Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Stacie fromStars for Streetlights used scraps of scarves (left over from a previous project) to make a new set of shoelaces, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I am so loving this project!! A serger… Read more ... 
I’m loving the neckline on this t-shirt! At first glance it looks like it’s braided, but it’s actually a simple chain stitch made from a strip of fabric. The Gilded Hare shows how to do it. This technique doesn’t require… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Clean and Simple Clutch. Use home decor weight fabric for the outer layer so your purse keeps its shape. (You can use a lighter weight fabric for the lining.) They refer to it as… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a cute last-minute Valentine’s tee using a store bought tee and a scrap of ruffled fabric. Get the tute. [photo from iCandy Handmade]
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I don’t know about you, but my scrap bin is in a constant state of overflow. This scrappy patchy heart brooch by Patchwork Posse might be just the project for me to make this weekend, then. It’s made from itty… Read more ... 
I love using my Swiffer mop for quick clean-ups. (Because at my house, “quick” is the only kind of clean-up that happens!) But what I don’t love are the throw-away pads that go on my Swiffer. Kathy from Sew, Create, … Read more ... 
Leanne from One Thousand Projects shows how to make a patchwork pincushion. Her project was inspired by a similar project over at Fairy Face Designs. It requires just a handful of small pieces of fabric, so it’s a perfect… Read more ... 
Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make apron skirt for a sweet baby girl. The gathered skirt has an easy elastic waistband, with an extra bit of fabric sewn in for an apron. … Read more ... 
You can buy pattern weights at the fabric store, but it’s so easy to make them yourself. And cheaper, too. Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shows how she made her own pattern weights using heavy hardware washers and scrap fabric. … Read more ... 
Jo Connolly from Seedlings Sewing Patterns has a free pattern to make her Happy Puffy Flowers. They’re made from little bits of fabric, so it’s perfect for using up scraps left over from another project. You can use it as… Read more ... 
Fabric flowers are such fun to make! They’re quick and easy and can be made from the smaller pieces in your scrap bin. You can use them for any number of purposes, including using them to make cute hair accessories. … Read more ... 
Sew4Home has the how-to for making this lanyard with a pocket to hold your keys and other a stash of pocket money. A Velcro closure keeps things from falling out. You can mix and match the prints on the different… Read more ... 
Penny from sewtakeahike shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recreate a photograph on to fabric using scrappy applique. This would be SO cute on a bag, a pillow, or even on a framed canvas! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Head over to Cutting Corners College by Riley Blake Designs to find out how to make this cute Sprocket Pincushion. The pieced wedges are cut from small bits of fabric, so you pull out your scrap bin for this project. … Read more ... 
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a mousepad out of your favorite fabric. It doesn’t take much fabric at all, in fact the size is flexible. You’ll need a piece of fabric… Read more ... 
