Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make these “Seize the Day” coasters. The pretty quilted coasters feature the words “Carpe Diem” stamped in fabric ink at the bottom, a perfect phrase to accompany your morning… Read more ... 
CraftBits has the how-t0 for making this super cute Sleepy Daisy plushie. Go to the tutorial.
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Shelly from Fourteen Countess shows how she turned some dollar store placemats into cushions for her dining chairs. What a great idea for some quick and easy cushions! Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this pretty shirred sundress. The shirring may look difficult, but elastic thread makes it easy. Go to the tutorial.
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Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create & Delegate shows how she turned a basic sweater into a cute little shrug. It’s part of her series on Making a Sweater Better. Get the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag continues the series on pattern drafting on her blog that she has been working on with Jen from My Measuring Tape. They’ve already shown how to create a sloper, add sleeves, and create a neckline. Now… Read more ... 
a little bit of everything shows how to make one small addition to a fabric napkin so that it stays put. She adds a buttonhole to the corner. Brilliant! Get the how-to.
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Taylor from MaryJanes and Galoshes guest blogs over at The Idea Room with a tutorial showing how to make this super simple scarf with metal chain embellishment. The little metal circles hanging from the side of the scarf give it… Read more ... 
Head over to Bloesem Kids to find out how to make this retro-fabulous baby bib out of a vintage towel. This makes me so happy!! I often see these vintage towels at rummage sales or thrift stores and love their… Read more ... 
Nina from Momma Go Round guest blogs over at Just Another Day in Paradise with a tutorial showing how to make this fluffy flower shirt. So pretty! Get the how-to.
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Lookie who’s guest blogging over at Whip Up! It’s Disney from Ruffles and Stuff! Though she stepped away from blogging earlier this year, she takes a break from her self-imposed exile to show how to dress up a plain … Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this child’s boatneck knit dress. She made it from an adult-sized knit shirt. Get the tutorial to find out how to make this refashion.
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Altering children’s clothing can be a real hassle, especially when it comes to necklines. As children grow, their bodies change shape and their clothes no longer fit. One of the common problems with children’s shirts is the neckline being too… Read more ... 
Molly from The Creative Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this spa hair drying wrap. Use it to wrap up your hair after a shower or bath. The terry cloth will absorb the moisture from your web… Read more ... 
Jen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make a fun fall decoration – a candy corn bunting. Get the tutorial.
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