Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cut Out + Keep user Cat Morley shows how to make these sweet little house pillows. Get the tutorial.
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The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to make these triangle patchwork coasters. They’re quick to put together – why not make a bunch? Get the how-to.
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DIY Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a felt cozy for a Method soap bottle. The plastic bottle looks so much nicer when covered in felt and edged with a blanket stitch. She made hers for Christmas… Read more ... 
Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a pattern and tutorial for making an oven mitt. It’s a quick project, so you still have time to make one as a last-minute Christmas gift. Go to the tutorial and pattern.… Read more ... 
Having shopped for a tablecloth recently, I can tell you that they’re REALLY expensive, especially if you have a long table to cover up. Even making one yourself can get expensive, as they take a lot of yardage. Becky from… Read more ... 
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog for making these labeled dish towels. She made them for her in-laws who use separate dish towels for wiping hands, drying dishes, etc. The printed fabric labels help keep it straight which towel… Read more ... 
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a snuggly warm scarf with faux chenille. If you’ve wanted to try your hand at making faux chenille, but have been intimidated by the thought of making enough for a… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots offers a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double oven mitt. Instead of a traditional mitt that protects just one hand, the double oven mitt covers both of your hands. This… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a vintage pillowcase into a dolly blanket. It’s so easy and so cute and so utterly brilliant – my jaw dropped to the ground when I saw… Read more ... 
Jen from Tatertots and Jello guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas dishtowel with a cute bunting applique. Rows of ruffles at the bottom add to the design. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Tammy Hensley from Art, Alphabets, and Adventure shares a tutorial at Sew4Home showing how to make her Dual Duty Reversible Coasters. One side of the coaster is a plain fabric circle, but the other has a keyhole opening so you… Read more ... 
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how she made a ruffled tree skirt out of an inexpensive fleece blanket. You can find these blankets at discount stores, or you may have one on hand already. Go to the tutorial.
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Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a faux chenille baby blanket. It takes quite a bit of fabric (1 1/4 yard each of 4-5 fabrics) to make one, but the result is a… Read more ... 
Corinne fromSimple Things and Heart of Mary shows how to make a cover for a KitchenAid mixer. This would make a great present for someone who loves to cook! Go to the tutorial.
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I have been having SO MUCH FUN with my Silhouette SD
!! Seriously, folks. Not a lick of housework has happened since they sent me this machine because I can’t stop making projects with this thing. We interrupt this post … Read more ... 
