Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
The Purl Bee shows how to make their Snappy Duvet Cover. Their measurements will make a duvet cover for a queen sized bed. In addition to the basic steps of making a duvet, they include tips for handling such large… Read more ... 
Craft Passion has the how-to for making her Macaron Coin Purse. It’s an itty bitty little zippered purses. There’s not much room inside, but you can use it to hold a special coin or photo. Think of it as a… Read more ... 
I love using a Swiffer as a quick clean on my wood floors, but I don’t like the fact that each use ends up with a Swiffer pad going into the trash bin. Penny from Sew Take a Hike shows… Read more ... 
Katy from No Big Dill is interviewed over at Made By Rae as part of her KnitReviews series. And back on her own blog, Katy shares a tutorial showing how to make ruched t-shirt sleeves. They’ve got that 80s… Read more ... 
Roubidou shows how to make a rainbow thread spool rack that’s as pretty as it is practical. Colored pencils serve as spindles that match the color of thread they hold. Brilliant!! And gorgeous!! Sigh… Get the how-to.
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Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a curved patch pocket. It can be tricky to get the edges on a tight curve like this turned under in a smooth line, but her tutorial… Read more ... 
Leg warmers have become wildly popular as a leg covering for little girls. And no wonder – they keep their legs warm like a pair of tights, but the don’t get in the way during diaper changes or potty breaks. … Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of house slippers. It’s made from just two pieces – a vamp (upper) and a sole – and it takes just two seams to make each… Read more ... 
Kirie from Shape Moth shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gorgeous water lily out of fabric. The petals are folded from squares of fabric and then stitched together to create the blossom. She used hers… Read more ... 
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of simple knit shorts. She made them as a last-minute addition to their wardrobe for a winter vacation in warmer climes. They’re quick and easy to sew up,… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of skirt leggings for a toddler. They’re just what the name suggests – a pair of leggings and a skirt combined into one … Read more ... 
Fabric.com shares a free pattern for this Loveable Retro Playsuit from Hot Patterns. The semi-fitted playsuit makes cute loungewear or pretty sleepwear. (There’s plenty of time to make one before Valentine’s Day, wink, wink.) The design is best suited for… Read more ... 
This patchwork pencil case is sooo cute!! And A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The small zippered pouch can hold 6 pens, or a pencil and a small notebook, or even some cosmetics or… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway for The Little Fabric Shop. One of her readers will win a layer cake of precut fabric from the Just Wing It line by Momo for Moda Fabrics. This is a… Read more ... 
Mere and Ali from Sew Sweet share a video tutorial showing how they made a decorative pillow with a name appliqued across the front. This would make such a sweet addition to a child’s bedroom or nursery decor. The one… Read more ... 
