Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Rebecca from This Present Life shows how to make a yoga mat that also serves as a yoga strap. This is such a great idea! Get the how-to.
[photo from This Present Life]
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Laura Bray from Katydiddy tells how she made this awesome canvas trick or treat bag for her daughter using a favorite fabric print and a canvas tote bag. The tote was printed with an advertising logo, which she strategically covered… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make this awesome tunic out of upcycled t-shirts. ( She found a stack of t-shirts at her local Goodwill for .99 each. I’m so jealous!!) I love mish mash of prints she… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for making this super sweet Princess and the Pea
softie playset. It includes a simple little princess doll and a stack of stuffed mattresses. What a fun idea!! Get the … Read more ... 
Penny from Penny’s Hands shows how to make this hexagon sewing caddy and pincushion. It’s entirely handstitched. The outside layer serves as a pincushion, while the hexagon shaped hole in the center creates a place to store pens, scissors, and… Read more ... 
Jessica from Subtle Tee shows how to make a pair of leggings for a little girl. Leggings are super versatile for a girl’s fall wardrobe. Even better, you can make a pair in just 20 minutes. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Lidija from BluDor shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a buggy bag for the cold winter months to come. The warm sack wraps around a stroller to keep a child warm when out on winter walks. … Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make a super quick, super cute blanket for a dolly. The rag edge is soft and fluffy, but also quick and easy. If you don’t know any doll babies who need a blanket, you could… Read more ... 
Neeza from Neeza Needles loved the look of her pareo (long wraparound skirt) but didn’t love always having to be sure that it was tied correctly. A little bit of sewing converted it to an elastic waist skirt. She shares… Read more ... 
Very Purple Person shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to alter a basic pants pattern to add a side slant pocket. This has always seemed complicated to me because of the number of pieces you have to draft… Read more ... 
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft joins the Sewing for Baby month at The Train to Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make this kimono-style top for a baby. She uses the pattern from Martha Stewart Living, but changes… Read more ... 
Calli from Make It Do shows how to make her Rise and Shine Dishtowel featuring an applique of a rooster silhouette. She makes the whole thing from the drool-worthy Farmdale prints from Alexander Henry. You can use a premade dishtowel,… Read more ... 
Kirsten and Jordan fromKojoDesigns help Dana from MADE with her Celebrate Yellow series by sharing a tutorial for making a messenger bag. It features yellow fabric, of course. Freezer paper stencil allows you to customize it with the recipient’s… Read more ... 
Do you cut into a favorite piece of fabric to make a project, or use a less favorite piece that you won’t be as sad to see leave your stash. It’s a common predicament for a sewist. Kim from Everything … Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has added a new style to her ePattern line. It’s the Janie top, a peasant-style top from knit fabric. You can make it up in either a long or short sleeve style. A bit of… Read more ... 
