Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shows how she used an old sweater and a reverse applique technique to create this Love throw pillow. It’s a cute Valentine decoration, but you could also keep it out year round. Go to her … Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World kicks off a series of video tutorials on working with faux fur. The first installment tells how to get an accurate cut on the thick fabric, and how to do it without getting bits… Read more ... 
Stop what you’re doing — because you need to see these shoes. Seriously, the name alone is adorable: Forget Me Knot Baby Shoes. And yes, there’s a free pattern involved!
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Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Stretch Yourself series (co-hosted by byMad Mim and One Little MinuteOne Little Minute and Mad Mim) with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how she made this pretty ruffled apron. She suggests making a matching set for mom and daughter. The cutting dimensions at the beginning of her tutorial are for an adult apron. At the end… Read more ... 
Jacinda and Jaime from Prudent Baby share a video tutorial showing how you can make this kimono style cardigan for a young child out of an adult sweatshirt. It would be cute as a little jacket, but you can easily… Read more ... 
Karen from Sew Many Ways show how you can make this thimble pincushion necklace. I love this!! It’s a functional – though tiny – pincushion, big enough to keep a handful of pins or needles handy during a sewing project. … Read more ... 
Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply shares a tutorial showing how to make a split cowl collar for a shirt. This is such a smart, chic detail! Get the tutorial on her blog, Off the Cuff Sewing Style. [photo form Off… Read more ... 
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you she added a zippered pocket right down the middle of her Big Tote. Though she shows it with her Big Tote pattern, I think you could adapt this to work with other… Read more ... 
Melissa from I Still Love You joins the Stretch Yourself series (co-hosted by Mad Mim and One Little Minute) with a tutorial showing how to make her Color Blocked Wiggle Skirt. It’s a solid color in the front, but… Read more ... 
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she turned an old sweater into a new bag for herself. The sweater tote is perfect for winter! Get the tute.
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Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Biased Bibs. They’re simple baby bibs that tie at the back and are edged with bias tape. A set of these would make a great gift… Read more ... 
It’s always a treat for me to see what Kat from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs dreams up for her daughters. The colors and patterns and fanciful details are designed with a child’s perspective in mind. You’ve got to go… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights joins the Stretch Yourself series (co-hosted by Mad Mim and One Little Minute) with a tutorial showing how to combine two solid color cardigans into one color blocked cardi. Go to her tutorial.
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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shows what she did with a thrifted leather bag. She cut off the top and replaced it with handprinted fabric, keeping the original straps and hardware. Wow! What a difference the fabric… Read more ...