Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Antoinette from clevergirl.org finishes up her blog series on sewing your own undies with a tutorial showing how to convert a bikini panty sewing pattern to boy short undies. Go to the tutorial.
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Nikki from Nikki, In Stitches made this gorgeous ruched ribbon, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I love it! The layers and layers of ruched petals remind me of a dahlia. She made it as an embellishment… Read more ... 
Heather Bailey shares a tutorial for stacking layers of gathered fabric to make these fun fabric flowers. In addition to basic instructions for making these flowers, she shares some ideas for other buttons and embellishments to add to the center… Read more ... 
If the neckline on a sewing pattern is lower than you’d like, you can easily alter the pattern by raising the neckline. Rian of Presser Foot shows how to do just that. Go to the tutorial.
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I’ve seen some cool sewing projects using burlap coffee sacks. The only problem is, I don’t have any burlap coffee sacks. Creative Little Daisy wanted some coffee sacks for a project, and came up with a solution to that problem. … Read more ... 
Craft Passion shows how to make these colorful triangle-fold sunburst coasters. Though this looks complex, it’s the same simple fabric fold over and over (and over and over!) on small fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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A receiving blanket makes a nice baby gift, and Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making one. The rag edge is soft on young skin, and it’s also quick finish. Get the how-to.
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Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to… Read more ... 
Barbara posts on Wardrobe Refashion showing the long black skirt she made the previous winter. The embellishment design evolved, starting with stencils and spraypaint, moving to applique and then buttons. The result is an artistic, sophisticated look. Read more and … Read more ... 
Jess from FloralShowers shows how to turn a t-shirt into a ruffled throw pillow. Very pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she refashioned a hand-me-down skirt that was super cute but had a busted zipper. She shows it with a child’s skirt, but this could work for teen and adult sizes as… Read more ... 
Go to Amy Butler’s website to see the promotional photos of Love, her upcoming fabric line for Rowan Fabrics. I have to admit, the very first sneak peeks I saw left me a little lukewarm, but these examples of the… Read more ... 
Lookie what Swiedebie made! It’s a sock monster (Larry’s his name) who opens his big wide mouth to hold your cell phone. Read more about Larry the Sock Monster at her blog.
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