Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jess from FloralShowers shows how to turn a t-shirt into a ruffled throw pillow. Very pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she refashioned a hand-me-down skirt that was super cute but had a busted zipper. She shows it with a child’s skirt, but this could work for teen and adult sizes as… Read more ... 
This one is for all you felt food addicts out there! Flickr user Hannah Hoosier shows how to make this felt waffle cone with a Flickr photo set tutorial. This ice cream will never melt and never add to your… Read more ... 
Wee Folk Art shows how to make this mini fabric braided rug using your scrap fabric. The small size (less than 5″) makes it a perfect coaster. It would also make a great rug for a child’s dollhouse. Go to … Read more ... 
Elizabeth Abernathy created this stunning refashioned tunic from a Punjabi top and a silk sweater. I love the muted tones and the mix of textures! If this inspires you to make one, too, then check out her tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews tells how to make purse straps out of pleather. Sure, you can buy them already made, but then your choices are fairly limited. Make them yourself and make them the color and length that best suits… Read more ... 
Infarrantly Creative guest-blogs on U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this kid’s travel pillow. It wraps around the child’s neck to offer support while he sleeps. The plush is soft on the neck, and the stuffed animal… Read more ... 
Kellie from Greenhab and Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make this sleep mask. This would make an awesome Christmas gift. Get busy making them now, and you’ll have your Christmas list… Read more ... 
At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little… Read more ... 
Do you have a free spirited little one who likes to wander away from you in stores or at parks? Vegbee from Blueprints did, and she fashioned a jingle bell cuff to help keep up with her. It proved so… Read more ... 
If your child makes a mess during art projects, check out this tutorial by Kristin from Lu Bird Baby. She shows how to refashion an adult t-shirt into a kid’s art apron. The stretchy t-shirt neck makes it easy… Read more ... 
Silje from We’re taking over the world and making it sooooo cute!!! shows how to make a quick wallet from felt. The edges of the felt won’t ravel, which means that you don’t have worry about finishing them. Go to … Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to turn a stuffed animal into a puppet. This is such a great idea! Go to the tutorial.
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Jenya from My Eva Foreva recycled plastic packaging to make these fruit and veggie bags, and wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Not only do they make use of recycled materials, but they’re machine washable should your… Read more ... 
Christina from 3 Sweet P’s shares a tutorial for making this reversible half-apron. Don’t let the “reversible” part fool you – this is actually a very simple project. Get the how-to.
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