Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Head over to the Chronicle Books blog to find out how to make these flower-shaped fabric coasters. The edges are finished with a satin stitch. Go to the tutorial.
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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a capelet inspired by a similar one worn by Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl. I love the refined, vintage feel! Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make this pillow with tassels hanging from the corners. Go to the tutorial.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching shows another cool way to repurpose dollar store potholders. This time she uses one to make a make-up bag. Get the how-to.
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Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how to make this bangle bracelet that’s wrapped with fabric. This is a quick, easy project. Go to the tutorial.
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Char from Crap I’ve Made shows how you can turn your fabric scraps into a patchwork camera strap. Bring out the scrap bin!! Go to the tutorial.
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Robert Kaufman Fabrics shares a free pattern for this Girl Scouts cookie sales organizer. Within this little folio are pockets for your order forms and your pen, as well as a zippered pocket to hold money. It features fabrics from… Read more ... 
Day of the Dead (dias de los muertos) may be over, but there’s no reason you can’t celebrate year-round with this Day of the Dead themed tote bag. Totally Stitchin’ has a downloadable tutorial showing how to make one, along… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this sweet little girl’s sweater dress out of an adult sweater. Don’t be intimidated by the sweater knit – this is actually a very easy project. I’ve been… Read more ... 
Craftapalooza shows a cool project you can make with your button collection. Instead of stitching them down to fabric, how about making a wreath like this? Get the tutorial.
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Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how you can make these fabric flower hairclips. They’re made from stacked fabric circles – make them all out of one color or choose different prints for the different layers. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows you can transform a quilted potholder into this handy travel sewing kit. The quilting is perfect for holding your needles and pins. How cool is that! Get the how-to.
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Keep your toes toasty warm in bed with this bed warmer by Calli from Make It Do. You can fill it with rice, buckwheat, or corn and then just pop it in the microwave to heat it up. The… Read more ... 
Keep your toddler’s legs warm this winter with a pair of leg warmers. You can make a pair easily out of adult knee socks. Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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