Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Farrah from Craft “a” world shows how she made these pillows with turned edge appliqued letters on them. The letters are actually icons from her son’s favorite computer program – Adobe Photoshop. If you know someone who loves their graphics… Read more ... 
Maya from maya*made tells how she turned a pair of vintage aprons into one lovely blouse. It’s a quick, easy project with fabulous results. I love the loose, carefree style of the blouse she created. Get the tute.
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If you’ve been seeing all the cool projects that people are making with knit fabrics but are hesitant to work with this stretchy fabric, take a look at this post by Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs. She walks you… Read more ... 
Posh Makes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute Mushroom Spool Pincushion. You can make one from an old wooden spool, a wad of stuffing, and a scrap of pretty fabric. Add some fancy pins… Read more ... 
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these easy patchwork lanyards. You can make the patchwork strips from small fabric scraps, so go shopping in your scrap bin and rediscover… Read more ... 
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making a pair of long-sleeved, long pants pajamas for kids. The ribbing at the ankles keeps the pants from shifting or riding up as the child sleeps. Made from soft, stretchy knit… Read more ... 
Mim from Mad Mim shows how to make this awesome Ruffle Bustle T-shirt Dress for little girls. It was inspired by a similar dress she saw in a high-end clothing catalog. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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Calli from Make It Do shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to patch the knee on a pair of jeans. Rather than a strict utilitarian patch, she shows how to make it pretty. Get the how-to.
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Sneezerville shows how to make this pretty t-shirt with a gathered front panel. Love it! Get the tute.
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Disappointed with the selection of garden flags in retail stores, Lisa from The Pursuit of Happiness made her own. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She made it from outdoor fabric so it will stand up to… Read more ... 
Amber from The French Curve shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized nightgown. Elastic thread makes this quick and easy. Go to the tutorial.
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Kirsten from green… it’s the new blue shows how to create unique fabric flowers out of fused fabric. The eclectic feel means you can bust out your scrap bin for this project. Get the how-to.
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Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Betsy Handbag. I love the shaping that the pleats create! This bag can be made up in any number of ways – printed fabrics, solids, quilting cotton, vintage… Read more ... 
Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy! shares a tutorial for making this fire truck pillow. This would be awesome for a little boy’s bedroom! Get the how-to.
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Caroline from Atelier Caroline shows how to make these beautiful honeycomb tucks in a piece of fabric. It creates an allover dimensional design that would be fabulous on a decorative pillow or on the bodice of a fancy dress. Go … Read more ... 
