Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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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Know anyone who got a Nintendo DS for Christmas? Christine from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make a patchwork organizer for the DS. It has spaces to hold the handheld game system, accessories, and games in a handy folio… Read more ... 
Nursing covers allow you to maintain privacy when breastfeeding your baby. You can buy nursing covers at high-end boutiques, or you can make your own. Prudent Baby shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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Mara from kleio’s belly offers a tutorial for making this hanging dishtowel. The tab at the top buttons around a kitchen cabinet handle or over an oven door handle, so it’s always within easy reach when you need it. Get … Read more ... 
Amanda from Viscidly uses a hardwood floor mop to keep her floors clean. The mops use reusable microfiber pads, but they have to be washed frequently. When she ran across some in expensive microfiber at the dollar store, she decided… Read more ... 
Amida from Journey Into Unschooling had some scrap fabric and a bit of stuffing. A quick handdrawn pattern and a sewing session later, she had this sweet little pig softie. Read more about her project at Journey Into Unschooling.
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Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy made this soft fabric pocket watch for her son so that he can pretend to be a train conductor. It has two fabric pieces that are “hinged” together at the top so he… Read more ... 
Kerri from cute little disaster and Lovelies & Reas’ Designs shows the ruffled curtain she made, inspired by a similar one she saw in an Anthropologie catalog. (Have you noticed how many awesome sewing projects are inspired by Anthropologie?) Read … Read more ... 
Many shopping carts come equipped with seat belts, but they’re often broken or tangled. When this happens, it can be difficult to keep a child sitting down in the cart. Care from Obsessively Stitching has a solution with a D-ring… Read more ... 
If you’re wanting to teach your kids to sew, or perhaps are learning to sew yourself, this tote bag project by Pascale at //Between the Lines// is a great way to start. You’ll learn some basic sewing skills and you’ll… Read more ... 
It doesn’t get cold very often down here in Arkansas (southern U.S.), but when it does I like to be prepared. Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make this hand mitt that fits around an ice scraper to… Read more ...