Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Chica and Jo won the Halloween costume challenge at So You Think You’re Crafty with their Candy Corn Costume for little girls. They now share a tutorial for making one. This is so cute, and also quick to make. Get … Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she created this fitted top from a man’s dress shirt. I love the pleated neckline! Get the tute.
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Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty oilcloth tote bag with edges finished with bias tape. Get the how-to.
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Alisa Burke guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a monster lunch sack. It’s made from a natural canvas, and painted and appliqued with a wonky monster face. Go to the tutorial.
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Ellen from The Long Thread shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make a pumpkin pincushion. How cute!! Get the tute.
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Rae from Made by Rae made this adorable name garland for her daughter’s room, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This is such a neat idea! Get the tutorial.
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Tawny from Tawny Bee and The L-T Experience shows how to make cute patchwork baby bibs from upcycled fabrics. The fabric scraps all came from stained or otherwise unusable garments. Get the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of fleece mittens. They’re made from fleece and lined with flannel so they’ll be super warm for the cold months – AND they’re reversible. … Read more ... 
Slingin Baby shares a tutorial on her blog, Crafted By Mama, showing how she made this vampire cape for her oldest daughter. I love the exaggerated collar! Go to the tutorial.
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Violet from Violet Craft shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Sushi-Roll Changing Pad and Diaper & Wipes Pouch. This would be a great present for a mom-to-be! Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy Prince Charming costume, complete with epaulets and rope braid. This is SO stinkin’ cute!! Get the how-to.
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Cathie Filian shares tutorials for making a couple of awesome Halloween costumes. One is a Glam Witch, and hte other a Punk Mummy. Go to the tutorials.
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Mommy’s Craft Misadventures shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this handy organizer folder. It can hold a calendar, a notebook, and a small brag book, and still fold up nice and neat for easy carry-along. This… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this pretty and practical bag. She calls it “Not Just Another Pretty Purse,” and the name is accurate. It’s roomy enough to carry everything you need,… Read more ... 
Sneezerville shares a tutorial for making this versatile cardigan wrap. It’s a shorter version of this longer wrap dress by gaia conceptions. Made from a soft knit fabric and closed with a drawstring, it can be worn any number… Read more ... 
