Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Maria from Yay! I Made It shows how to make this zippered sleeve for a child’s wooden puzzles. Handles make it easy to carry, and it zips closed to keep all the pieces with the puzzle so your child can… Read more ... 
Vivian from Craft with Confidence shows how she created custom colors of elastic using a favorite childhood drink. She dyed the elastic with Kool-Aid. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Brassy Ruffle Top out of a pair of plain t-shirts. The t-shirts need to be the same style, so check out… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs over at Peace, Love, and Craft with a tutorial showing how to make her All In Tiers tank. The flowy layers were inspired by a similar shirt at Anthropologie. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Head over to Craft to find out how to create this embellished tunic. Start with a loose-fitting t-shirt and add beads and lace or other fancy trim. Go to the tute.
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Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shares a free pattern for the Solar Dress. This A-line sundress is great for the hot summer weather, and adjustable straps make it easy to wear as a pinafore over a shirt in… Read more ... 
Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this kitchen ensemble. It includes a table runner, dish towel, and a pot holder. She makes all of these pieces from a layer cake of precut… Read more ... 
Crystal from Crystal’s Craft Spot guest blogs over at Sugar Bee – Craft Edition, showing how to make this twirly skirt for little girls. The body of the skirt is pieced from panels of fabric, making a pretty striped design. … Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog for making this back-to-school zippered pencil case. And being fully lined, these pouches are just as pretty on the inside as the outside. Love them! I want… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew Saucy to find out how to make this Football Piggie softie. Isn’t he cute?? Oink! Go to the tutorial.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Bloom with a tutorial showing how to make a clothespin apron out of an old pair of jeans. The repurposed denim creates a sturdy bag for your clothespins, and also happens… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial showing how to embellish a towel. Use fabric that coordinates with your decor to add a quick designer touch to your bathroom or kitchen. Get the how-to.
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Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a pair of sleep shorts. Make them from some pretty fabric for an almost-instant upgrade to your sleep wardrobe. Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, sleep, shorts[/tags] Looking… Read more ... 
Sarah from Sew Saucy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty 3-Hour Sundress for little girls. I LOVE the extra long length!! Wear it in the summer as a sundress, and… Read more ... 
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a tutorial for making a boy’s cuff watch. The no-frill, athletic look is sure to appeal to even the coolest guy. Even better, you can make one out of items you can… Read more ... 
