Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Monica from Crafty Nest shows how to make these fun alphabet pillows from fleece. Make them in your initials, or use the letters to spell out words. I think it would be fun to make a series of that spelled… Read more ... 
Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to make this cute pleated tank dress for little girls. It’s made from an adult-sized t-shirt. I love a loose, sleeveless dress for little girls! It’s cool and breezy in the summer, and… Read more ... 
Bethany from The Paper Pony shows how to make this super easy apron from a dish towel. The best part is, she doesn’t actually cut or sew the towel itself. She uses the finishing seams that are already there to… Read more ... 
Emily from Saltwater Kids shares some photos on her blog showing off the boys’ summer shorts that she made out of a man’s button down shirt. I love the look of the plaid shirting in the boys’ shorts!! Read more … Read more ... 
Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make a simple but cute kid’s pool cover-up from a beach towel. One towel yields two coverups, so the materials are inexpensive as well. Retail cycles being what they are, you can… Read more ... 
Tiff from Making the World Cuter shows how to make these hanging soap pockets for the shower. The simple bags make the soap easier to hold on to so the slippery bar doesn’t accidentally slide out of your hands. What… Read more ... 
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics shares a free PDF tutorial at for making this cool Chain Pillow. I love love LOVE that fabric chain embellishment right down the center! Download the tutorial from PatBravo.com. (You’ll need to scroll… Read more ... 
Find out how to make these simple fused fabric ornaments over at C & T Publishing blog. They show them in hearts, but you can create them in any shape you like. (Keep it simple, though, as you’ll be… Read more ... 
Lindsey from All You Need is Love shows how to make this short summer skirt that her sister dubbed, “The Malibu Barbie Skirt.” So cute!! It’s easy to make, too. If you like the look of the mini-skirt but don’t… Read more ... 
Just because a project is quick and easy doesn’t mean that it can’t be fabulous. Jodie from Ric Rac offers proof of that with her 1-Hour Bag tutorial. She shares it over at Skip to My Lou as part of… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she altered a store-bought into a shorter, cuter version of the original. She transformed a plain three-tiered skirt, into a shorter two-tiered skirt and used the material she cut of the… Read more ... 
Becky from Realynn guest blogs over at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how she made this super easy, super cute tank dress for her daughter. She starts with a store-bought tank top and adds a skirt from printed… Read more ... 
Christine from From an Igloo has an amazing giveaway for all of her Canadian readers. She’s giving away… ready for it? …. She’s giving away a Brother sewing machine! WOW! It’s the NS-80 model with a suggested retail price of… Read more ... 
Homemade Mamas shows how to make this summertime halter top out of a scarf. You can make one in just 5 minutes. That’s less time than it takes to locate your car keys and your cell phone, much less drive… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can sew a boutique-style dog collar and leash. Your canine friend will be so proud on your next walk! Get the how-to.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, dog, collar, leash, boutique[/tags]
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