Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs in the HandMAYde is Better series at The Long Thread showing how to make an Anthropologie-inspired patchwork bolster pillow. I love the scrappy, patchy look of this pillow! The patchwork is made up of 5″… Read more ... 
First, a recycled t-shirt dress for the little girl. Because clearly the little girl is hurting for playdresses. HAH!! I crack myself up sometimes.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a sweet little fabric birdie from fabric scraps. He is sooo cute!!! She turned hers into a pretty hair accessory for her daughter, but these would also… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog, Adventures in Dressmaking, showing how to recreate the look of the popular Orimono pillow design from Anthropologie. The beautiful flower design can be made from the bits of fabric in… Read more ... 
Pascale from // between the lines // used fabric scraps and a leather punch to lend bohemian style of a plain leather belt. The strips of fabric add color and texture to the edges of the belt. Love it! Get… Read more ... 
Teresa from Crafting In My Closet shows how she turned a thrifted adult-sized sweater into a sweet dress for her toddler daughter. She dug into her fabric stash to create a belt that coordinates. She also made a little flower… Read more ... 
By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little zippered coin purse. The itty pouch makes use of small pieces of fabric – a perfect project for your scrap bin! The tutorial is in French,… Read more ... 
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Eri from Llevo el Invierno guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make the most awesome pair of dress up wings. The wings tie around each arm individually for ease of movement, and are covered with… Read more ... 
Melissa from Honeyscrap shows how to create this cute embellished headband. You start with a plastic headband and add the folded fabric pieces to it. It takes just 5 minutes and can be made with the small bits of fabric… Read more ... 
Hungryhippie shows how to use your fabric scraps to make this itty bitty Union Jack. This is such a cute project, and a fun way to join in all of the royal wedding excitement! This would also make a really… Read more ... 
Anne Weil from flax & twine guest blogs at Poppytalk with a tutorial showing how to make this cute upcycled Easter egg bunting. The pennants are made from recycled chipboard with bits of scrap fabric sandwiched between. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Salty Pineapple shows how to make these cute scrappy bird softies. You can make their bodies from solid pieces of fabric, or piece together your smaller bits for a scrappier look. They’re cute either way. Get the tute.
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Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute Hexie Hairclips. The scrappy little hexagons look like a bits of a vintage quilt. They take just the tiniest little scraps of fabric to… Read more ... 
Christina from2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an adorable ruffled bunny or chickie for Easter. They’re made from long gathered strips of fabric like the ones you’d use to make fabric flowers. … Read more ... 
