Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a tutorial showing how to create texture on a piece of fabric using knot smocking. She used this technique to create the fabulous skirt on her daughter’s witch costume. Go to … Read more ... 
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Refashionista series at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to turn a long-sleeved adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized cardigan. Love that pleated neckline! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Shopshares a template and tutorial for making little leather bows. You can use them to embellish a headband or belt, or anything else that needs a snappy little bow. Go to … Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional and Bits for Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet princess crown from felt. It’s part of Far, Far Away week at Punkin Patterns. Get the how-to.
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Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make a pair of fleece legwarmers. They’re quick, they’re easy, and they’ll help take the… Read more ... 
So do you want to know who the winner of the giveaway from Lil Blue Boo is? There were a lot of entries, and I know why. Her patterns are FAB! The styles are hip and full of personality, while… Read more ... 
Sneezerville created a jersey overskirt to give a new look to a ruffled skirt that she made earlier this year (using this tutorial from Alisa Burke.) The result is pure fabulousness!! If you don’t have a ruffled skirt, I… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar has started a 2-week Refashionista series. Her series of guest blogs and tutorials are sure to inspire you to see unwanted garments (or other fabric items) in a way. Check out today’s… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make an embellished layered tee from a plain short-sleeved t0-shirt and a pair of leggings. This is a great way to extend the… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how she adapted the new-classic Black Apple Doll to make a Sleeping Beauty doll for her daughter. She added gathers to the bodice to look like a fancy princess dress. She also created a small… Read more ... 
Tristin from Spartan Living shows how to make a pretty poinsettia throw pillow for the holidays. She was inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. Their version cost $29, but she made hers for just $3. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how easy it is to make a child’s sweater out of an adult sweater. This is a quick and inexpensive way to make cold-weather clothes for your kids. Go to the tutorial.
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Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree kicks off her Embellish Knits month with a tutorial showing how she updated a thrift store cardigan with some lace trim and appliqued felt leaves. She also took in the sides and arms… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a half apron that uses a cord pulled through a casing to make the waist. Coordinating trim edges the pockets. Go to the tutorial.
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