Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Head over to the M & J Trimming blog to find out how to create a layered loop hairbow. They used several different colors and prints of ribbons for a super fun look. A button in the center finishes it… Read more ... 
Creative Mama from Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to make a quick and easy elastic waist skirt. No pattern is required and you can use the same tutorial for adults or children. She can make hers in just 15 minutes. … Read more ... 
Sew Delightful is a group of sewists who have come together with the goal of providing handmade dresses to girls in need around the world. They call their project Dress A Girl Around the World. If you have ever been… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for this heart-shaped Valentine’s softie. This would make a fun little special Valentine’s treat for a sweet child in your life. Go to the tutorial.
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Sara from CraftSnob shows how to make this quick and easy fringed scarf. It’s shaped into a tube so it doesn’t fall off of your neck. Two strips of fleece, two seams, and a lot of small cuts is all… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a pair of tutorials for attaching bias tape. The first is the basic how-to for attaching bias tape to the edge of fabric. The second shows how to make the bias tape go… Read more ... 
Day 10 of the Ring in the Vintage New Year series at Bramcost Publications brings a tutorial for making a vintage “buttonhole cover” from felt. The buttonhole covers were used to cover up a button or buttonhole. They pin in… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can add seam allowances to a pattern – without using a ruler. Instead of going around the pattern with a seam gauge making tiny little dots every few inches that you then… Read more ... 
Tracy from Mad Quilter shows how to make this case to hold crochet hooks. Each hook has its own pocket, and a flap folds over the top to keep them from sliding out. It all folds up into a handy… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do! offers a free pattern and tutorial for making this super cute fleece dinosaur softie. This would make an awesome baby gift! (Check out the gift ensemble she created with slippers and a dinosaur board… Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to make a soft fleece scarflette. The short scarf buttons around your neck and keeps it warm without the long tails of a traditional scarf. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Indie Tutes shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little softie doll. You can easily personalize this doll with fabric choice or the insertion of a bell or crinkle plastic in the body. I love the scrappy look… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog shows how to make reversible sleeves for a take-out coffee cups. They’re way cuter than the cardboard ones they have at the coffee shop, and way better for the environment,… Read more ... 
Haley fromHaybird shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little girl’s sundress, inspired by a similar dress from J. Crew. The ruching on the bodice is such a lovely detail! Get the tute.
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Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make a quick but fabulous Valentine’s decoration for your window. She threaded pink and red pom poms on to thread and hung them in her window. Love it!! Go to the tutorial.
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