Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Thirty But Not So Flirty shows how to make a wine gift sack out of the arm of an old wool sweater. One sweater arm will yield two bags, and you’ll still have the body of the sweater to make… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocket tutorial series on her blog. She’s been busy in the last week or so, posting tutorials for making smocked patch pockets with yokes, patch pockets with piped yokes, and adding patch … Read more ... 
Steffanie from Sew Grown is giving away – lemme repeat that – GIVING AWAY a free clutch to all new followers to her blog. It’s her way of saying thank you to people who have supported her in her blogging. … Read more ... 
Amanda Carestio shares a tutorial at Lark Crafts showing how to make this felt gift bag. Not only is it more earth-friendly than throw-away paper gift bags, but it’s awfully cute, too. Get the how-to.
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Marla from Marla, Plain & Small shows how she used her fabric scraps to embellish the fronts of small foldover cards. This is a great way to use of those scraps that are too small to use on other projects. … Read more ... 
Char from Crap I’ve Made shares a tutorial and template for making this Christmas candy throw pillow. The round pillow is appliqued with a peppermint swirl design, which she shares a template for. Go to the tutorial.
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Melissa Goodsell from One Crafty Mumma shows how to put doilies to pretty use on stuffed star Christmas ornaments. The lacy doily gives the look of a snowflake. A large doily will cover the entire star; a small doily can… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a boxy sweater more fitted. Get the tutorial.
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Jen from Tatertots and Jello guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas dishtowel with a cute bunting applique. Rows of ruffles at the bottom add to the design. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
I’m guest blogging over at Lark Crafts with a tutorial for making a Flip-Top Notepad Cover. It’s an easy project to sew, and quick to make, too. You could make a batch to give out as Christmas gifts to friends… Read more ... 
Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make a pair of fleece mittens. Their tutorial is an excerpt from the book Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause
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Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making this Christmas throw pillow. The natural fabric and the white poinsettia are such an elegant combination! Go to the tutorial.
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Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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Jenny B Harris from Jolly Allsorts and Loopsies shares a tutorial for making an Advent calendar with felt envelopes hanging from a garland. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a beautiful tree skirt. She uses quilted fabric and adds fur trim and appliques. Get the how-to.
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