Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Essie from Penelope Waits shows how to make this Little Bag of Secrets drawstring pouch. What will you hold in your Little Bag of Secrets? Get the tutorial.
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Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for making a patchwork folio to save your Thanksgiving keepsakes. She is using her folio to archive her children’s lists of what they’re thankful for each year. What a great way… Read more ... 
Krystle from Crafty Habit saw a tuxedo scarf at Anthroplogie that featured a ruffle running down the center. Rather than forking over the money for the retail version, she made one herself. She shares a tutorial showing how she did… Read more ... 
I don’t know about you, but scarves tend to multiply at my house. From Christmas gifts to clearance sales, it seems that I have no problem acquiring knit scarves. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to refashion… Read more ... 
Jennifer from A Hoot and a Holler shows how to dress up a plain hoodie. All it takes is a brightly colored ruffle to go from bland to fabulous. Go to the tutorial.
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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs on Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to add ruffled flair to a plain umbrella. Love this! Go to the tutorial.
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Calli from Make It Do shows how to make this festive felt poinsettia hairclip. She uses parchment paper to trace the pattern to ensure accurate cutting. Go to the tutorial.
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Hannah from While They Sleep shows how you can use a fitted sheet to make a gathered skirt. What’s so awesome about her method is that by using the elastic sides of the fitted sheet, you avoid having to thread… Read more ... 
Fantastic Toys shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these felt Christmas ornaments. I love the vintage look! In fact, we had a set of similar ornaments on our tree when I was a child. Go to the free … Read more ... 
If cold and flu season is getting you down, fight back with a little handmade TLC. Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity demonstrates how to make a fabric tissue cozy and a lavender
eye pillow. Make them as a get-well present… Read more ... 
Jaime from Sew She Sews and Baubles & Bits shares a tutorial for making this fun birthday crown. Slip this on your child’s head and they transform into birthday royalty. Go to the tutorial.
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Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how to make a pair of lounge pants. The loose fit and elastic waist makes this a super easy sewing project. Get the how-to.
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Abby from A Feathered Nest shows how to make this fleece blanket that folds into a pillow. This is a quick, easy sewing project and would make great Christmas gifts. Get the tutorial.
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Kids’ imaginations go to places that grown-up minds could never reach. It’s Always Sunny shows how you can harness that imagination and let kids design and sew their own monster softie. They’ll be so proud of their end results, and… Read more ... 
Mariska from DIY Fluffies shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these fun little elephant angels for your Christmas tree. Get the pattern and tutorial.
[phot from Mariska’s blog]
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