Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Citra from Innocentia shows how to draft your own pattern for a Peter Pan collar. This classic collar adds a sweet look to dresses, shirts, and sweaters. Go to the tutorial.
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Amanda from I Sew, Do You? shows how she created an adorable Christmas tree applique out of a green zipper. She put it on a little baby bib (cute!), but you could also put one on a t-shirt or a… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It offers a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super fabulous felt toy truck. It’s inspired by The Three Little Rigs by David Gordon. Make the truck and… Read more ... 
Head over to Mud Puddles & Daisies to find out how to make this cute and functional child’s wallet. It has pockets inside for paper money and “credit cards” (the fakes ones that come with the credit card offers in… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial for embellishing a net canopy that hangs over the bed. Just a few garlands and some simple stitches is all it takes to create a unique accessory for a girl’s room. Go … Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching created these Angry Bird plushies for her boys. Love, love, LOVE!! Look at their round little bodies and their little angry faces! She shares a pattern and tutorial so you can make some for yourself. Go … Read more ... 
Katie from Punk Projects guest blogs at Cartwheels In My Mind with a tutorial for making a pair of finglerless fleece gloves. The fleece gloves keep your wrists and hands warm while still allowing free movement of your fingers. Get … Read more ... 
Adey from The Sew Convert shows how to make this beautiful kaftan in just one hour. Shown here is the adult version, but this also make a sweet top for toddlers. Get the how-to.
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Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots offers a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a double oven mitt. Instead of a traditional mitt that protects just one hand, the double oven mitt covers both of your hands. This… Read more ... 
Steffanie from Sew Grown shares a tutorial for this adorable rocket ship softie toy. Check out the little flames that come out of the bottom of the ship for blast-off! Go to the tutorial.
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Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a vintage pillowcase into a dolly blanket. It’s so easy and so cute and so utterly brilliant – my jaw dropped to the ground when I saw… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew, What’s New? for a tutorial by user Larri showing how to make a pair of stretch lace panties. You can make a pair from just 1 yard of stretch lace, and they can be put together… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking guest blogs in the Embellish Knit month at Grosgrain with a tutorial showing how she turned a long v-neck sweater into a belted faux shawl cardigan. Get the how-to.
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Leslie from Onesie Twosie and Modderhood shows how to make a ruffled spa wrap. You can make this pretty and functional wrap from a couple of towels (plus some fabric, velcro, and other notions). This would make an awesome Christmas… Read more ... 
Head over to Lark Crafts for how to make this festive felt stocking designed by Cathy Ziegele. I love the paisley applique design and the scalloped trim peeking out all around! It’s a free excerpt from the book Fa la … Read more ... 
