Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
If you’re lucky enough to have one of the new iPads, you probably want to keep your new toy protected and scratch-free between uses. Abbie, AKA The Green Wife, shows how to make this padded fabric sleeve for your… Read more ... 
Candace from Sparkle Power shares a tutorial on her blog for making these leggings for little girls. Little leggings like this are so practical for little girl wear! Go to the tutorial.
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Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels. Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping… Read more ... 
Miia shows how to use a button maker tool to create fabric covered buttons. She uses an antique button making tool. I don’t know if it’s my weakness for gadgets, or the beautiful blue metal, but her tutorial is making… Read more ... 
Marigold from Hideous Dreadful Stinky created this set of family portrait coasters as a housewarming gift for friends. Aren’t they fabulous?? Read more about this project on her blog.
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Leila & Ben share a free downloadable pattern for a child’s unisex vest. Make one with a Peter Pan collar for a girl, or without a collar for a boy. Pattern is for sizes 6 months – 5t. Go to … Read more ... 
Katie from Notes From a Very Red Kitchen shows how to turn your old t-shirts into alphabet beanbags for the kiddos. This is a great use for the scraps of knit left over from your t-shirt refashions. Go to the … Read more ... 
Susan and Adrianna from Crafterhours wrap up their Twill Tape Week with a round-up of ideas for using twill tape in your sewing project. Check it out!
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Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make little fabric sleeves to slip over the end of a freezer pop. The fleece sleeve is not as cold for little hands as the bare plastic sleeve of the… Read more ... 
Lila Jo from Happy to Craft shows how to make this super cute ruffle top for little girls. She was inspired by a similar shirt at Gymboree. I’m loving the ruffle that goes over just one shoulder! Go to the … Read more ... 
While it’s tempting to think that using a purchased pattern for a sewing project will mean that all of the guesswork and decisionmaking is taken out of the project, anyone who has used a purchased pattern can tell you that… Read more ... 
Kara from Craftastical! shows how to make this petal twirly skirt for little girls. The layered fabric petals are soooo cute on toddler legs!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Craftastical!]
[via Someday Crafts]
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LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial for a unique spare carry-all bag. At first glance, it’s a super cute little drawstring bag made to look like a strawberry. When you open the bag and unfold it, you’ll find that’s… Read more ... 
Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make your own custom printed twill tape. All you need is some cardstock and an inkjet printer! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Crafterhours]
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verypurpleperson shows how to make a reversible bag. The simple lines will show off a fabulous fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from verypurpleperson]
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