Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sarai from Colette Patterns has just released her new line. Be still my heart! Like her debut line, these designs are packed with vintage detailing. See more at her blog, or go to the shop to get your hands… Read more ... 
Jezze from Jezze Prints shares a tutorial for making a set of round stuffed ornaments. Stamp, screenprint, or applique a motif, or fussy-cut a novelty print to get the design you want. Get the how-to.
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Firefly Hill Designs shares a tutorial for making these reusable gift bags at her blog, Firefly Hill Style. A quick little fold and a colorful clothespin personalize the bags. Go to the tutorial.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make a pillowcase that’s finished off with French seams. The seam finishing elevates it from simple pillowcase to fabulous Christmas gift. Go to the tutorial.
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UNJournal shares a free pattern for this origami wrap. Make it from a soft knit fabric. 2 1/4 yards will make 2 wraps. Get the free pattern.
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Pamela from Off the Cuff Sewing Style and Fashion Sewing Supply tells howshe adds seam allowances to patterns. Whether it’s a printed pattern that came without allowances, or a pattern that you’ve traced or drafted, this method will help… Read more ... 
Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shows how to make this apron with an empire waist and a gathered bib. Go to the tutorial.
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Su from Vively Online found some inexpensive plastic bins at the dollar store, and made them pretty with fabric covers. She covered the inside and the outside, leaving none of the ugly plastic bin showing. She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
VeryPurplePerson shows how to make these pretty fabric wallets. A zippered pocket holds your coin money, and flat pockets hold paper money and credit cards. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make a reversible floor cushion, perfect for a teen or tween’s room. Choose fabric prints that match your teen’s personality and they might just consider it cool enough to thank you for it. Go to the … Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this super cute wallet from scrap ribbon. Colorful ribbon stripes and dimensional flowers make this the ultimate girlie-girl wallet. Go to the tutorial.
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Max and Ellie shares a tutorial on their blog for this easy patchwork scarf. Dig through your scrap bing for the printed fabric pieces, and knock out a bunch of quick Christmas gifts! Go to the tutorial.
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Squiggly Twig Designs is having a Black Friday sale, and she’s starting it a few days early. From now until Saturday, November 28 at 9:00 EST, she’s offering two patterns for FREE and all others at 50% off. Get your… Read more ... 
Alexis from My Mama Made It shares a super simple sweater refashion. She turned a long-sleeved cardigan into a belted sweater vest. Find out how she did it with her tutorial.
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