Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Today is turkey day, but there’s still time for a last-minute Thanksgiving project like this Pilgrim dress-up bonnet by Seven Sisters. Using fusible webbing means that no sewing is required. Go to the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag continues her pocketstravaganza on her blog with a tutorial showing how to make patch pockets with flaps. The flaps are actually sewn separately onto the garment, but they look as if they are one piece. Go … Read more ... 
Kathleen from Grosgrain continues her Embellish Knit month with a tutorial showing how she made this super cute bee cardigan out of a thrifted sweater. I’m lovin’ that faux Peter Pan collar! Go to the tutorial.
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Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to add vintage charm to a thrifted striped t-shirt by adding of a couple of fabric bows at one shoulder. Love it! Get the tutorial.
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Bramcost Publications is having an after Thanksgiving sale on their patterns. Buy 1 of their vintage lifestyle books, and get another for free. The official day of the sale is Friday, November 26, 2010 (Black Friday to those of us… Read more ... 
Remember the super cute fish fleece hats that Nikki from Lilybug Designs made? She’s gone and made a pattern and tutorial so we can all make some awesome fishy hats!! Thank you, Nikki! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern and tutorial for this super sweet Summer Sun top for babies. The pattern is sized for 12-month-old babies, but you could most likely adjust the size up and down as needed. Go … Read more ... 
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a pair of faux riding pants for toddlers. The comfy knit leggings are fabulous with buttons and contrast-y cuffs at the ankles! Get the how-to.
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Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shares a tutorial for making this personalized Christmas stocking. The gathered fabric and tulle at the top are so pretty! A small pocket on the back of the stocking gives a place for Santa to… Read more ... 
Audrey from Auds & Ends shows how she made this fabulous birthday crown for her daughter. It’s made from two layers of felt with little bit of elastic at the back for a perfect fit. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Tara from EmBen Designs shows how she created a faux-layered t-shirt that looks just like it’s layered over a button-down dress shirt. Not only is it SO stinkin’ cute, but it also camouflages the fact that the shirt is too… Read more ... 
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares a tutorial for making a patchwork-y bifold wallet. The cover is pretty with a strip of pieced fabric. Inside, there are tons of small pockets for credit cards & driver’s license (I think I… Read more ... 
The Anarkali Kameez is a traditional Indian dress that has been around for centuries and continues to be popular even today. It features a fitted bodice that flares out into a full skirt, making it both stylish and comfortable to… Read more ... 
The pocket tutorials continue at ikat bag this time showing how to make a lined patch pocket. I love the idea of a contrast-y fabric on the inside of a pocket, but the real plus of a lined patch pocket… Read more ... 
Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulously itty bitty Military Jackey. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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