Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Susan from Living With Punks shows how to give an edge to a plain tank by adding lacing up the front. If you’re worried about setting all of those grommets, don’t worry. Grommet tape makes it easy. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this pretty table mat or runner. Silk autumn leaves
are stitched around a vinyl rectangle. This is an easy project with lots of impact. Cut a long rectangle for… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Candy Corn Cutie t-shirt. She took a plain t-shirt and appliqued a candy corn from ruffled fabric. She created a matching tiered ruffle skirt to match. What a fabulous Halloween outfit… Read more ... 
Citra from Innocentia shows how to make a sweet little balloon dress for toddler girls. This is so pretty! The simple lines at the top make the gathered balloon hem the focus. Her pattern is a size 2T, but you… Read more ... 
Jennifer from My Life… A Happy Circus shows how to make this fun Halloween banner with stuffed felt shapes. So cute!! Get the how-to.
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Holly from Beeper Bebe and Chez Beeper Bebe shares a tutorial on Whip Up showing how to make this awesome library tote. The word “books” is appliqued in a rainbow of colors, and a special pocket holds the library card.… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot guest blogs over at Holy Craft with a tutorial showing how to make her Go Fish: Fishing Hole game. The fish are always biting at this felt fishing hole, and the little worm at the… Read more ... 
You can find a free template for this stork softie at Pane, Amore e Creativita. The body is made from linen, while the legs and the beak are made from felt. So cute!! Go to the template.
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The folks at Sew4Home share a tutorial for making their Wicked Apron. The ribbon stitched across the bib of the apron looks like a lace-up witch dress. So cool! Get the how-to.
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Amy from Naptime Crafters show how to make a Fred Flintstone costume. This would also be easy to adapt to make Wilmas dress if you wanted to make a couple’s costume for Halloween partygoing. Yabba-Dabba-Doooo!! Get the how-to.
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Wendy from Old Days – Old Ways shows how to make a pretty flower embellishment from gathered fabric and a circle cut from an old sweater. A bit of beading in the center adds a bit of sparkle for the… Read more ... 
Head over to Confessions of a Sewing Dork to find out how to make this fabric lunch sack. It’s just as handy as the paper version, but much prettier. Even better, it won’t end up in a landfill somewhere. Go … Read more ... 
Farah from Craft A World shows how she made this lovely tray mat. She stenciled the flower designs in the corner, then added ribbon pass cotton lace and a border with mitered corners. Go to the tutorial to find out… Read more ... 
Annemarie from Gen X Quilters shares a template and tutorial for making her Say Boo! wall hanging. A little ghost holds a trick or treat pumpkin in his hand and greets you with a handstitched “Boo!” Get the template and … Read more ... 
Craft Apple shares a tip on her blog for keeping your seam allowance consistent when sewing curves. Go there now.
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