Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a blanket car seat cover that’s reversible. Her version is all girled up with ruffles and appliques. (Love that ruffle across the bottom!!) But if you needed something more boy-friendly, you could… Read more ... 
Heidi from Sew. Craft. Create. shows how to print your own fabric designs on an inkjet printer. I’ve never tried this before (can you believe I don’t own an inkjet printer???), but it seems like it would be a far… Read more ... 
Ginger Hendrix from Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial showing how to make her Super Scrappy + Super Quick Little Girl Pouchy Purse. This is such a cute, cute little bag!
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CarlaC from Scientific Seamstress shares a downloadable pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt for an 18′ doll. The pattern has pieces for both long and short sleeves. Her tutorial gives tips for controlling the… Read more ... 
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a drawstring jewelry bag. The center of the bag holds your larger pieces of jewelry, while small pockets are perfect for earrings (keeps the pairs together!) and other smaller… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs put her sewing skills to unusual use when she figured out how to make her own hair extensions. Yes, sew your own. I had no idea that you could this without specialized equipment, but it… Read more ... 
Bramcost Publications celebrates Valentines Day a little early with a sale. From now until February 11, 2011 you can get 15% off of your entire order with the coupon code VALENTINE. Get the details at Bramcost Publications.
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It’s so easy to come up with a cute Valentine’s shirt for girls. Pink, hearts, ruffles get center stage. But what about our boys? Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows off a couple of the Valentine’s shirts that she made… Read more ... 
Changing tables in public restrooms are certainly convenient, but not always sanitary. Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a travel changing pad that fits over one a public changing table. The changing pad has a wipe clean surface,… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun has a tutorial for making a fleece headband earwarmer. You can wear it plain, or add a large flower embellishment. They’re easily made from fleece. Get the tutorial to find out how.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how she made this Valentine’s Mini Bunting with scrap fabric hearts. This is so cute!! She used hers to decorate an all-season wreath for her front door. Get the tutorial.
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Ruby Murray shows how easy it is to make a gathered skirt on a wide elastic waistband. Rather than starting from scratch, she uses a thrifted dress. This is SUCH a good idea – for a handful of reasons. For… Read more ... 
Alicia from Tiny Tidbits shows how to hem jeans like a professional. This method takes the extra out right above the original hem, keeping the faded and worn bottom denim on the hem intact. Get the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to use charm squares to create fabric toppers for your Valentine’s treat bags. Cute! See the project at Sew4Home.
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