Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps
opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix… Read more ... 
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to smock fabric with a diamond shaped stitch. Polka-dotted fabric makes this easy, as the dots serve as a pattern for your stitch. Go to the tutorial.
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Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make simple tunic. The front is loose and drapey, while the back is pleated at the neck and gathers on to a straight panel at the hip. Get the tutorial.
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Mara from kleio’s belly shares a tutorial for making this personalized toy car playmat. She made one as a Christmas present for her nephew. (What a lucky little guy!!) The houses have vinyl windows to display photos of the family… Read more ... 
Emily from Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial showing how to make a monster softie out of felt. You can have loads of fun with this project, adding your own personal touch with the shape of the monster and his features. … Read more ... 
With all of the fabulous projects featuring ruffles and skirts and flower appliques, it seems that our guys are often left out of our sewing schedule. Melissa from Mama Tortilla made a fleece neckwarmer for her husband, and shares a… Read more ... 
Jo from Chubby*Hobby shows how to make these mini market totes. This smallish tote packs a lot of punch, with an interlined body, twill tape handles, and a boxed bottom. Did you see the little buttons at the points of… Read more ... 
Joy Beadworks shares a tutorial on their blog for making this reverse applique scarf out of old t-shirts. I love the weathered look of the old knit paired with the handstitching! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how you can make custom fabric designs with screenprinting. Instead of using photoemulsion chemicals to make the screen, she uses a much simpler method with contact paper. Go to the tutorial.
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A soft fabric book makes an excellent toy for baby. The soft pages and bright colors are entertaining and stimulating for baby’s developing mind. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one with an alphabet theme. Her tutorial is… Read more ... 
Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles has just kicked off her Great Vintage Shirt Project, a year-long sewing project in which she’ll sew a new vintage shirt each month. If you’re like me and find yourself drooling over the detailing… Read more ... 
When our kids outgrow their clothes, it’s usually most evident in arms that are too short. Jane from Maiden Jane got another year out of her daughter’s coat by extending the arms. And she did it by using a pair… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this elegant flannel scarf. The simplicity of design and color makes the gathered panel really pop. Go to the tutorial.
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Kristin and Jordan from kojo designs share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a super cute baby or toddler hat with pom pom balls at the top. These hats definitely have the awww…… Read more ... 
Margot from The Pattern Basket shares a tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop for making this heart-shaped pincushion. Go to the tutorial.
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