Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Clare from Mummushka’s Bushkies shares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute puppy softie. He’s made from recycled knitwear. If you have some stained, torn, or outgrown shirts or sweaters, you can give them new… Read more ... 
Virginia from Gingercake shows how to make these cute little gnomes with scrap fabric bodies. They’re quick to make and sooo sweet! You could easily turn them into Christmas ornaments with the addition of a little hanging loop on his… Read more ... 
Head over to Cheep Ideas to find out how to make this beautiful embroidered decorative pillow. Katie made it as an anniversary gift for her husband, and stitched it with the date of their wedding. She made it entirely out… Read more ... 
Have you entered our giveaway for a free PDF pattern from Lil Blue Boo? If not, go to the giveaway post and enter now! Deadline is Monday, November 1, 2010.
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Rae from Made by Rae shares a free pattern for a basic newborn pant. These itty bitty pants can be made up for boys or girls depending on fabric choice. Go to the free pattern.
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Merriment Design shares a free pattern for making this super sweet Sunshine and Rainbow costume for babies. It’s sized for a baby approximately 1 year old, but it could be adjusted up or down as needed. Get the free pattern… Read more ... 
Phyllis Dobbs shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute pumpkin decorative placemat. Various sizes of buttons give the pumpkin a personality. Or, if you want to use the placemat as part of… Read more ... 
Halloween is just around the corner, but there’s still time to make a costume for your little girl. Wendy from Gurgle Turtle guest blogs at Prudent Baby showing how to make a quick and easy poodle skirt. Go to the … Read more ... 
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for her little boys’ Daniel Trousers over at BurdaStyle. The Daniel Trousers are made with a slim cut and have elastic at the back of the waistband. The button tab detail… Read more ... 
Heather Bailey shares a free downloadable pattern for making her Cornelius bat softie. I love his felt cape! Go to her blog to get the pattern.
[photo from Hello My Name Is Heather]
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Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Free Spirit Fall Wreath. She starts with a basic ruffled wreath (get the tutorial), and then adds ribbon, burlap leaves, and scrappy fabric flowers. Get the tutorial for her … Read more ... 
Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a hobo bag. This style of bag looks great in virtually any type of fabric print. They’re relatively easy to make, too, as they don’t… Read more ... 
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Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a toddler girl’s pirate costume. Be careful – this cute pirate may make off with all of your Halloween goodies! Go to the tutorial.
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