Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Did you know that you can use the seam allowances of a gathered sleeve to control how much puff there is? Off the Cuff Sewing Style shares a tip showing how you can use the seam allowances to get exactly… Read more ... 
Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create shows how to use the sun and Seta Color Transparent paints to create fabulous fabric prints. This is SO stinkin’ cool! Check out the beautiful fern shapes that were masked out! This would make… Read more ... 
Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras made a special birthday girl shirt to coordinate with her little girl’s birthday party, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She appliqued a butterfly on to an existing t-shirt, and then trimmed it… Read more ... 
Lisa from Gray Luster Girl shows how to make a thread holder that’s as pretty as a picture. Rather than being strictly utilitarian, it’s surrounded by a bright happy frame. This would be so gorgeous hanging on the walls of… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Silly Pearl made a set of barbecue-themed hanging towels, and shares a tutorial showing you how. One towel is embellished with a hunk of steak, the other with a bottle of ketchup. Both have velcro tabs on the… Read more ... 
Sherrie from Simpleliving shows how to make her shabby chic tote. A double ruffle runs around the top of the bag, and is embellished with a silk rose. This is such a pretty bag! And be sure to check out… Read more ... 
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making this cute Ollie Owl softie over at Lark Crafts. It’s designed by Tina Givens and is an excerpt from the book Sew Tina
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Care from Obsessively Stitching shares a tutorial showing how to make an oversized No. 2 Pencil Softie. This soooo cute! Squeeeal!! Get the how-to.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how to make this super cute tank top for little girls. The neckline is embellished with braided knit, and a gathered panel runs down the front. Get the tute. [photo… Read more ... 
Window treatments are soooo expensive to buy already made! Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a baloon valance with bottoms gathered up to create pretty poufs across the hem. Making… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a Lederhosen t-shirt. Perhaps it has something to do with the summer I spent in Austria when I was in college, but I love this sooooo much!! The appliqued Lederhosen have… Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday shares a tutorial for making a lovey that’s part pillow and part softie. It’s made from a super soft minky fabric and the body is large enough for a child to lay his or… Read more ... 
Angela from Superbaby and Better Together shows how to make her Napkin Skirt, named so because she got the fabric from three napkins. Two napkins are used to make the lower portion of the skirt, and a contrasting napkin is… Read more ... 
Heather from Small Fry and Co. shows how she created liners for square baskets, no sewing reqiured. They’re actually two pieces that are tied together at the corners. She used the fabric from a tablecloth with edges that don’t ravel,… Read more ... 
Misty from Makin’ It ImMACKulate shows how to make a raglan-sleeved romper for baby boys. I’m loving the contrast-y sleeves! They have the look of a classic baseball tee. This style would also be cute for little girls, especially if… Read more ... 
