Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Wee Folk Art shares a free pattern for making this felt business card wallet with a polka-dotted mushroom applique. Cuteness! Go to the free pattern.
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Karlene from Karlene’s Workshop made this lovely ruffled tulle wrap for her niece and has written up a tutorial showing how she did it. I love the gathered fabric flowers! Though this is sized for a little girl, you could… Read more ... 
The folks at Sew4Home show how to make these pretty tea towels trimmed with patchwork and ric-rac. Go to the tutorial.
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Vegbee from Blueprints shares a tutorial and pattern for these rock a bye baby bibs, perfect for all the cool babies and parents that you know. She’s got patterns for an acoustic guitar (shown here) and an electric guitar. Go … Read more ... 
Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial for making these sweet bear hats for little babies. The soft hats will help keep baby’s head warm, and the little ears sticking out the top are sure to elicit an “awwww…” Go to … Read more ... 
Elizabeth Abernathy shows how to refashion a large scarf into a short gathered skirt. You could spend a lot of money to get a similar skirt from a trendy boutique, but why do that when the refashion is such an… Read more ... 
For every major holiday, I like to make at least one handmade decoration. Even though it’s not yet Halloween, I think I’ve found the Christmas decoration that I need to make for this year. (I’m sure I’ll make others, but… Read more ... 
Fawnda from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how to make this simple Trick-or-Treat bag from a Halloween themed bandana. You can find these bandanas at the craft stores for a song. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Courage to Create for some cool ideas for repurposing your old t-shirts. They have links to video tutorials showing how to make this patchwork pillow, a neck pillow, and scarves. Look for t-shirts with bold graphics, as… Read more ... 
Jaime from Prudent Baby made this pom pom pillow as an accent for her baby daughter’s room. Because it was intended for a baby’s room, she created it as a pillow cover with removable insert. Now she has a super… Read more ... 
Sew4Home offers a tutorial for making this hostess apron accented with tiers of ruffles at the bottom. Go to the tutorial.
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Marisa from Elegant Bloggery shows how to make this mermaid tail. Make one for your little girl and she can pretend to live under the sea. Go to the tutorial.
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Katie f rom Adelaide Lemonade shows how to make this patchwork bread bag for her homemade bread. Make a bread bag and fill it with a fresh baked loaf for an awesome hostess or housewarming gift! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
What better way to carry your personal electronics than in a gadget cozy made out of a vintage napkin? I love the juxtaposition of the new and the old, the cutting edge and the repurposed. Meet Me at Mike’s has… Read more ... 
Joanna from Chubby Hobby shows how to make a cover for your Janome sewing machine. It’s made to fit over the machine’s hard cover because – let’s face it – large plastic sewing machine covers are not so pretty. If… Read more ...