Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a pirate’s doo-rag for a boy. It’s made from knit fabric for easy fit. The skull-and-crossbones design is appliqued with free motion stitching. Ayyy, matey! Go to the tutorial.
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Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a toddler dress out of an upcycled loose-fitting adult blouse. It’s a quick, easy project that can be done in about an hour. That’s less… Read more ... 
When a pattern calls for bias trim, do you ever find yourself wondering if you could get by with cutting the trim on the straight grain? Beth from Project: Project experimented with trim cut on the bias and on the… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with a ruffled button placket down the front. Okay, so the buttons aren’t functional, but they sure are decorative, no? Go to the … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make these fun floor mats shaped like cars. They include handles at the top for easy carrying. Get the how-to.
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My husband and I have a running battle over dryer sheets. He likes them, I do not. However, after seeing this tutorial by Vanessa from V & Co. and Uptown Jane, I may have just had a change of… Read more ... 
If you love the Binky Baby Bunny from mmmcrafts, you’ll be thrilled to see that you can now make her an Easter Binky Baby Bunny with these accessories. The pattern is called Bibs & Booties and costs $5.00. In this… Read more ... 
Ann from Gorgeous Fabrics (an aptly named store) shares some tips on her blog for achieving bubble-free interfacing. If you are plagued by buckled or bubbled interfacing, read her tips to find out how to get a smooth fuse. Go … Read more ... 
Nancy’s Couture shows how to make a pair of boys’ boxer briefs out of two old t-shirts. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a “Pebbles” skirt – named so because the scalloped edge and tulle are reminiscent of the outfit worn by the character of the same name on The Flintstones. What a fabulous skirt!!!… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee has a free pattern and tutorial for making these sweet little lamb pillows. These little guys make me think of Easter, but there’s really no reason you couldn’t display them all year. Go to the free pattern … Read more ... 
Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial at I Love To Create for making these graffiti’d van pillows. Don’t need a stuffed graffiti’d van? Make an applique instead! Go to the tutorial.
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Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for making a throw pillow covers with ruffled trim around the edges. Make a couple for your couch, or to dress up your bedding ensemble. Go to the tutorial.
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Cara from Bigger Bolder Happier and DI Denizen shows how she raised the neckline of a top using a simple gathering stitch. The result is a pretty neckline with less “exposure”. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to …the world more beautiful to find out how to add ruffled trim to the edge of a garment with no raw edges. The raw edges are encased within the bottom seam for a clean finish. Get the … Read more ... 
