Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to create a clothespin bag out of an old pair of jeans. It uses just the bottom portion of one leg, which makes this a great project for a pair of jeans with a … Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she created the cutest little Viking costume for her young son. I love the creative material she used for the “fur” cape and boots! (I’m not going to spoil the… Read more ... 
Rikka from Ricochet and Away and Keren from Sew La Vie! are hosting a Retro Pillow Challenge. Though the entry period has passed, the month of October is the time to vote for your favorite retro-themed pillow. Go to… Read more ... 
Pillowcase dresses don’t have to be made from actual pillowcases. You can make the same style of dress from yardage, or do like Stellar Mother did and make one from a thrifted halter top (adult-size). She shares a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shows how she turned her baby daughter’s outgrown dress into a new bag for herself. This is such a great idea! The shape of the dress created a gathered bag body without having to actually… Read more ... 
Katrin from Katrinshine shares a tutorial over at the Russian Team on Etsy blog showing how to make a spiral patchwork throw pillow. The crazy patchwork is made from irregularly shaped bits of fabric – perfect for using up the… Read more ... 
Lainie from Maker*Land shows how to make tissue pouches that are as cute as they are practical. She says they’re for the kiddoes, but seriously – I’d carry one around in my purse. And probably sneeze a whole lot just… Read more ... 
Head over to Design Sponge to find out how to make this envelope style sunglasses pouch. Theirs is made from leather, but you could also make it from vinyl. Get the how-to.
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Does the idea of changing the thread on your serger bring about fits of anxiety? Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a video tutorial showing the easy way to do it. Rather than breaking out the threading diagram and the… Read more ... 
Jars filled with handmade recipe mixes make great Christmas presents for the neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and friends on your gift giving list. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make… Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a yoda costume for a baby. May the force be with your cute little… Read more ... 
Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make her Fisherboy Shorts – long shorts that are gathered on to cuffs at the hem. Her tutorial shows how to alter a basic shorts pattern, and then how to sew it… Read more ... 
Contrasting piping is a good way to add a pop of color to a sewing project, though the selection of prepackaged piping at the fabric store tends to be less than inspiring. Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness is… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Tater Tots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her She Wears Flowers embellished cardigan. She started with a plain cardigan and added a bouquet of colorful dimensional fabric flowers. … Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple rosette embellished tee. The rosettes are easily made from stacks of circles cut from fabric sprinkled around the neckline of a plain tee. Lovely! Get the tutorial.
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