Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lelanie from To Sew With Love guest blogs in the Crafty Creative Christmas series at Me Making Do with a tutorial showing how to make a sunglasses case. They’re quick and easy to make – she says it can be… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow cover with rows and rows of ruffles. She made each ruffle from a different fabric in a Christmas color scheme for a… Read more ... 
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to use your scrap fabric to make a pretty Christmas tree. There’s no sewing required; instead you fold and pin the fabrics to a polystyrene cone form. Her example has greens at the bottom… Read more ... 
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Angel of Domesticity doll to watch over you while you make your Christmas preparations. She shows her sitting on a shelf, but the angel doll would also be… Read more ... 
Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a frame pouch using a sew-in frame. The metal frame shapes the top of pouch and includes the ball clasp closure. The little pouch has such a sweet vintage charm. … Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a baby’s sleep sack. The sleep sack will keep baby warm while she sleeps, but unlike a blanket she can’t kick it off. The pattern is sized for… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little baby’s bear hat. It’s made of minky so it’ll be warm and soft and snuggly. Get the tute.
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Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopnd Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a leather cover for an e-reader or iPod. The simple lines make this a great gift for a guy. If you can’t get your hands on real… Read more ... 
Heather from Life Made Lovely guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series atKojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric fish softie. She created it for her son, who loves all things fishing. She added a… Read more ... 
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Ruffled Yoga Mini for little girls. The layered skirt is made from soft knit fabric, with an easy foldover knit waistband. I’m loving… Read more ... 
Skip to My Lou shares a tutorial on her blog for making a cute Advent calendar with 25 fabric tag pockets clipped to a garland. Cuteness! Get the tute.
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Do you remember those super long blazers that were all the rage in the 90s? Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce and Asshatteryshows how she refashioned one into a cropped blazer and matching skirt. Brilliant! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to breathe new life into an old ottoman by making a slipcover. Get the tutorial.
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Jen from bettycrockerass shares a tutorial for sewing up a handy iPad stand. The triangular stand holds the iPad at an angle for hands-free reading. This would make an awesome gift!! Get the tutorial.
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Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how to make a reusable gift sack for Christmas gift giving. It’s fully lined with a batting interlining so it keeps its shape (and won’t spoil the surprise of what’s inside). The rustic fabric on… Read more ... 
