Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Little Birdie Secrets shares a tutorial on Make and Takes showing how to add character to plain kitchen towels with simple appliques and trim. Go to the tutorial.
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Maya frommaya*made shares a tutorial for a lovely monogrammed napkin ring. The burlap and linen flower has a rustic, yet airy feel. Get the how-to and make a set of your own.
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Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a set of placemats or napkins edged with ric-rac. (The process is the same for either.) This is a great way to showcase some of your favorite fabric prints! Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Shelley Detton shows how to make a custom valance on her blog, 7 Layer Studio. She gives directions for several variations so you can get just the look you want. Go to the tutorial.
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Heather from Blue Bird Studios made this round placemat as a kind of cheater charger for her tablesetting. She wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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Instructables user randofo shows how to make a foam cushion for a bench. Making it yourself gives you endless possibilities for creating custom benches for your home. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to the Chronicle Books blog to find out how to make these flower-shaped fabric coasters. The edges are finished with a satin stitch. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make this pillow with tassels hanging from the corners. Go to the tutorial.
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Kirsty from kootoy00 made these reversible covers to fit over some circular cork placemats, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She says they’re fast to make, which makes them extremely giftable. Go to the tutorial.
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Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Vietti View shows how you can make your own Snuggie-style blanket. For those who haven’t seen the cheesy commercials, a Snuggie is part blanket, part robe. It’s kind of a large fleece blanket with arms set in so you can… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows how to make a blanket stitch. Use this stitch as a decorative edge stitch or to finish the edges of an applique. Go to the tutorial.
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The Purl Bee shares a couple of tutorials to make this set of reverse applique placemats and napkins. I love the bright colors peeking through the fabric prints! Read more about the project and get the links to the tutorials… Read more ... 
Kym from mojo and co shows how to make these darling round coasters from scrap fabric and old CDs. Not only do they give you a reason to raid your scrap bin, but they keep the old CDs from ending… Read more ... 
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern… Read more ...