Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This sheep softie by small dream factory is soooo cute!! And she shares the pattern and a tutorial so you can make one for yourself. Love it! Get the free pattern at small dream factory.
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Rachel from Holy Craft saw a cute dress for her daughter at the department store and realized she could make one herself. She took two t-shirts, tie-dyed one of them, and then patched them together to make one fabulous tie-dyed… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar uses a scrap of fabric, a button, and a length of crocheted trim to dress up a plain tee. I love the asymmetry of the bow on just one shoulder! Go to … Read more ... 
Krystal from Sassy Sanctuary shares a tutorial for making this hanging dishtowel. It buttons around the handle of your stove so little hands can’t pull the towel off and take it places unknown. Get the how-to.
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Sew4Home shows how to use the stripes (wales) of a piece of corduroy as a design element by setting them at angles. The result is a luxurious textural diamond pattern on the front of your pillow. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Pascale from //Between the Lines// shows how to make this reusable produce bag from an old t-shirt. It’s covered with little slits to mimic mesh and make the bag stretchy. T-shirt knit is not only soft but it also doesn’t… Read more ... 
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a pincushion ring out of a plastic bottlecap. Brilliant! 
She also shows how to make a slightly larger pincushion from a plastic jar lid that will velcro to the front of… Read more ... 
A Little Great shows how to make a fabric playmat for toy dinosaurs, action figures, or any other small toys that seem to multiply around the house. When you’re done playing, just put the little toys into the zippered pocket… Read more ... 
Jesse from Jezze and Jezzeprints shares a tutorial for making these fabric storage baskets. Cardboard inserts help the sides hold their shape, but can be removed for washing. Go to the tutorial.
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How many times has it happened that you’ve taken your sewing machine and iron out for a little sewing get-together, only to realize that it’s time to go and your iron is still hot? LuAnn from May Your Bobbin Always … Read more ... 
Naomi from Omi Creates tells how to make a new shirt out of two old tees. If you’re careful with the placement of your pattern pieces, you won’t have to hem the bottom of the shirt or the sleeves. YAY! … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a soft playmat for baby. Lay it on the floor for a soft place for baby to play. Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns… Read more ... 
Walter + Veronica share a tutorial on for making an oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system. Zippers on each pocket keep the cash where it needs to be. Go to the tutorial. Editor’s Note: This blog is no longer … Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to achieve a “messy ribbon” reverse applique. She uses it to make framed St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decor for her house. This technique will work with any large image with simple… Read more ... 
Terrie Sandelin, author of Miniatures in Minutes, shares a tutorial on her blog Bits and Pieces for making a fabric file folder. Use patchwork or cut from one piece of fabric you love. Either way, it’ll be the most fabulous… Read more ... 
