Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a zippered pouch that’s shaped like a whale. Isn’t he cute?? The zipper goes the length of his whale belly. Go to the free pattern.
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Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make these pretty heart-shaped sachets. Fill them with scented rice for a sweet smelling Valentine’s gift. Go to the tutorial.
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Fricknits made this celebration garland with her son in preparation for his birthday, which is a mere 6 months away. (Gotta love kiddos’ sense of time!) A fabric garland like this one can be used over and over, becoming a… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Togethershows how to use simple patchwork and reverse applique to make this Sweetheart Pin Cushion. A visit to your scrap bin will yield all the bits you need to make the patchwork heart. Go to the … Read more ... 
As part of Celebrate the Boy month, Rae from Made by Rae shows how to turn an adult-sized button down shirt into a little boy’s version. By refashioning an existing shirt, you can avoid the more time-consuming steps of… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial for making the 90-minute shirt for little boys. You can create one of these shirts using the knit fabric from an adult-sized shirt. This is part of her Celebrate the Boy month, but there’s… Read more ... 
Bronwyn from Made by Bronwyn created this lovely pettiskirt and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. In addition to her helpful hints for cutting and sewing this skirt, she shares a diagram that shows how all of the… Read more ... 
Daniëlle from small dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making this swan softie. I love the textured white vintage fabric she used in her example! Go to the tutorial.
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Bari J. shares a tutorial for making a slipcover for the back of your dining chair. Because you’re only covering the back, and not the seat itself, it’s a fairly easy sewing project. Get the how-to.
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Who doesn’t love a little pampering on Valentine’s Day? Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make this patchwork eye pillow that would make an awesome Valentine’s gift for a loved one. Or yourself, because you need some pampering, too! Go … Read more ... 
Alida from I Make Stuff shares a tutorial for making a pair of reversible pants for baby. I’m lovin’ the little heart-shaped pocket on the back! Go to the tutorial.
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Adriana from The Princess Seam shares a tutorial for adding a maternity panel to a pair of pants. Whether you start with ready made pants, or sew your own, adding a stretchy maternity panel makes them comfy on your growing… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this sweet Candy Dress for your little girl. She uses iron-on transfer to add a label from your favorite candy packaging, and overdyes with tie-dye to give it that signature Lil… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of no-slip cushions for your chair. The corners are boxed for a nice, crisp finish. Go to the tutorial.
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Lola Nova shares a tutorial on her blog for making these lovely vintage-inspired potholders. You can make them from all recycled materials. Grab your fabric scraps and any bits and bobs of lace or doilies you have stashed away, and… Read more ... 
