Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Mo from lime gardenias shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make patch pockets in three variations. Whether it’s the pieced striped pocket, the bias-edged pocket, or the bow-trimmed pocket, any of the three would look… Read more ... 
Kids aren’t the only ones who get dirty at school. All of the art projects and hands-on activities can take their toll on teachers’ clothes as well. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun sewing project for all you Star Trek fans out there! Katie from punk projects shows how to make this apron inspired by a Starfleet officer’s uniform. Now if only you could outfit your kitchen with a working… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture shares a free Mother’s Day-themed applique pattern on her blog. Add this little message to a tea towel or apron for a quick little Mother’s Day gift. Go to the free applique.
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This retro-style apron by Sew4Home makes me sooo happy! I’m loving the bias tape edging and the flounce at the bottom. The shape and the prints theychose make me want to bust out a pair of high heels to wax… Read more ... 
Sally from Kitchen Clothesline shares a tutorial for making an apron out of a pillowcase. The pockets across the front show off any detailing from the edges of the pillowcase. This would be so lovely made out of an embroidered… Read more ... 
Melissa from Frakers Acres guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely Grandma’s Apron. I love the vintage styling of this apron! It’s reversible, too. Go to the tutorial.
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Little hands love art projects (and the projects are sooo good for their developing brains), but there’s often mess associated with their creativity. Sew4Home shows how to make this retro fun laminated project apron for toddlers. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Aly from Polkanuts shows how to make this easy apron from a pair of dishtowels. Clever layering and folding create pockets acrosss the front, and an optional step adding bits of elastic to the sides of the top create shaping… Read more ... 
Ruffles are everywhere on clothes these days, from baby dresses to adult t-shirts. Cheryl from just pretty and a pretty cool life shows how to make a ruffle. Once you master the ruffle, you’ll be adding them to aprons, shirts,… Read more ... 
Christine from Jane Avion shows how to make this full apron. The top of the dress is made from two pieces that cross over the bodice. Not only is this halter-style top an easy fit, it’s super stylish, too! Go … Read more ... 
Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial over at Quilt Fabric Delights Creative for making her Cutting Cookies reversible apron. It’s sized for a child and uses cookie cutters for the template for the shapes appliqued on the… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Think Liz shares a free pattern on her blog for her Krista Apron. This apron is all girly-goodness with a ruffle at the bottom and a shirred top. Go to the free pattern.
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You can find a free tutorial for making this Oh Sew Easy, Sassy Apron at C&T Publishing Blog. It’s an excerpt from the book Oh Sew Easy® Lifestyle by Valori Wells and Carolyn Spencer. Go to the tutorial.
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Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make a full apron from a tea towel and two pieces of fabric. The body of the apron is made from the tea towel, while the two pieces of fabric form a… Read more ... 
