Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a couple of tutorials on her blog showing how to create shapes when tie dying a shirt. One tutorial shows how to make a peace sign, and the other how to make a … Read more ... 
Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them. She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox. These are SOOOO cute!!! … Read more ... 
Way back in January, the folks at Janome sent me one of their sewing machines (on loan) to use and review. I’ve spent 6 months sewing on the Janome Memory Craft 6300
, learning the ins and outs of… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward shows how to make a gorgeous new pillowcase – in just 20 minutes. And would be believe that there are no exposed seams? Get the tutorial to see how it’s done.
[photo from Wonderfuly Awkward… Read more ... 
My daughter was thrilled when she saw that the folks at Silhouette sent me some tattoo paper
to try out. She knows that I use my Silhouette cutter to make freezer paper stencils, to make custom iron-on transfers, and to… Read more ... 
Jill from Homemade by Jill created this super cute Stripey Penguin softie as a birthday present for a little boy, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. There’s not a detailed step-by-step, but it’s made using… Read more ... 
Go check out my review of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon in our Giveaways section. I’m giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader, so be sure to leave a comment there.
And check back tomorrow because… Read more ... 
From now until February 27, Bramcost Publications is sharing a free vintage pattern for a cirlce bolero. The construction is simple (just two overlapping circles), but the fit is flattering. Go to the tutorial. This pattern is available for … Read more ... 
We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read more ... 
Jenny Wilding Cardon gives a video sneak peek of the projects in her soon-to-be-released book ReSew
. The book will show how to transform thrift store garments and linens into new, stylish clothing.
I’ll be posting a review of the… Read more ... 
I’ve got a review and giveaway of Fiona Bell’s book Sewn with Love
posted over in our Giveaways section. Go there now to read the review and enter the giveaway.… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s reversible vest out of a pair of men’s trousers. This is such a cute, cute look for little boys!! Get … Read more ... 
Jen from Tatertots & Jello made this super cute Christmas pillow, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The ornaments are painted on to the fabric, with ribbons stitched on as embellishments. Get the tutorial.
[photo from… Read more ... 
Sabrina from Honor Roll shows how to turn a plain cardigan into this romantic ruffle cardigan, inspired by a similar look from Banana Republic. The ruffles are made from different types of fabric – cottons, chiffons, whatever strikes your fancy. … Read more ... 
Have you ever seen a book advertised, or even blogged about, online and wished that you could thumb through its pages? Well, you’re in luck. Judi Ketteler, author of Sew Retro, gives you a video tour through her book. … Read more ... 
