Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a free pattern and tutorial for a set of animal hand puppets. She includes patterns for a pig, a cow, a dog, a cat, a horse, a lamb, a chicken, and a… Read more ... 
Kristie from Obsessive Crafting Disorder shows how to make this tote bag trimmed with bias tape. Made from a heavy-weight home decor fabric, this pretty tote bag is also sturdy. Get the tute.
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Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a pretty patchwork tote bag with an inside pocket. Using a charm pack makes the piecing easy. Go to the tutorial.
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Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And quick to make, too. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional finishes up Barbie week on her blog with a pair of tutorials showing how to make a t-shirt and gathered skirt for an 11.5″ fashion doll. The tiny t-shirt is perfect for those little… Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a ruffled cape for the girl superhero in your life. How cute!! You can easily adapt this for a boy superhero by removing the ruffle and changing the applique. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Missy from How Does She? guest blogs over at eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make these Spook Boo Bags for Halloween treats. Made from craft felt, they’re quick and easy to sew, and cute to boot! Go to … Read more ... 
Jen from My Measuring Tape and LiEr from ikat bag continue their series on pattern drafting. In this installment, Jen shows how to create necklines, facings, and a sleeveless armscye. Go to the tutorial.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Be@Home with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring Ditty Bag to organize small toys. This simple drawstring bag is easily made out of the leg of an old pair… Read more ... 
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a tutorial on her blog telling how to make a headband with cat ears attached. Put on the headband – instant cat dress-up! Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this sundress with knotted straps and coordinating ruffled leggings. The body of the dress is pieced from a… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a fabric case for a Kindle – a Kindle Keeper. I love it when high-tech gadgets get handmade covers! Go to the tutorial.
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Adults don’t usually look forward to growing a year older, but kids like to wear their increasing years like a badge of honor. So why not make them a birthday shirt so that everyone will know exactly how old they… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity created these brightly colored storage buckets for her recent laundry room. They’re actually recycled aluminum cans with fabric liners. This is such a cute and practial idea, and she shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super cute military-themed dress for a little girl. Get the how-to.
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