Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sara from CraftSnob shows how to make this quick and easy fringed scarf. It’s shaped into a tube so it doesn’t fall off of your neck. Two strips of fleece, two seams, and a lot of small cuts is all… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a pair of tutorials for attaching bias tape. The first is the basic how-to for attaching bias tape to the edge of fabric. The second shows how to make the bias tape go… Read more ... 
Day 10 of the Ring in the Vintage New Year series at Bramcost Publications brings a tutorial for making a vintage “buttonhole cover” from felt. The buttonhole covers were used to cover up a button or buttonhole. They pin in… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can add seam allowances to a pattern – without using a ruler. Instead of going around the pattern with a seam gauge making tiny little dots every few inches that you then… Read more ... 
Tracy from Mad Quilter shows how to make this case to hold crochet hooks. Each hook has its own pocket, and a flap folds over the top to keep them from sliding out. It all folds up into a handy… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do! offers a free pattern and tutorial for making this super cute fleece dinosaur softie. This would make an awesome baby gift! (Check out the gift ensemble she created with slippers and a dinosaur board… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to make a soft fleece scarflette. The short scarf buttons around your neck and keeps it warm without the long tails of a traditional scarf. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Indie Tutes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little softie doll. You can easily personalize this doll with fabric choice or the insertion of a bell or crinkle plastic in the body. I love the scrappy look… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make reversible sleeves for a take-out coffee cups. They’re way cuter than the cardboard ones they have at the coffee shop, and way better for the environment,… Read more ... 
Haley fromHaybird shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little girl’s sundress, inspired by a similar dress from J. Crew. The ruching on the bodice is such a lovely detail! Get the tute.
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Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a quick but fabulous Valentine’s decoration for your window. She threaded pink and red pom poms on to thread and hung them in her window. Love it!! Go to the tutorial.
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Dom from Crafted shows how to make this headband covered in colorful buttons. Not only is it super cute, but it’s also easy to make. Find out how at Crafted.
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Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to create this sweet dress for a little girl out of a man’s button-down shirt. The original collar gets transformed into a mandarin collar for the dress, and the button placket gets rows of… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make an easy knit waistband with elastic running through it. The elastic gives it strength (keeps it from stretching out as you wear the garment) and helps it keep its shape. Get … Read more ... 
Lush Stuff shares a tutorial for their Lush Shoulder Bag. The lined bag features a wide shoulder strap, a pleated outside pocket, and a button closure. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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