sew pom pom flower garland. You can make the fluffy flowers out of long strips of fabric. Time to raid your scrap bin! Get the tute.
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