Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls kicks off her Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a fur bomber hat. This is such a cute winter hat!! The flaps keep your ears warm in the cold… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares her first video tutorial of 2012 on her blog, showing how to make a pillowcase. With just three seams, it’s a quick and easy project perfect for gift giving or for a charity project.… Read more ... 
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made some simple – yet very pretty – flannel hankies for her grandmother. The soft flannel fabric is more durable (and aborbant) than the ones you… Read more ... 
Rachel from Family Ever After shows how to turn a stack of old neckties into a fun little skirt. The wedge shape of the ties creates an A-line shape for the skirt, and the pointed ends create a cute zig… Read more ... 
Antoinette from CleverGirl.org shares a free pattern and tutorial to make her Norma envelope clutch. The large clutch purse is fully lined with piped edges. A simple magnetic snap serves as a closure. Get the pattern and tute.
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Beth Huntington from Chic Envelopments shares a tutorial on Refashion Co-op showing how to turn a pullover sweater into a cardigan. She finishes off the front edges nicely with a facing from a cute woven cotton print. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how she made this awesome patchwork floor cushion. The top and bottom are made from a patchwork of 4 large fabric squares, tufted in the middle with a fabric-covered button. I am LOVING the… Read more ... 
Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Mensch T’s shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this t-shirt tunic out of a jersey knit bedsheet. It’s quick to sew and can be worn several different ways depending on… Read more ... 
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knitting needle roll. The fabric organizer has tall narrow pockets for holding knitting needles. If knitting isn’t your thing, you can easily adjust the pattern to hold crochet… Read more ... 
Shari from Fresh Crayons shows how to make a tube pillow. A long round pillow can make a pretty accent for your bedding set. It’s also a good shape for reading or watching TV while laying down in bed. She… Read more ... 
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine shows how to make this smart bag with vinyl accents. The design inspired by a similar bag from Talbot’s (no longer available), though her version is made to be more durable than the inspiration bag. … Read more ... 
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how she made a messenger bag for her little sis who is heading off to college. This is such an awesome bag for school! She designed the bag so her sister… Read more ... 
Sown Brooklyn had a favorite shirtdress that fit through the top but was too small through the hips. (This is the story of my life!) To make it fit, she used fabric from the long sleeves to add fabric to… Read more ... 
Beaquilter guest blogs at Sew We Quilt with a tutorial showing how to make an owl pot holder. The owl face and wings are pieced from circles and squares. She used a die cutter to cut all of the circles,… Read more ... 
Valerie from Beehive Chic shows how she reshaped a straight skirt to create a pencil skirt instead. Her project was inspired by a designer skirt with a $1000 price tag. (No, the 3 zeros in that number are not a… Read more ... 
