Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
There’s nothing like a broken zipper to render a favorite hoodie useless. Laupre shows how to mend it, replacing the broken zipper with a new zipper that works. Get the tute.
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Rae from Made by Rae shares a free pattern for a basic newborn pant. These itty bitty pants can be made up for boys or girls depending on fabric choice. Go to the free pattern.
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Head over to the Lark Crafts blog right away to enter yourself into the giveaway for the Ronny Oothby softie that’s featured on the cover of Closet Monsters by John Murphy
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Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a kid’s cardigan out of an adult-sized sweater. She was inspired by similar sweaters from Janie and Jack. I’m loving the deep ribbing around the neck… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial showing how to make her City Cowl. The soft fabric cowl slides over the head and scrunches aroundyour neck to keep it warm and snuggly. Go to the tutorial.
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Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fluffy fabric flower puff. Use it as a hair accessory, sweater brooch, or even as a stemmed flower in a vase. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Merriment Design shares a free pattern for making this super sweet Sunshine and Rainbow costume for babies. It’s sized for a baby approximately 1 year old, but it could be adjusted up or down as needed. Get the free pattern… Read more ... 
Cassidy from Loved Anew Creations and Thrillingly Thrifty shows how she recycled an old wool sweater into a new pair of warm winter slippers. These look so snuggly for the cold weather! Get the tute.
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Phyllis Dobbs shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute pumpkin decorative placemat. Various sizes of buttons give the pumpkin a personality. Or, if you want to use the placemat as part of… Read more ... 
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial and template for making an acorn appliqued t-shirt. The design works for boys or for girls. It’s an easy project and creates a fun t-shirt for fall. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Seams Inspired announces her Thrifty Christmas Challenge. This year, her family has decided to give only thrifted gifts. This includes hadmade items made from fabric stash or thrifted fabrics!
From now until Christmas, she’ll host weekly link parties and posting… Read more ... 
Halloween is just around the corner, but there’s still time to make a costume for your little girl. Wendy from Gurgle Turtle guest blogs at Prudent Baby showing how to make a quick and easy poodle skirt. Go to the … Read more ... 
Kara from Creations by Kara shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty pincushion from a recycled tuna can. Get the how-to.
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Fishsticks and Fries shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this Trick or Treat bag. The squarish shape (6″ wide, 6″ deep, 9″ tall) makes it easy to dig through all the treats that are collected inside. … Read more ... 
Ameroonie Designs guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to create a burlap placemat with a gathered fabric flower embellishment. A set of these placemats would be so pretty on a fall table! Go to the … Read more ... 
