Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Edwina Sutherland from Not Carved In Stone shares a tutorial over at The Magic Bean showing how she made these fabulous period wigs for dolls. The secret? Upholstery fringe. Brilliant! I would never have thought that this perfectly coiffed head… Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddy celebrates Pi Day with a tutorial showing how you can add a simple applique to a throw pillow to celebrate this very special, very geeky day. The no-sew applique is easily added to an existing pillow,… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Plenty O’ Luck Shamrock shirt. The dimensional four-leaf clover applique is actually made up of tons of tiny little four-leave clover shapes. What a cute idea!! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew made these two beautiful fabric baskets – one to give to a swap partner, and one to keep for herself. She used Pink Penguin’s tutorial showing how to make the basic basket, though in… Read more ... 
Every now and then I see a project that has me squealing out loud in delight. The little sewing box made to look like a vintage trailer is one of those projects. SQUEEEAL! Check out the wheels – they’re spools… Read more ... 
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how she made her Sweet Tartan Dress for little girls. This dress was part of her entry into the Pattern Remix challenge in the previous round of Project Run and Play. The original was… Read more ... 
Heather from Me Making Do shows how to make a tote bag that’s both pretty and practical. It sports a box pleat and a contrasting bow at the top. It’s fully lined, with a pocket on the inside to hold… Read more ... 
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how you can make a baby’s dribble bib from an old t-shirt. Once you get the process down, you can make one in just 10 minutes. If there’s not a design on the t-shirt… Read more ... 
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh & Live shows how you can sew up this lace layering top,… Read more ... 
Roslyn from Sew Delicious shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bunny applique. If you’ve never tried applique before, this is a great first project. You don’t even need a sewing machine. This would make a… Read more ... 
This isn’t necessarily a sewing project, but it’s super cute so I just had to share. Besides, it does use your sewing notions. Chica and Jo show how to replace traditional laces on a pair of canvas shoes with colorful… Read more ... 
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of baby leggings over at I Still Love You. They’re quick to sew. Her variation avoids threading elastic through a casing and uses banding at the ankles… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how she added extra length to a favorite t-shirt that was a tad too short. She added fabric at the bottom hem and on the sleeves, but rather than… Read more ... 
Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a bow headband. It’s easy to make – assembled mostly with hot glue but then handstitched on to the headband. If you wanted to omit… Read more ... 
Katie from Quilted Magnolia and Katie’s Quilting Corner shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. Pockets hang from the front to keep your most essential sewing tools right where you’ll need them. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
