Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Click over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these lovely fabric napkins for spring. The ric-rac peeking out of from the edges adds just the right touch. Go to the tutorial.
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Trixi from Coloured Buttons shows how to make this Baby-in-a-Pouch. It’s a soft doll with a right-sized fabric pouch. Little hands can take the doll out and put the doll back in over and over to their delight. Go to … Read more ... 
Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabric Car Basket organizer. It has pockets for all the things that kids can’t live without, and all the things moms need as well. … Read more ... 
Elsie Flannigan from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make your very own Funny Bunny plush doll. Cute,cute!! I’m lovin’ the big heart on his tummy! Go to the tutorial.
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Joann from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for this tiger coin purse. He sports a zipper closure to keep your money inside his fierce little self. Rarrr!! Go to the pattern.
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Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make this fun little clutch purse. The smaller size is perfect for a night out, and it also means that you can make it out of smaller pieces of fabric. Go to … Read more ... 
My Creative Stirrings has the how-to for making a large diaper changing pad with a wipe-clean surface. She gets the wipe-clean fabric from a discount tablecloth. One tablecloth yielded 4 changing pads. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a man’s dress shirt into a kicky minidress. Get the how-to.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows off the two newest patterns to her line. The Lots of Ruffles Skirt features layers upon layers of ruffles that girls will love. The Miss Leila Top/Dress sports an elasticized ruffle at the neckline… Read more ... 
This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns. According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load. The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry. All function aside, the … Read more ... 
Katherine from Sevi Designs created this hedgehog applique for a recent project (actually, her sweet husband created it for her), and shares the template on her blog. This would be so cute on a onesie or tee! Go to … Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this layered knit skirt for girls. The raw edges of the knit won’t need to be finished, and will curl a little bit… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make a round pouf pillow with ruched sides. Make it from bold colors for a fun accessory for a teen’s room, or from more subdued colors for a more sophisticated look. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Ramona from The Burkeshires shows how to turn an old adult t-shirt into a romper for your toddler. In part 1, she shows how to make the body of the romper. In part 2, she shows how to… Read more ... 
Mama Lusco from Mama Lusco Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog for making a Mama’s Ruffle Shoulder Bag. This large purse has enough room for all the odds and ends that mamas find themselves toting about town. Go to … Read more ... 
