Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Gizmo Cozy. It’s easily made from felt – perfect for beginning sewists or children – and can be customized to fit just about… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows an easy way to turn thin tubes of fabric right side out, and then how to quickly and easily press them into shape. Get the tutorial.
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Steffanie from Sew Grown joins Celebrate the Boy 2011 with a tutorial showing how to make a Scavenger Bag. Your child can bring it with them on their outside adventures to hold all of the treasures they find along the… Read more ... 
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how to make her rainbow colorpath throw pillow. The white background makes the bright colors of the circles stitched across the center really pop. Sooo pretty! Get the tutorial.
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Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs, shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to turn a thrifted sweater into her Elephant Cuddle Cushion. He’s soooo cute! The project is an… Read more ... 
I picked up this hot pink cashmere cowl neck sweater at a thrift… Read more ... 
Ellen from The Long Thread joins the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how to make her Monster Tooth Pillow, a tooth fairy pillow with a cute (but fierce) monster features. I love the pointy monster teeth on… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a free pattern on her blog for making her Blue Beret. The soft beret made from recycled t-shirt knit works equally for boys and girls. Her pattern includes both kid and adult sizes. Love,… Read more ... 
TinkerLab shares a tutorial for creating a handstitching loom for small children. The “fabric” has large holes that accommodate a large eye, blunt-tipped needle. Keep one in your sewing space to keep little hands busy and growing minds engaged while… Read more ... 
Natalie from Brimhall Bliss shows how to make an super cute owl softie that’s also easy to make. The handstitching in the photo is all decorative. It’s made from felt and she uses glue to hold it all together, so… Read more ... 
From now until February 27, Bramcost Publications is sharing a free vintage pattern for a cirlce bolero. The construction is simple (just two overlapping circles), but the fit is flattering. Go to the tutorial. This pattern is available for … Read more ... 
Tina from Sweet Floweret shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make she made this cool camo messenger bag for her son. The simple shape and the camo fabric create a bag that a boy will love. Of… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make this sweet scalloped top for little girls. The scalloped neckline is fairly easy to construct, and as pretty as a flower. Get … Read more ... 
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make a bowtie for the little man in your life. This little bowtie is the real deal. It ties just like the grown-up versions, but it’s scaled to fit a … Read more ... 
Charlie from Attempting Aloha shows how to make pleated basket liners. The pretty little pleats all around the edge really dress up a plain basket. Get the tutorial.
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