Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
These bow hair accessories by Disney from Ruffles and Stuff are sooo cute!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make the simple bows in two variations. Get the tutorial.
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Shelly Detton from 7 Layer Studio shows how to make her Buttons-in-the-Trees throw pillow. The front of the pillow is made from a fabric printed with bare trees, with a colorful button added to the center of each one. She… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs in the Handmade Dress-Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a fairy wand. This would be a fun part of a little girl’s dress-up wardrobe, but… Read more ... 
Aunt Peaches guest blogs in the Drop Dead Denim series at Michele Made Me with a tutorial showing how she created her Painted Sherbet effect on a denim skirt. This would work well on jeans or a jeans jacket, or… Read more ... 
Dorian from Busily Spinning Mama guest blogs in the Purse Week series at Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her In the Garden quilted tote. You can get all the coordinated fabric scraps you need for… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Rumble Tumble Coveralls for little kids. The design works equally well for boys and girls. Made from a heavy fabric, they can stand up… Read more ... 
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to create an infinity scarf from an old t-shirt (or sweater, for a warmer scarf). The old knit fabric will be so soft draped around your neck! The raw edges and… Read more ... 
Jessica from Sew Homegrown guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a post all about sewing on rayon. The drape of this fabric makes it a great choice for garments, but there are some tricks to get a pleasing result. Go … Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she created the reverse applique logo on the Coco-cola refashioned t-shirt dress that she made. The dress was her entry into the Sienna Dress Pattern Remix challenge at Project Run and Play. … Read more ... 
When I think about enlarging a pattern, my first thought it to run down to the copy shop. But what happens if the copy shop is closed? CraftStylish shares a downloadable project sheet showing how to enlarge a pattern without… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Little Fawn Tunic for little girls. The sweet little deer illustration is hand-drawn with fabric markers. LOVE! Get the tutorial.
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Sara from Craft Snob shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make stretchy bookmarks and journal wraps. Her tutorial shows a pleated ribbon version, as well as one made from bias tape. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a simple tuck to shorten shoulder straps on a shirt or dress. It’s a quick and easy fix for straps that are too long. Get the … Read more ... 
Dina from Honey & Fitz shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a new cover for a removable stroller canopy. I’m loving the snappy chevron fabric she used on her example! Her tutorial shows how to make… Read more ... 
Nicole from The Lovely Poppy guest blogs at Pink Lemonade with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of knee socks into fun leg warmers. It takes just a couple of seams, so they’re quick and easy. And with… Read more ... 
