Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a fun Furry Animal Backpack out of faux fur. How cute is that!! The body of the animal is also the body of the bag, with arms and legs… Read more ... 
Check out these braided fabric headbands by Alisa Burke! I love this idea!! Get the tutorial to find out how to make them.
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Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs… 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 ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at Craftiness Is Not Optional with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous baby dress. It’s inspired by a similar – but much larger –… Read more ... 
Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a simple scarf for spring. It’s a quick, easy project and would look great paired with a plain tee. Get the tutorial.
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It’s no secret that I love trimming my projects with bias tape. And even better than the packaged bias tape that you buy in the store is the stuff you make yourself. The store is limited to just a handful… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she made beautiful silk flower hairclips. You can vary the look of the flowers by changing out the shape of the bloom, the color, or the number of petals you stack. They’re quick… Read more ... 
Kasia from Szyje no bo to lubie shares a tutorial showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into a tank with ribbon applique spelling out a texting abbreviation in oversized letters. This is such a fun idea, and with so… Read more ... 
Leigh Ann from Spincushion shows how to make this gorgeous fabric Blooming Brooch. It’s made from a lightweight sheer fabric, with raw edges and trimmed with contrast-y handstitching. The gray and yellow color palette for her example is FABULOUS! Get … Read more ... 
From now until April 25, 2011, you can get a free pattern from Bramcost Publications for making this195o’s party apron. It’s made of organdy and trimmed with bias tape. I bet it would also be cute out of a quilting… Read more ... 
Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little mini picnic mat. It’s sized just right for two little bodies to share a bite to eat out in the lawn or at the… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how she refashioned a plain t-shirt into this Emma Pillsbury-inspired top. Fabulousness!!! Get the tute.
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Tricia from Leafy Treetop Designs and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a girl’s shirred sundress with ruffled straps. The shirring is done with elastic thread, and makes a stretchy top. The shirred top also makes pretty gathers for… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make these long cargo shorts for kids. She calls them the Tasku Shorts, and she made hers out of a man’s dress shirt. The pintucks on the shirt make a cool detail… Read more ... 
Kim from Retro Mama finishes up her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute Cloudy Day Applique Tote. She begins with a rundown of the different styles of applique, and then… Read more ... 
