Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heather from Small Fry & Co. made special duffle bags for her kids to take to sleepovers, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She tells how to figure out the measurements, so you can make them… Read more ... 
Annie from Originate and Renovate shares a tutorial on Creating My Way To Success showing how to make a pretty fabric cover for a passport. Get the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a pair of tutorials on her blog showing how to give the humble flip-flop a stylish makeover. In part 1, she shows how to replace the plastic thongs with braided fabric… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how she made this adorable little bib t-shirt out of thrifted materials. Her total cost for the shirt was $2.75. Get the tute… Read more ... 
Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to make a rouleau pocket – a decorative pocket made from fabric strips pieced together to build a lace-ish pattern. It’s not exactly a functional pocket, but it’s a beautiful detail. … Read more ... 
If a sewing pattern is just a little too big, it’s easy enough to just take off a little width or a little length to make it right. But when you need to step it down a full size or… Read more ... 
Bustle skirts are soooo cute on little girls, but Susan from Good Little Things guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing that adults can wear them as well. Her grown-up version is a long straightish skirt with… Read more ... 
Tori from Apostrophy Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Perfect Corner Blanket. The backing of the blanket wraps around to the front with mitered corners. I love the pairing of two contrast-y fabric prints that she… Read more ... 
Kate from Kate’s Curios shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a roomy tote bag with pleats across the top. It’s fully lined and has a squared off bottom to make it easy to carry bulky items. … Read more ... 
Cynthia from Precious Cupcakes shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of dolly baby wipes and a pouch to keep them in. How cute!! These would make a great addition to a child’s dolly playset. … Read more ... 
Susan from Crafterhours guest blogs at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how to make an Upcycled T-Shirt Pouch. One side of the pouch is made from an old t-shirt with a cool graphic. The other side is… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Babbey Tunic, a little girl’s tunic with a V-neck bodice. I’m loving those bright, happy buttons! Get the tutorial.
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Lizzie from C & C shows a super quick way to take in the waist of a pair of kids pants. I can vouch for this method – I use it all the time when I have to nip in… Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make a lightweight knit maxi dress, perfect for the hot muggy summertime weather. The simple version she shows in the tutorial is really pretty, but she also shows what it… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun{dress} series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Gathered Grecian dress. What a pretty dress!! Get the tute.
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