Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Old spools of thread are easily found at estate sales or thrift stores. The wooden spools and the vintage printing are visually appealing, but the old thread shouldn’t be used in an actual sewing project. Design*Sponge shows how to turn… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a fabric cupholder that hangs from a stroller. I remember back in my stroller-pushing days this was something I wished for just about every time I was out taking my daughter… Read more ... 
Sheri from Childmade shows how to make this I-Spy Activity Placemat. One side is pieced with various novelty fabrics for an I-Spy game, while the other side has printed with different kinds of game boards (Hangman, Tic-Tac-Toe, etc.). Both sides… Read more ... 
Head over to Cook Clean Craft for a tutorial showing how to make a felt version of an ear of corn. The “kernels” were created with a bit of simple weaving. Brilliant!! Get the how-to.
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If floppy raw-edged seam allowances on the inside of your sewing projects seam messy to you, why not give a French seam a try? A French seam encloses the raw edges and stitches them down to the underside of the… Read more ... 
Tanya from Trey and Lucy gives the how-to on her blog for making this sugar sweet baby girl’s dress from a pair of vintage hankies
. The sewing is simple – just three seams and three snaps and you’re done. … Read more ... 
The Sewing Dork from Redemption reveals her response to the Sew What? skirt challenge. She made a skirt out of a pair of jeans, and then appliqued it with an awesome tree motif. She’s written up a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this easy summer top for little girls. The gathering and the tie top straps make this an easy shirt to fit. The chest measurement is the only measurement you’ll need. Go … Read more ... 
Head over to the Lark Crafts blog to download a PDF tutorial for this Snap Attack clutch. It’s offered as an excerpt from the book, Pretty Little Purses and Pouches
. I’m loving the layered, off-kilter flaps and the pearl … Read more ... 
Inspired by a cardigan she saw at Anthropologie, Bethany from Craftopia made the fabulous cardigan using free-motion stitching on her sewing machine. She she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Christine from From an Igloo guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this easy Reversible Sun Top for girls. These pretty summer tops are made from rectangles of fabric (no tricky curves to draft… Read more ... 
Em from That Crafty Mrs. V will be going on a trip soon, and needed a way to easily identify the family’s suitcases. She made these brightly colored fabric luggage tags. One side is a fun fabric design, while the… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew4Home for some tips and tricks for selecting and sewing outdoor-safe fabrics. Go to the article.
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Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a tutorial for making this highchair dropcloth to catch the inevitable drips and spills that occur at mealtimes. She made it from a vinyl tablecloth for a wipe-clean surface. Go to the … Read more ... 
Rochelle from Home Sweet Homebodies shows how to make an itty bitty pair of mittens sized to fit infants’ hands. These little mittens keep baby’s sharp nails from scratching their skin. Go to the tutorial.
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