Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Would your favorite pair of shorts (or pants) be made that much more favorite if they only had pockets? Katie from Notes from a very red kitchen shows how you can add them in. Genius! Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
If your little girl loves to pretend wedding scenarios, then perhaps she needs her own dress-up wedding veil. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make one. Don’t let the frilliness fool you – this is actually a super easy… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shares a tutorial for making a shirred summer sundress for toddlers. Make one from a lightweight cotton for easy (and comfortable) summer wear. Go to the tutorial.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric flower brooch. The bloom is made of gathered fabric, and the center from a button. Go to the tutorial.
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Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shows how to create a convertible collar for a blouse. Though it looks like it would be complicated, the process is actually fairly straightforward. Get the how-to.
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Whimsy Couture shares a downloadable tutorial for making this scrunchie belt for girls. Not only will it help keep her pants where they belong, but the detachable pouch is the perfect place to keep the little treasures she finds all… Read more ... 
Nikki from Salty Pineapple guest blogs over at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a super simple tablerunner out of dishtowels. This is such an easy way to give your table a quick update! Go to … Read more ... 
Sew Much Ado is keepin’ it green this month with a focus on projects that are good for our environment. Her most recent project is a reusable cover for a Swiffer Sweeper. You won’t believe what she used to get… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE guest blogs over at V & Co. with a tutorial for making a garland of felt Peep bunnies. Make it in pink or bright yellow for a realistic “Peep” color. SO cute! Go to the free pattern … Read more ... 
Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make a full apron from a tea towel and two pieces of fabric. The body of the apron is made from the tea towel, while the two pieces of fabric form a… Read more ... 
Sara aka Creative Jewish Mom guest blogs over at Make and Takes with a tutorial showing how to use freezer paper stenciling to make a fun pillowcase for Passover. Freezer paper stencils are a great way to get a Passover-themed… Read more ... 
Natasha from Samster Mommy shares a tutorial for making a felt pouch that hangs from a crib or toddler’s bed to hold a pacifier. Of course, if you don’t have a little one who uses a paci, I’m sure you… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a pair of little boys’ pants out of the sleeves of a linen shirt. The linen fabric is lightweight and breathable for spring and summer… Read more ... 
I love the look of a contrast cuff on a pair of girl’s jeans, but the cute fabric prints can mean that the jeans only match a couple of tops. A laundry goddess I am not, so I need my… Read more ... 
Chica and Jo show how to make an Easter bunny tote from an old pair of sweatpants. I love this! The long handles of the tote mimic the shape of bunny ears, and a simple circle appliqued to the body… Read more ... 
