Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Oh, how I am loving this leather and lace clutch purse! Wilma from Designed by Wilma made it, and she shares a photo tutorial so you can make one of your own. The edges of the leather won’t fray, so… Read more ... 
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You likes to rip fabric. No, she’s not on a destructive binge, she’s quickly cutting fabric strips to make shirred scarves. Ripping fabric is actually a widely used method to cut strips… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a reusable gift bag for your holiday wrapping. Instead of running through roll after roll of gift wrap, make up a set… Read more ... 
An from StraightGrain shares a free pattern for making a pretty little bubble peplum dress for little girls. Love!! The pattern comes in sizes for ages 1-6. Go to her blog to get the free pattern and the tutorial.
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Shannon from Little Kids Grow guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make this retro polo shirt for a little boy. The shirt is made from knit fabric, with… Read more ... 
Amy DeCesare from Amy Made That! shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Simply Colorful Coasters. A square of printed fabric is stitched to the center of a solid, creating a window pane effect. … Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a raglan sleeved baseball tee. The pattern is available in one size, small, with a finished bust at 34″ and hips at 36″. If you need … Read more ... 
Buttons don’t always have to be functional. They can also be used in a purely decorative fashion. Head over to BurdaStyle to find out how you can embellish a basic pullover sweater with gold buttons. The effect is a shape… Read more ... 
An from StraightGrain guest blogs in the Basic Bodice series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to adapt a little girl’s basic bodice block to create princess seams and pleated front panel. She adds a simple pleated skirt… Read more ... 
Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shares a tutorial over at Prudent Baby showing how to make a simple foldover clutch purse big enough to carry an iPad or other tablet. Go to her tutorial.
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Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a BBQ grill mitt and towel. If you have any guys on your Christmas list, this would make a great handmade present for them! Go to her tutorial to see… Read more ... 
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Tacha from Fat Quarterly shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make a kid sized apron with a ruffle across the bottom. The ruffle is pretty for girls, but it’s easy enough to omit… Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make the boho patchwork sweater poncho designed by her daughter Lily for the Kid Inspired Design Series (KIDS) at Me Sew Crazy. It’s a simple project, using squares cut from old… Read more ... 
