Sewing

Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew

Tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern

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One of the complaints I hear most often from new sewists is that printed sewing patterns intimidate them. Any why wouldn’t they, with all that folded tissue (that NEVER goes back into the envelope right), and those charts and tiny… Read more ...

Tutorial: Emoji purse

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This emoji clutch is so fun! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making one.  It’s made from vinyl, with a zipper on the back and a wrist strap to carry it.  You could give it any emoji… Read more ...

Tutorial: Roll-up Minky baby blanket

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Carisa Smith shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how you can make this Roll-Up and Go Minky Baby Blanket.  Soft and snuggly, it’s a great baby shower gift! Or, give one to a small child as a special naptime… Read more ...

Tutorial: Magnetic pin dish

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pindishPortia from Makery shows how you can turn a small dish into a magnetic pincushion.  Magnets on the bottom of the dish keep pins from spilling out.  It’s a fast and simple project. This would be so pretty out of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric checkbook cover

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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a fabric checkbook cover. The fabric cover is much prettier – and more durable – than the cheap plastic covers that come from the bank. It even has… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux leather bucket bag

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Colleen at Pretty Prudent shows how you can make a faux leather bucket bag that’s pretty awesome.  It’s lined in a contrasting cotton.  A cord threaded through grommets around the top of the bag loosely cinches it in. If you… Read more ...