Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how to add a sparkly sequined shoulder to a plain tee. Go to her tute.
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You can make cute braided fabric shoelaces out of your scrap fabrics. The raw edges give them a shabby chic look. Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline shows how to do it. Go to her tute.
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Oh, how I am loving these herringbone shorts that Caila from Caila Made made! The herringbone patchwork and bright colors are so much fun! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. She uses a tried-and-true shorts pattern and… Read more ... 
Ann from The Velvet Aubergine organized all of her double-pointed knitting needles into a set of drawstring bags. Each bag is labeled with the size of the needles stored inside. Now she can easily find the size she needs for… Read more ... 
Check out the cool texture on this throw pillow created by Dear Emmeline! The design is absolutely stunning, with a combination of felt and fabric squares carefully folded and stitched into a grid and X pattern, giving the pillow a… Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shows how she shortens sleeves that have cuffs. When she’s done, you can’t even tell she shortened them. It’s actually not that difficult, but you’ll need to have a seam ripper handy. Go to her … Read more ... 
Jordan Paige shares a tutorial showing how to make a diaper change mat that rolls up into a handy clutch. As a clutch, it holds a couple of diapers and a wipe case. When it’s time for a change, just… Read more ... 
Ironing three-dimensional objects (garments with darts, for example) on a flat surface doesn’t always work out. Sometimes you need a curved surface. That’s what a tailor’s ham is for. You can buy one at the fabric store, or you can… Read more ... 
Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how to make a wrapped belt, perfect for cinching in a loose dress or tunic. It’s wide in the middle, with long thin ties that wrap around and tie in front. You can let the… Read more ... 
Head over to The Rit Studio to find out how you can dye a pair of white jeans into any color you like. You can do the dying in a large plastic tub. Go to The Rit Studio for the … Read more ... 
Madeleine from On a Sewing Streak made ammo belts for her kids’ Nerf guns. I love this!! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her tute. [via Someday Crafts]
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Margot Potter shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to add bright color and fun designs to a plain skirt. First she tie-dyes the skirt and then uses fabric markers to draw funky designs over the color… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a throw pillow covered with ruffles. She keeps the ruffles raw-edged for a delightfully shabby look. (It also saves tons of time by not having to hem all… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she painted a purchased tote bag to create this monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom. The rubber coating strengthens the inexpensive tote so it can better stand up to wear and tear. And… Read more ... 
My little girl loves her dolls. And she loves throwing parties for them. It seems that every day is some doll’s birthday. Maybe I should make up a set of felt doll-sized birthday party hats for them? Daydream Doll Boutique… Read more ... 
