Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Melony from Mel Designs shows how to make her scrappy bird ornament. She uses a Sizzix die to cut the bird shape. If you don’t have a die cutter, you could approximate the shape by hand cutting the fabric. She… Read more ... 
Nicole fromTradewind Tiaras shows how easy it is to make fabric napkins with personality. Fusible webbing creates appliques in any shape you like. She uses pinking shears to cut the squares so no sewing is required, but could certainly… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make an iPhone cover appliqued with a Union Jack motif. The bold colors and graphics of the flag wrap around the simple fabric sleeve. Love it!! Her tutorial gives the dimensions to… Read more ... 
Megan Nielsen shares her cheater version of sizing down a shirt. It only works for sizing down shirts that are 1-2 sizes too big, but it can be done without cutting and reattaching the sleeves. Get the tute.
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Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Holiday Dress for little girls. The timeless look of this dress is so sweet it breaks my heart a little. a little… Read more ... 
If you’ve sewn much on knit fabrics, then you know the tendency for the fabric to roll at the sides. Carmen from RoCa and Company uses this characteristic to embellish a plain t-shirt. The result is a lovely textural design… Read more ... 
Kat from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a throw pillow appliqued with a silhouette of a reindeer. The clean lines give it a crisp, modern look while the felt keeps it feeling warm and cozy. Get the template … Read more ... 
Kaytie from Garden Kitchen Home shows how she made this beautiful fringed linen napkins. It’s a quick and easy project, and looks so nice on your tablesetting. Her project was her response to the Pinterest Challenge over at Young House … Read more ... 
PharMa shows how she made a fleece neck scarf for her little doggie. This is so cute!! It looks just a scarf that you or I would wear, but it’s sized to fit around a dog’s neck. It’s even fringed… Read more ... 
Carla Hegemenn-Crimm from The Scientific Seamstress is the queen of printable sewing tools and charts. She’s outdone herself this time with a printable bias tape maker. As in, it’s a paper version of the metal gadget you can buy at… Read more ... 
Jen from My Own Road guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make an autumn-themed t-shirt for girls. An appliqued tree trunk is covered in colorful button leaves. Cute, cute!! Get the how-to.
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Head over to Craftside where Stefanie Girard (editor of our Recycled Crafts section) shares a tutorial on how to use the sun’s rays and Dye-na-Flow transparent fabric paint to create custom fabric prints. The tutorial is an excerpt from… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a fitted vest for a little girl. It’s inspired by menswear, but gets a definite little girl vibe with a row of ruffles around the neck. Get the tute.
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Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a diaper changing pad and clutch. The simple clutch has an easy Velcro closure and holds the waterproof changing pad, a pack of wipes, and a diaper or two. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Allison from Little Lovelies guest blogs at Maybe Matilda with a tutorial showing how to make a throw pillow with an oversized, tone-on-tone monogram. Love!! Get the tutorial.
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