Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew4Home shows how to make a tiered ruffled hostess apron. They made theirs from vintage-y florals to give it a romantic cottage feel. It would also be fun out of brights for a sassier look. Get the tute.
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Enkarna from GateArte shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bandana headband with elastic at the bottom. You can find bandanas inexpensively at discount and craft stores. Or, if you can’t find a bandana with a… Read more ... 
Anne from the GreenStitch poscast shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tea wallet. The fabric case has 6 pockets to hold tea bags. It all folds up for easy transport in your purse. This would… Read more ... 
Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how to make a coffee sleeve. The fabric wrap fits around a to-go coffee cup and protects your hands from the hot cup. It’s a quick project to sew up and would make a thoughtful… Read more ... 
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. A small loop makes it easy to hang on a cabinet knob or from a hook, so it’s always right where you need it. This would make a… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how to make her Drop Bottom Baby Pajamas. The back flap isn’t functional, but it would make some super cute Christmas photos! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a little girl’s outfit inspired by Winnie the Pooh. The little red shrug looks just like one that Pooh would wear. She… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters shares a tutorial for making a simple hobo bag. It’s fully lined, with a small pocket on the inside to hold keys or a phone. This would make a quick new bag… Read more ... 
Jen from Scissors & Spatulas guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled Christmas tree. Aren’t they the cutest? A couple of these ruffled trees would so nice on… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a dress inspired by The Angry Ladybug
by Eric Carle. The handpainted appliqued design on the A-line dress has the look of Eric… Read more ... 
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to make a little boy’s bow tie out of a felted wool sweater. It’s sooo cute, but it’s also a quick and easy project. The felted wool won’t fray so there’s no worrying about… Read more ... 
In The Spool Shaped Bead online workshop, artist and designer Alma Stoller teaches how to use surface design techniques to create a unique fabric bead. The obvious use for a bead like this is jewelry, but you could also… Read more ... 
EllynAnne from Apron Memories brings us National Tie One On Day as a way to break out of the Thanksgiving stress and get back to a sense of connection with our neighors. National Tie One On Day takes place the… Read more ... 
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an easy neckband for a t-shirt. Get the how-to.
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Rashmi from The Ochre Elephant shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bean bag cube floor pillow. You can sit on it as a cushion, or perhaps use it as a low ottoman. Get the tute… Read more ... 
