Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shows how she made this lace striped tote bag. The wide lace trim is easily stitched down to make the pretty lacy stripes. Go to her tutorial.
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Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a free pattern for a child’s reversible apron. It’s made from 2 fat quarters, one for each side of the apron, plus some ribbon and pom pom trim. The neck strap is sewn to… Read more ... 
Vera Venus shares a free (yes, FREE!) pattern for making this gorgeous bias dress. Oh, how beautifully that bias will hang from your curves! The pattern is for a UK10/US8. For those needing another size, she links to an article… Read more ... 
Amanda fromKitschy Cooshows how to extend the arms of a basci dolman top, piecing it to create the look of a layered tee. It’s an easy and versatile pattern adaptation. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read more ... 
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can make a glitter stripe t-shirt. No sewing is required, as you’ll use fabric paint and glitter to make the stripes on a purchased tee. Get the tutorial on her blog.… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a bunny silhouette softie. Go to her blog for the pattern and tute.
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If sewing for the men in your life leaves you uninspired, check out the Sewing For Men series at The Train To Crazy. It’s a whole week of posts showing projects sewn for men. This color blocked tee by… Read more ... 
Wobisobi shows how you can DIY the tuxedo pants look by adding a gold stripe down the side, no sewing required. Instead of stitching the stripe down the side of a pair of pants, she uses gold craft paint to… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE has a solution for when your child outgrows his favorite t-shirt. Turn it into a softie. Love it!! Go to her blog for the how-to.
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La Todera shares a free PDF tutorial for making this stuffed shamrock brooch. Or make four petals for a lucky four-leaf clover brooch. Go to La Todera for the download.
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Jacq from Begin with B guest blogs in the Sew In Tune series at Melly Sews with a little boy outfit inspired by the song “Call Me Maybe”. The pants tutorial showing how to make the round pop-out zippered pocket… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares the pattern she created when she made a pair of genie shoes for a friend’s baby. The pointed shoes would also work as elf shoes. The pattern makes a size 12 month shoe. Go to … Read more ... 
Clare from Clare’s Craft Room shows how you can sew up a bunch of fabric carrots. They’d be cute for Easter or for a child’s play kitchen. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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If the perfect print for your sewing project is impossible to find, why not take matters into your own hands and DIY the print? Dana from MADE shares 13 ways that you can use common household materials to add pattern… Read more ... 
The Tip of the Week over at Sugar Tart Crafts is all about buttonholes, specifically how to cut them open without accidentally ripping through the stitching. Go to Sugar Tart Crafts to read how.
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