Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Her Gathered Round Basket is one of the most popular tutorials by Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar. Now she’s published a post that gives dimensions to make it in three sizes. Now you can make a set of… Read more ... 
Yesterday I pointed you over to Sew Chibi, where Kataryna showed the Easter dresses she made for her two girls. Today, she goes into more detail about how she constructed them. AND, she shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ... 
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit made this smart little girl’s polka dot dress out of a thrifted button down shirt. Her first step was to paint the polka dots all over the bottom of the shirt. Then, she cut and… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shows what to do with a t-shirt that’s too short. She doesn’t throw it away or put it in the donate pile. She lengthens it with a faux layer at the hem. Go to her tutorial … Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects has another tutorial for a cute hooded towel to share with us. This time it’s a little yellow duckie hooded towel. Awww, cute!! Go to Crazy Little Projects to see how to make one.… Read more ... 
Cherie from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to use a wide printed ribbon as an easy embellishment for burp cloths. Go to her tutorial.
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Donnatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make a skinny bow belt from leather cord. It’s a quick project. She made hers in just 20 minutes. Go to her tutorial.
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Anna from Plan B shows how to make a colorful woven clutch out of an inexpensive throw rug. The inside is fully lined, with a pocket to hold smaller items. You can add loops and metal rings to the ends… Read more ... 
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a spring tote. The bag is made from a pastel burlap, with a shiny gold foil shape ironed on. She shows… Read more ... 
Claire from Craft Schmaft shows how to make the cutest little knit hats for your Easter eggs. You can make them from baby socks – with just one seam!! Then, make a little yarn pom pom to stitch to the… Read more ... 
This oversized butterfly applique adds color and personality to a little girl’s plain cardigan. The button placket splits the applique down the middle. The split design would also work on a zip-up hoodie. You can find a tutorial for making… Read more ... 
Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the very special Easter dresses she made for her daughters. She made both of them using patterns from a Japanese sewing book, but added her signature style and kid-inspired details. For her… Read more ... 
Check out these ruffled curtains that Heidi from HoneyBear Lane made for her daughter’s room! She’s the first to admit they’re a lot of work, but oh my goodness, they’re pretty. The ruffles fall at an angle. A blackout lining… Read more ... 
There’s a fun sewing series going on over at Simple Simon & Co. It’s the You Can’t Judge A Pattern By Its Cover series. They chose a bunch of rather unfortunate looking patterns and sent them to other bloggers to… Read more ... 
Jill Dow from Creative Seams guest blogs at Fleece Fun with a tutorial showing how to make a diaper bag and matching changing pad. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Creative Seams on Fleece Fun]
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