Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Julie B from Julie’s Blog shows how to make these flower hair clips from felt. They’re pretty enough as singles, but I love the look she gets with a whole bouquet of them in her hair! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Head over to Whosies… Written Whatnots to find out how to make these sweet little rolled wool pincushions. This is a great project if you have scraps of felted wool sweaters left over from other projects, especially little pieces that… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shares a tutorial on sewing with the bobbin thread, a machine sewing technique useful when sewing tucks or darts in transparent fabrics. By bringing the bobbin thread through the upper needle, you’ll be able to create a clean… Read more ... 
Jaybird from Jaybird Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making a set of table linens. Included are the instructions for personalized napkins, folded fabric coasters, napking rings, and a tablecloth. Go to the tutorial.
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Craft Passion shows how to make these fabulous glass jar pagoda lanterns. The covering made from pleated fabric. Because they’re wrapped around a glass jar, you can light a candle in them for dramatic effect. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Lookie what Disney from Ruffles and Stuff made! Would you believe it started out as a frumpy corduroy jumper? Now I’m adding frumpy corduroy jumpers to my list of things to search for at thrift stores. See more photos and … Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching continues her series of finger puppet tutorials with this tutorial and pattern for making Little Red Riding Hood. Get the how-to and the pattern.
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Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making these fuzzy giraffe/llama taggie toys. This would make a great baby shower gift! Go to the tutorial.
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Patricia Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics gives us a sneak peek of Naturella, her new fabric line that she’ll introduce at Quilt Market next week. Expect to see them in the stores in March 2010. I can’t wait! See more … Read more ... 
Little Birdie Secrets shows how to make a cute chickie costume for your baby or toddler. It’s based on a basic tulle tutu, but has bright yellow birdie feathers added on. Go to the tutorial.
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Tantehilde shares a tutorial for making yarn hair for cloth dolls. Get the how-to.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books
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Sam from Crafter without a Cat shows how to make this fall pumpkin out of fabric yo-yos and miniature thread spools. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Crafter without a Cat]
[via Craftzine]
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Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the… Read more ... 
Sigrid from Analog Me shows how refashion a button down shirt into this ruffle front apron. What a great idea! Read more about her project here. Get the how-to here.
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Vegbee from Blueprints shares a pattern for making this backpack for your toddler. The opening is just a flap of fabric that overlaps with the body of the bag, no zips or snaps to make it difficult for young hands… Read more ...