Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a simple spring beanie for a baby out of knit fabric. You can get the knit from an old t-shirt or onesie. This is such a cute, carefree look for a… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple skirt in just 20 minutes. She uses a piece of super-wide elastic for the waistband, so no fiddling with casings or zippers. Go to the tutorial.
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Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of soft memory blocks with custom-printed images of baby. She also free-motion stitched the name of the baby on one of the… Read more ... 
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make felt toolbox to hold all of the felt tools she recently made. This would make an awesome gift set for a small child! Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar sure can rock the little boys’ tees! This time she uses a bleach pen and handstitching to create a Quiksilver-inspired tee. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the … Read more ... 
Emily from The Rubber Punkin gives a new twist to a family tree. She made the family tree entirely out of fabric! The trunk is made from ruffled fabric for a lovely texture and a touch of whimsy, and each… Read more ... 
Lookie what New Dress a Day is making! She has embarked on a year-long refashioning project aimed at rejuvenating her creative spirit. She’s refashioning a new garment every day out of thrift store and tag sale finds, and she’s given… Read more ... 
Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a fabric bookmark and pen holder rolled into one. This quick little project uses small bits of fabric, so dig out your scrap bin and make a stack for your gift stash. … Read more ... 
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make this tank top with braided straps. She made it from a long-sleeved tee, which are widely available on the clearance racks as the weather warms. Go to the tutorial.
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Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a free pattern on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled knit fabric. The soft knit is a perfect pairing for this sweet little softie! Go to the free … Read more ... 
Sometimes all it takes is one fabulous detail to transform a plain garment into something special. Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs at Seven-Thirty-Three with a tutorial showing how to make a custom zipper pull. She… Read more ... 
Twill, basketweave, jacquard – do you know the difference between these different fabric weaves? Sew4Home does, and they give us the lowdown. Go to the article.
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Molly from The Creative Maven shows how to make a child’s play toolbelt from a placemat. Not only does a placemat have edges that are already finished (no hemming!), but it’s also a sturdy material that can hold up to… Read more ... 
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this ruffled headband. Girls (big or little) who love ruffles will love this! Go to the tutorial.
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Mamma Tortilla continues Pillow Week, this time with a guest blog from Natasha of Samster Mommy showing how to make a ruffled pillow. Rows of small ruffles create a unique tone-on-tone frame around the pillow. Even better, it’s made from… Read more ... 
