Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips. This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs. Get … Read more ... 
Megan Nielsen from megannielsen.com shows her method for easy elastic waistbands. She ditches the casing in favor of a large zig-zag stitch. Go to the tutorial to find out how she does it.
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Mixing the prints in your sewing projects creates an interesting, lively look. If done well, the mix looks like it came together on its own. But anyone who has ever mixed prints before knows that the perfect combination rarely just… Read more ... 
Margaret from Konstant Kaos shares a tutorial for reverse applique. You can use this versatile technique to add interest to just about any sewing project, from garments to bags and everything in between. She used reverse applique to make an… Read more ... 
How many times has this happened? A sewing pattern calls for interfacing and you think, “Interfacing? I didn’t buy any interfacing!” But then you think about your interfacing stash and you dig around and find exactly the right weight of… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows how to make a blanket stitch. Use this stitch as a decorative edge stitch or to finish the edges of an applique. Go to the tutorial.
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Judy Neukam shares a video tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website showing how to create a perfect dart. AND she does it without using a ton of marking tools. The result is an accurate, smooth dart without a ton of muss… Read more ... 
Gathered fabric in a sewing project looks fabulous when the gathers are tiny and evenly spaced, but it looks less than fabulous when the gathers are too big, uneven, and appear squashed flat. Jenn from Compulsively Creative guest blogs on… Read more ... 
Head over to C&T Publishing Blog to get the scoop on painting on fabrics using acrylic inks. (Acrylic inks are different than acrylic paints; they explain the different in the article.) Go to the article.
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Tracey from TAV Creations shares a tutorial on YouTube showing two methods for hemming pants – by hand and by machine. The best method to use will depend on the project and your level of comfort with each type of… Read more ... 
Love Charles Vintage shows how to dip dye a wool skirt. Dying a garment is a great way to disguise a stain or to just give it an update. You can also dip dye fabric yardage for some interesting effects. … Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows how to cover large snaps
with fabric. A little bit of fabric and some handsewing is all it takes. Go to the tutorial.
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Threads Magazine shares a tutorial on sewing with the bobbin thread, a machine sewing technique useful when sewing tucks or darts in transparent fabrics. By bringing the bobbin thread through the upper needle, you’ll be able to create a clean… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows how to make this striking sculpted faux bow trim. It’s gorgeous around a neckline, as in their example! Go to the tutorial.
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Joan from Nini Makes shares an ingenious method for making faux patchwork detailing. It’s perfect for using up tiny scraps of fabric, and the result looks like you put far more effort into it than you really did. You can… Read more ...