Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Etsy seller Fairy Fox shares a free tutorial on their blog for making a felt mushroom. It’s an excerpt from their DIY Felt Vegetables pattern. Go to the free tutorial.
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Jemilia from JemJam will be hosting a monthly bag sewing challenge on her blog next year. Each month in 2011, she’ll have a sew-along challenge for one of the purses featured in Amy Butler’s Style Stitches book. As an incentive… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern for this sweet little jumper dress for a baby. It’s sized 2-4 months, perfect for a baby shower gift. I’m loving the large scale vintage fabric she used in her example! Go to … Read more ... 
Cathie Filian shares a cool idea for making a t-shirt with a fluffy, swishy, flashy collar. It looks like it would be a difficult project, but it’s actually easily made from a t-shirt and a sparkly scarf. Read more at … Read more ... 
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shares a tutorial for a fleece hat and scarf set. The hat is actually a store-bought hat that she embellished with a rolled flannel flower. The neck scarf is easily made from a bit of… Read more ... 
Noile from Noile Dot Net shows how to make these felt gift bags. They’re inspired by similar gift bags at Starbucks, though the ones she makes are in a larger size and have a different closure. Get the tutorial.
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The Purl Bee shares a tutorial showing how to make these triangle patchwork coasters. They’re quick to put together – why not make a bunch? Get the how-to.
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Creative Mama from Adithis Amma Sews shares a 3-part tutorial for drafting a pattern for Pattu Paavdai & Sattai, a traditional Indian silk skirt and top worn by girls from baby to teenager. It’s still a favorite among the younger… Read more ... 
Katy from No Big Dill shows how you can get the look of a button placket without actually having to MAKE a button placket. Her faux button placket is so cute and so easy, you’ll be putting it on the… Read more ... 
Jenna from Simply Jenna made this foot cozy to keep her feet warm during the cold winter months. Slide your feet into this while hanging out on the couch, and your feet will stay warm and cozy. Get the tute… Read more ... 
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a ribbon headband. It takes just a few easy steps to make one. Get the how-to.
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Cindy from Skip To My Lou shows how to make these mini oilcloth notebook covers. A pocket on the front keeps a pencil handy. Not only is the oilcloth super cute, but you don’t have to finish the edges. AND… Read more ... 
Instructables member matth3w shows how to make a double-ended pencil pouch with a zipper at each short end. Go to the tutorial.
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Pascale from // between the lines // shares a tutorial for making fabric covered notebooks. This is so easy, you’ll be fighting the urge to cover every notebook in your house with pretty fabric. Go to the tutorial.
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Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how she made this pretty ruffled heart pillow. It’s made from fleece for super snuggliness. The fleece has the added benefits of being inexpensive and easy to work with. Go to the tutorial.
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