Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make these cute circle coasters. She cut the 5″ circles using her Go! Baby die cutter from Accuquilt, but if you don’t have one you can always cut the circles by hand. … Read more ... 
Tawny Bee from The L-T Experience shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Kindergartner Pants. Contrast pockets and cuffs allow for some fun mixing and matching of fabric prints. The cuffs also create some… Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make her Royal Pouch, named so because the outside of the triangular zippered pouch is appliqued with a Union Jack motif. This is so awesome! Get the tute.
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Rachel from Maybe Matilda shares a tutorial on U Create showing how to paint a plain white tee to make it look like a pieced of lined notebook paper. Cool idea!! Get the tutorial.
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Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs in the Pleat Weeks series at See Katie Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Pleated Pretty Skirt for girls. You could make one in an adult size, too, but… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use clear vinyl and foldover elastic to sew up these clear organizers. Yet another reason for me to LOVE foldover elastic! The organizers are quick and… Read more ... 
Sara from Sara vs. Sarah shares a clever tip for using ink jet transfer paper to create custom labels for the clothes she makes. Rather than a simple “handmade by…” message, she includes information about sizing and washing instructions. Brilliant!!! … Read more ... 
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a 3-day sew-along on her blog showing how to make her vintage-inspired School Girl Jumper. This is soooo cute!! The pattern is based on a t-shirt that fits your child well, so you… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee has a tutorial showing how to make a simple apron. It works equally well for men or women, and the casings at the sides make it adjustable. And did I tell you it was an easy project,… Read more ... 
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to add cool texture to a throw pillow using frayed fabric strips. She alternates the stitch direction to create a zig zag effect. You can make the zig zags in contrasting fabrics (shown… Read more ... 
Skip To My Lou shows how you can use empty juice bags to create a cute little zippered pencil pouch. With back-to-school just around the corner (this coming Monday for my daughter!), it’ll be easy to get your hands on… Read more ... 
Meream from Bored & Crafty created this miniature satchel out of vinyl and shares a tutorial showing how to make it. To give you an idea of scale, the silver buckle is actually a jump ring. Squeeal! This would be… Read more ... 
Rachel from Pleased as Punch guest blogs in the Back to Cool DIY Style series at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to make a lap desk. This is SO cool!!! Even though my daughter already has a lap… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew gives a quick tutorial showing how to fix a crooked line of topstitching. She picks the stitches back to where they’re straight and pretty, and then starts a new line of stitching – and she… Read more ... 
Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to create a floor cushion made to look like a game die. How cute is that! This would be so cool for a kid’s room or for a game room! Get the tutorial.
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