Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to make a set of leather or vinyl straps for a purse. They’re not difficult to make, and don’t require much material. Get the how-to.
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Sewing Princess shares a tutorial for making her Sailing on the Lake blouse. What a lovely top! Make it from a lightweight fabric for a drapey, easy-going fit. Go to the tutorial.
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Jackie from I Design shows how to use the sandal pattern she purchased from Sewing With Me to create a baby bootie fit for the tiniest fashionista. The open toe slingback style looks like a miniature version of grown-up lady… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a doggie bandana edged with reflective tape. He (or she) can wear the bandana on your evening walks and be easily seen by passing cars. Go to the tutorial.
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Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how to add a doily insert to a t-shirt. This is an easy way to add a bit of personality to a plain t-shirt. You can find crocheted doilies at… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a paper bag skirt for little girls. Her version is pleated and cinched together with a pretty bow. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this no-slip bookmark using ribbon, a hair elastic, and a button. What a great idea!! Go to the tutorial.
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Do you sell your handmade items at craft stores or craft fairs? If so, check out this tutorial by Emily fromSaltwater Kids She shows how to make your own eyecatching hangtags that will lend a more professional, upscale feel… Read more ... 
Crafty Mummy from Mummy Crafts shows how to make these bean bags. This quick sewing project can provide hours of open-ended entertainment for children. They can use them for a toss game, a counting game, dolly pillows, anything really. Go … Read more ... 
Alexis from Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fashionable clutch out of a recycled t-shirt. I love the texture of all the overlapping bits of knit! Go to the tutorial.
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It can be frustrating, to say the least, when the interfacing that is supposed to improve a project ends up buckling and bubbling. Nicole Mallalieu from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! shares some tips for figuring out what’s… Read more ... 
Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to make your own snap tape. Though its possible to purchase snap tape
already made, she started creating her own because it was difficult to find and not available in the… Read more ... 
Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to refashion a big, boxy t-shirt into a cute maternity shirt. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
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Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create and Delegate shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Everyday Shorts. These banded and bubbled shorts would be awful cute for back-to-school! Raid your scrap bin for the contrast band. … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their pretty Garden Apron out of fat quarters. You’ll need a total of five for this project, so start digging through your fat quarter stash for a fun mix of prints. Go to the … Read more ... 
