Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Katy from No Big Dill shows how you can get the look of a button placket without actually having to MAKE a button placket. Her faux button placket is so cute and so easy, you’ll be putting it on the… Read more ... 
Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to create a unique ruffle detail near the hem of a knit garment. Get the how-to.
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Bias tape is one of my favorite ways to finish the edges of a garment. There are no exposed seams and you can have fun with contrasting colors and prints. To get fun colors and prints, though, you usually have… Read more ... 
LiEr fromikat bag continues the pocket tutorials on her blog. The most recent additions to her series are for inset pockets. First she gives an intro to making inset pockets, then has tutorials for inset pockets that don’t … Read more ... 
Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows a cool trick for adding a stretch neckband to a shirt. She sews the neckband together in such a way that the center seams is enclosed and doesn’t slip when being stitched… Read more ... 
The pocket tutorials continue at ikat bag this time showing how to make a lined patch pocket. I love the idea of a contrast-y fabric on the inside of a pocket, but the real plus of a lined patch pocket… Read more ... 
Susan Khalje shares a tutorial at the Threads blog showing how to sew on hooks, eyes, and snaps
. The simple hand stiches look nice and attach the findings securely to the garment. Go to the tutorial.
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Caroline from Atelier Caroline shares a tutorial showing how to make alternating tucks for a cool herringbone effect. She used hers to make a gorgeous throw pillow. Get the how-to.
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Thera Joyce from Swagger Savvy Designs and Crafty Pirate shows how to finish the edges of your sewing projects with bias tape. Bias tape is particularly useful when hemming a curved piece of fabric – the stretchy bias strips hug… Read more ... 
The slip stitch is kind of a magic stitch. It’s often used at the end of a sewing project to close a hole in a way that’s nearly invisible. Head over to Chica and Jo for a video showing how… Read more ... 
The zig zag edge created by pinking shears
is more than just a decorative finish. Those little triangles notches are actually pretty useful . Chris from Pickup Some Creativity explores the more functional uses of the notched edge. It’s part… Read more ... 
Making a pretty cover design is only part of making a pillow. You’ve also got to stuff it and close it up. Erin from House on Hill Road wraps up her Pillow Week with the lowdown on different ways filling… Read more ... 
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a tutorial showing how to create texture on a piece of fabric using knot smocking. She used this technique to create the fabulous skirt on her daughter’s witch costume. Go to … Read more ... 
With jeans, there’s a fine line between perfect length and highwaters. If your jeans are verging on highwaters, Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows an easy way to get a little bit of extra length out of… Read more ... 
Janet M. Davies from JMD Designs created a tote bag with stitched pleat details on the sides. The pleats are stitched down in alternative directions to create a wavy design. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go … Read more ... 
