Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kirsten from Studs & Pearls shows how to turn a large square scarf into a long drapey vest. It’s super quick and super easy, no sewing required. And you don’t actually have to use a scarf, either. This would be… Read more ... 
Anita from Cedar Hill Ranch gave an outdoor daybed a makeover using some linen and vintage feedsacks. The bedcover is made from the linen, and the vintage feedsacks became pillows for the back. The details on this project are so… Read more ... 
It’s a simple loose-fitting t-shirt gathered on to a fitted band at the hips. It looks more dressed up than a plain tee, but it also happens… Read more ... 
Head over to The Purl Bee for how to make this pretty flower throw pillow. The base is made from linen (yum!) with raw-edged fabric flowers (yum!) hand stitched in a grid pattern across the front. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Melanie from A Sewing Journal guest blogs in the HandMAYde Wedding series at The Long Thread with a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful Linen and Lace Table Runner. This would be so pretty as part of wedding decor… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these Banded Linen Napkins. An appliqued image of a tea cup give them vintage charm. Get the tute.
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Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (housed on the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make her Everything’s Coming Up Roses skirt. It’s made from a… Read more ... 
It was another one project week last week. And it was another project for myself. Woot!
I ordered a bunch of different knit fabrics and they came in last week. I’ve been keeping my knit sewing to 100% cottons or… Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super fabulous shag pillow. The shaggy texture is made from strips of jersey knit. I bet this feels so cool to run your hands… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this lovely flower brooch, inspired by a similar piece from Anthropologie. Their version is made from strips of jersey knit and sequins. You can clip… Read more ... 
Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Turn About the Room maternity dress. I wish I had had this dress when I was pregnant years ago! The deep V-neck… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how she cut apart a thrifted leather jacket to make a plethora of leather fashion accessories. My favorite is this gathered jersey belt. The body of the belt is a soft, stretchy jersey. It’s gathered… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make insulted beverage holders – shaped like itsy bitsy sports jerseys! How seriously cute is that?!? If you have a child playing organized sports, this would be SUCH a fun favor for a… Read more ... 
I promised you a tutorial for making the Peek-a-Boo Shoulder Shirt, and here it is! This really is a quick, easy shirt to make. With no set-in sleeves, it’s just two pieces of fabric with edges bound and sewn together… Read more ... 
