Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Virginia from Gingercakeguest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make her Trimmed Trees. They’re soft fabric Christmas trees decorated with covered in ribbon, ric rac, and other pretty trims. You can get the fabric you… Read more ... 
Melissa from 100 Billion Stars shares a downloadable tutorial on the Free Spirit Fabrics blog for making this pretty pincushion. The edges are piped, and the top is gathered and embellished with a button center. I’m loving it out of… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Naptime Crafters shows how to make a fleece ear warmer and mitten set for a child. This would make a nice stocking stuffer gift! Get the tutorial.
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Sew4Home finishes up t their Sewing Room Series with a tutorial showing how to make a sewing or crafting apron. Two rows of pockets across the front hold the tools you reach for most often. In addition to the pockets,… Read more ... 
For a limited time (this week only!), Laura from Wilsons is giving away two of her newest patterns. The first is a cuddly spotted dog softie. The second is a cute stegosaurus with colorful spikes down his bag. They’re free… Read more ... 
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she made a cool new hat out of an old sweater. It’s part of a series showing three projects made out of one sweater. (Part 1 shows how… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s long-sleeved t-shirt. Made from stretch knit, a basic long-sleeved tee is easy to sew and very versatile for a young child’s wardrobe. The pattern is sized… Read more ... 
Kirstin from KojoDesigns shows how to make a cute porcupine softie. Don’t worry – he’s not prickly at all. In fact, his quills are all made of a soft yarn. He’s a porcupine you’ll love to hug! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs in the 12 Days of Handmade Ornaments series at Sew Woodsy with a tutorial showing how to make a stitched photo ornament. A printed photo is stitched on to colorful fabric and burlap… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make a Mrs. Claus apron. She uses the free Saily Away pattern from No Big Dill but shows how to adapt it… Read more ... 
Jessica from A Couple of Craft Addicts created this awesome outfit for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial telling how she did it. Her tutorial includes the scoop on how she made the lovely ombre ruffle skirt and the… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little skirt for a toddler girl. A box pleat at the center front adds a nice detail, and also the fullness that little legs… Read more ... 
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to create a Christmas tree wrapped in ruffled fabric. This would look so pretty decorating your mantel or on a side table! Get the tutorial.
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Shari from Faith Filled Food for Moms and Grandmothers shows how to make a large rice-filled heating pad that you can place at the end of your bed to warm your toes. You can make one out of two rectangles… Read more ... 
Gina from Se La Cava shows how to make a child’s felt crown that they can wear on their birthday, or year-round for dress-up fun. On oversized monogram on the front makes it extra special. Get the tute.
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