Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shows how she turns her self-drafted paper patterns into printable PDF patterns. Get thet tute.
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I love using my serger when sewing stretch knits, but I’ve never known exactly how to finish off the thread tails. If you just cut them close, they’ll rip right out. My approach has been to thread them back up… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Soft and Slouchy Book Bag. If you make it from a sturdy fabric (such as corduroy, as they did in their example), you can avoid using an interfacing that would stiffen the bag. The… Read more ... 
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to make a zippered pencil pouch – shaped like a pencil. A pencil pencil pouch!! Too cute! Get the tutorial.
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Christina from2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a nested set of fabric baskets. They’re cute enough on their own, but even more so when you see how she turns them upside and… Read more ... 
Monica Solorio-Snow from Happy Zombie guest blogs in Lizzy House’s 1001 Peeps Summer Camp series with a tutorial showing how to make a scoodie (hoodie + scarf) in two sizes – adult and child. 1 yard each of outer and… Read more ... 
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane share a tutorial at Honest To Nod showing how to make a cute little girl’s sundress (or sleeveless tunic top) from an apron. Because most of the sewing is already done for you –… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she used a bit of handstitching to add a rock-n-roll edge to a pair of pants she made for her son. The stitching is simple, but makes the pants soooo… Read more ... 
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Girl series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her “Tee”zer Skirt for girls – a super cute skirt from tulle and an old… Read more ... 
Quick quiz for serger owners: Do you really know what the Differential Feed dial controls? No? Heather from Fiberosity takes a few minutes to explain what differential feed is, and how to use it to your advantage in your serging… Read more ... 
Heather from Fiberosity guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Girl series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial for a headband that your daughter can make herself. It’s cute with the fan fold embellishment, but it would also … Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows two ways to make a lollipop applique for a t-shirt. One has swirls of contrasting fabric stitched down to the shirt; the other uses reverse applique to make the swirly motif. Both are super… Read more ... 
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a faux pleated throw pillow. She made it gradations of Kona solids in precut strips. (One roll up will make three pillows!) I’m loving the… Read more ... 
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making a A-line jumper dress for a baby or toddler girl. The simple lines are well suited for a child’s small frame. She can wear it in the… Read more ... 
Megan from Brassy Apple shows how to use craft paint to take a simple straight skirt from okay to utterly fabulous. She used the craft paint to stencil a doily design all over the skirt. L-O-V-E!!! Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
