Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for making her Flower Power purse. The body of the bag is made from a single piece leather and is handstitched at the sides with leather cord. (You could also… Read more ... 
Jessica from Make It Lovely shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Beach Ball Pillow. It’s a soft fabric version of the classic pool toy. How fun is that!! Get the tute.
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Dacia Ray shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy’s bow tie. The bow is stitched on to a fabric band that closes in the back with Velcro. You get all the cute of… Read more ... 
In the summer, there are flip flops, and then there are flip flops. There are the plain discount store versions, and then there are the cute ones that can cost quite a bit. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how… Read more ... 
One Avian Daemon shows how she made her Chalk Lines Skirt. This is such a smart little skirt! Piping makes the seams really pop. I love the angled side pockets! Get the tute.
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Rae from Made by Rae shows how to make her Best Burpcloth. She shares the tutorial as part of the Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The burpcloths pictured here were made from a custom printed gauze (voile) from Spoonflower as… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of kid’s striped jammies. The colors and stripes are inspired by the illustrations of the classic children’s book Goodnight Moon. She originally shared the… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial showing how to make her Three-Part Harmony dress, named so because it’s made in three stages: first a tank top, then a skirt, then attaching the two at the waist. The result is… Read more ... 
Nicole fromTradewind Tiaras shows how to create an awesome fabric covered party hat. Pleated ribbon around the bottom and a tulle pouf at the top make them extra special. Love it! Get the tute.
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Elisabeth from Growing Home shows how to make her Boho Glam Tunic. The loose-fitting tunic is gathered at the neck and is edged with gold paint. Make one from a lightweight fabric for summertime cool. I’m loving the sky blue… Read more ... 
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shares a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled camera strap. This is so pretty! It’s also removable, so you can take it off to wash it. (I can’t imagine any other reason besides a… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial explaining the difference between edgestitching and topstitching, and showing you how to do both stitches. Go to the video.
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Jessica from Happy Togetherguest blogs at I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Ruffle Me Up maternity shirt. It’s refashioned from a thrifted dress shirt that’s large enough to fit around a pregnant tummy. … Read more ... 
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Easy iPhone Sleeve. It’s sized to fit snugly around your iPhone so it doesn’t fall out. A keyring is attached to make it… Read more ... 
Mel from All Wrapped Up created this shoe bag for her trips to the gym. She can put your shoes in the shoe bag before putting them her gym bag to keep them from getting other items from getting dirty… Read more ... 
