Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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 ... 
Our giveaway for The Colette Sewing Handbook ended Thursday of last week, but I’ve been out of town until this evening and hadn’t had a chance yet to announce the winner. But now that I’m back, I’m happy to announce… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this girl’s party dress that is all kinds of awesomeness. She started with her Twirl Skirt pattern, and adding a tank top and altering the… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for one of their sponsors, Moona Fabrics One of her readers will win a 7 fat quarter bundle from the Taali collection by Monaluna! The fabric is made from 100% organic cotton and… Read more ... 
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane shows how to make a cashmere necktie for a little boy. Wouldn’t your little guy be so dashing dressed up in his cashmere tie for holiday parties and pictures? Don’t worry if your fabric store doesn’t… Read more ... 
Kelli from Random Thoughts from a Supermom shares a tutorial for making Thanksgiving-themed initial tees. The oversized monogram appliques get dressed up for Thanksgiving as either a Pilgrim or an Indian. Cute!! Get the tute.
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Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these scrappy pieced Christmas tree ornaments. They’re quick to make, and would be super cute hanging on a Christmas tree or as an extra giftie… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of jeggings in baby and toddler sizes. The leggings are made from stretch denim and have the topstitching details found on a pair… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make a simple fringed fleece cape. It takes just two fabric cuts (one piece each for the outer layer and the lining), and a few simple seams to make one. Add… Read more ... 
Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a zippered pouch with neat, squared corners. A crisp, square corner is difficult enough to manage when turning fabric right-side out, but factor in the bulk of… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Indian Summer Tunic for little girls. The large round yoke is based on a previous design she’d made, but she altered the pattern to reshape the yoke and add the… Read more ... 
Tone from Bless, by Tone guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a gadget charging pouch. The simple fabric pouch holds the gadget (iPhone, iPod, etc.) and has a hole… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a basic 3-tiered gathered skirt. She shows two options – with exposed seams attaching the ruffles to the skirt, or hidden seams attaching… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopand Leafy Treetop Spot created this felt cookie sheet puzzle for her toddler son. It only has eight pieces (all rectangular) so it’s not too difficult for a small child to manage. Magnets between the… Read more ... 
Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday shows how to use the back pockets from old jeans to create a unique Thanksgiving banner. Each pocket is stamped with a different letter, spelling out the word “grateful”. Ribbons, trims, and other bits and… Read more ... 
