Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heidi from Sew. Craft. Create. shows how to make her 3 Minute Headband with a rolled felt pom pom. It’s quick, easy project with no sewing required, and it turns out so cute!! Get the tute.
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Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a layered circle skirt from knit fabric. She made it for her daughter, but I’m thinking I need to make a skirt like this for myself!! The design is so cute, but… Read more ... 
I find making window treatments to be stressful. The actual sewing is easy, though the seams tend to be looooong. What stresses me out is all that math you have to do to figure out what length to cut the… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a felt dahlia bloom. The felt flower is full of dimensional petals and would be lovely as a hair accessory or brooch. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt – with a twist. Literally. The tulle overskirt has a fun little twist to it. She calls it her Twist… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do is giving away a bundle of Pellon bag making goodies. One of her readers will win 2 yards each of :
–SF101 Shape-Flex®. 100% cotton woven fusible interfacing. 20” wide.
–987F Pellon® Fusible Fleece. 100%… Read more ... 
Tyra from Domessticated shows how to make her Easy, Adjustable No-Slip Fabric Bookmark. It wraps all the way around the book so it doesn’t slip out and lose your place. It’s made with just a scrap of fabric, a hair… Read more ... 
The notions wall at the fabric store isn’t the only place you can find helpful sewing tools. There are all kinds of sewing tools and gadgets to be found in unconventional items. For example, Rikka from Ricochet and Away! uses… Read more ... 
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern for making her Urban Jungle Bag. Oh my goodness, do I love this bag!!! It’s big and boxy (9.5″ x 14″) and made from a bright happy print. It’s zippered across the… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a skirt that’s all romance and lace and ruffles. It’s beautiful worn on its own as a skirt, but you could also use it as a layering slip or petticoat to… Read more ... 
Heidi, the creative mind behind HoneyBear Lane, invites you to embark on a quick and easy crafting journey with her tutorial on making a throw pillow in just 10 minutes! With her clear instructions and innovative techniques, you’ll learn how… Read more ... 
Kirstin from Kojodesigns guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of boys’ pants with contrast-y cuffs at the bottom. It’s an easy adjustment to make and it gives the pants a… Read more ... 
When I was a child, my absolutely favorite pajamas were the ones with the footies. They’re not that easy to find, though. Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to add a pair of footies to the next pajama pants you… Read more ... 
Jen from My Own Road shows how to add a cute mitten pockets to a plain t-shirt. The design is perfect for winter!! The stitched ribbon makes it look like the mittens are hanging from around the neck, when in… Read more ... 
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Journaled Burlap Bags with a lovely collage effect. The bags are made from burlap and painted canvas, with journaling words stitched to the front. Fabric… Read more ... 
