Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kama from Quilteroo shows how to add a bow strap to the shoulder of a tank top. This simple addition can really dress-up a plain tank. Add some applique and a fabric flower to really amp up the style. Get … Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional takes part in Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen week with a tutorial showing how to make felt versions of your favorite movie snacks. She shows how to make a felt bag of popcorn and… Read more ... 
Head over to Fabric.com for a free downloadable pattern for this Peachy Beachy Coverup by hotpatterns. Go to the free pattern.
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Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these patterns for swimmers, bikinis, board shorts … Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she made this summer tunic from a longer t-shirt dress. She shortened the dress, added elastic to cinch it in, and then added some decorative strips of fabric. I love… Read more ... 
Nanette from Freda’s Hive guest blogs over at Make It Do with a tutorial showing how to make quick and stylish dishcloths. She uses squares of waffle cloth and strips of fabric from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics). The strips… Read more ... 
shares a downloadable project sheet for an oversized ruffle tote. There don’t… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial showing how to create this fun summer tablecloth from inexpensive bandanas. The brightly colored squares are sewn together to create a patchwork cover perfect for a picnic or barbeque. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for this reversible baby bonnet. Make it out of a bright cotton print for a summer bonnet to keep the sun off of baby’s head. Go to the tutorial.
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If your daughter has a pair of winter jeans that have grown too short, why not turn them into a fun summer skirt? All it takes is a bit of eyelet fabric. Misstreesa from SewVlogger shows how to do it… Read more ... 
Instructables user HowJoyful shows how to make your own teddy bear. Get the how-to.
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Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie … Read more ... 
Susan from Living with Punks shows how to transform three pillow covers into one awesome messenger bag. Using purchased pillow covers means that most of the sewing is done for you. What a cool idea!! Get the how-to.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Window Pillow. The patchwork pillow frames squares of four different fabric prints. This was part of her Boudoir Pillow entry in last week’s So You Think… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs gives some practical advice for teaching children to sew, along with the process that she has used to teach her own children. Her method focuses on encouraging confidence, but at the same time maintaining safety… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to repurpose an old dress shirt into fabric napkins. One shirt yields two napkins, plus a handy drawstring bag to carry them with you on your next picnic. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Let’s Go Fly A Kite to find out how to make this cool shopping tote out of a burlap rice bag. The printing on the burlap becomes a cool graphical element on the front and back of… Read more ... 
