Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Did someone in your house get a Nintendo DS orDSi from Santa this year? Keep their new toy protected with a fabric case. The main part of the case holds the game system, while a zippered pocket holds some games. … Read more ... 
Amber from Sew Totally Smitten shows how to make a tic-tac-toe bean bag game. Instead of playing the game with pencil and a scrap of paper, the board is a large fabric mat and the pieces are different colored bean… Read more ... 
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativityy with a tutorial showing how to make mitered corners. Go to the tutorial.
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Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how to make this easy ruffled fleece scarf. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Get the tute.
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Gillian from Dried Figs and Wooden Spools shares a tutorial at Think Crafts! showing how to make a dog collar. Get the tute.
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Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her adorable Pocket Full of Posies shirt. Her tutorial includes instructions for making the shirt, as well as the pocket and flower embellishment. Cute, cute!! Get the tute.
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Daisy Janie shares a free pattern for this reusable produce bag. The smallish fabric bags are just the right size for fruits and veggies. They’re quick to make; the designer was able to knock out 6 of them in just… Read more ... 
Lelanie from To Sew With Love guest blogs at Naptime Crafters with a tutorial showing how to make a stay-put heat pack. The microwaveable heat pack has a couple of straps that keep it in place while you’re lying down. … Read more ... 
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting recently showed how to turn an old t-shirt into an over-the-head bib for a toddler. Today, she shares two variations. The first is how to make the neck of the shirt smaller. After all, a bib… Read more ... 
Heidi from HoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a crib sheet from minky fur. Ohhhhh, how soft that must feel to little baby skin! Go to the tutorial.
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Stefi from Just Chic shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making whimsical necklaces from gathered fabric flowers. The flowers can be made from strips of fabric – time to raid the scrap bin! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew up a draft blocker to keep the cold air from coming in through the bottom of your door. A loop at one end allows you to… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! to find out how to make their Happy Hostess Gift Box from fabric. It’s just the size for a handmade snackie or small gift. Get the tute.
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Sew4Home shows how to make their Cool Car Caddy organizer. It straps to the back of the front seat so all of the toys, snacks, and other essentials for a trip in the car are right where the kiddoes can… Read more ... 
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how she turned a pair of khaki pants into a boxy little jacket. This is such a clever -and stylish- refashion! Get the tute.
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