Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
The latest in the “How Much Fabric?” series on After the Dress is a chart showing how much fabric is typically needed to make a jacket. Thank you Gwen for compiling such a resource for sewists! Get the chart.… Read more ... 
According to Grosgrain, you can make a skirt like this one in only 20 minutes. AND it takes only about 1 yard of fabric. Get the tutorial.
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CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
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Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
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Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Great style for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together]
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Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study shares a PDF tutorial for making these reusable sandwich bags. Make up a couple of these and you can stop using (and throwing away) plastic sandwich baggies. Get the tutorial.
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Bias tape, v-neck, knit fabric… Separately each of these add to the complexity of a garment. But put them all together in one project and they can be outright intimidating. Christine of Christine Sews shares her technique for adding a… Read more ... 
Elastic waistbands have many good qualities – they’re fast, they’re easy to fit, and they’re easy to construct. One of the drawbacks, though, is the tendency for the elastic inside the casing to twist and turn. Oliver + S shares… Read more ... 
Moda Bake Shop tells how to make this shabby sweet woven pillow cover. The strips are from a honey bun set of pre-cut fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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May from Picking Up Threads shows how to sew a welt seam. Get the how-to.
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A lettuce-edge adds a little bit of ruffle to the hem of a knit garment. Christine Sews shows how to achieve this quick but stylish hem. Go to the tutorial.
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If you save your plastic grocery bags for a later reuse, this plastic bag holder from Homemaking Honeys will help keep them corralled. Find out how to make one.
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Sayra Adams, a.k.a. The Hat Diva, shows how to make this gorgeous silk flower. Go to the tutorial.
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For a soft knit skirt for your toddler girl, look no further than your own closet. Lil Blue Boo shows how she made this knit skirt for her daughter from an old t-shirt. Get the tutorial.
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Ironing is key to a successful sewing project. Fabric should be ironed before it’s cut, seams should be ironed along the way, and the final product often should be ironed to get the right shape. Janome Sew4Home shares some tips… Read more ...