Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of wedgie-free toddler yoga pants out of an adult t-shirt. The round panel on the butt of the pants provides extra room for baby’s bottom, as well as an… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shares a tutorial for making this felt beret that sports a cutout motif on the top. They also share the template for the cutout. Go to the tutorial.
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Sarah from Create Studio shows how to make her “Kitchen on the Go” reusable baggie set. This project was her submission into Week 3 of So You Think You’re Crafty. The baggie set includes a sandwich-sized baggie and a… Read more ... 
Brassy Apple shows off the newest addition to their pattern line – the Maddie Bee apron top for girls. It’s an apron-style top made to be worn over a t-shirt or a blouse. It looks fabulous out of the bright,… Read more ... 
If you’re a parent or caregiver of a young boy, then you’re probably always on the lookout for fun and creative ways to keep them entertained. And what could be more fun than a pair of mittens that make them… Read more ... 
Antoinette from clevergirl.org joins the Celebrate the Boy fun with a free pattern and tutorial for making a newsboy style cap sized just for boys. Go to the free pattern and tutorial.
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Mairuru from Siesta shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an origami drawstring bag. She starts with squares of fabric and folds them before adding the drawstring closure. Find out how to do it at Mairuru’s blog… Read more ... 
Colleen from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog for making a crafter’s apron for your sewing gadgets. Think of it as a tool belt designed just for sewists, with pockets upon pockets for marking pens, straight pins… Read more ... 
Taylor from Taylored Arts and Mary Janes and Galoshes shows how to make a tuxedo dress for a toddler girl out of an old onesie and an youth-sized t-shirt. Look the look! Go to the tutorial.
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Ruffled necklines are popular looks in women’s wear right now. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to add a pleated neckline to girl’s shirt. Your daughter can have a shirt with neat neckline details just like mommy’s. … Read more ... 
Louise Cutting gives the how-to at Threads Magazine for binding the edges of a garment with a raw-edge bias tape treatment. The raw edges of the bias tape lend a softer look to a more structured garment, such as a… Read more ... 
Lia from Lia’s Space of Thoughts shares a tutorial for this super cute diaper pouch. It’s made in the shape of a robot. His mouth is a zippered pocket. Feed Roscoe Robot your spare change or your keys and he’ll… Read more ... 
Nikki from Salty Pineapple shares a tutorial for making a Road Trip Satchel. Make one and fill it with coloring books, crayons, and other quiet entertainment for your child. Don’t save it just for road trips – take it with… Read more ... 
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to turn the sleeve of a man’s suit jacket into a stylish clutch. I love the look of the tweed and the way the buttons end up all in a row at one side! … Read more ... 
Mama Lusco shares a tutorial on her blog for making a hat inspired by the children’s classic book, The Cat in the Hat. Wear it on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Go to the tutorial.
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