Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs over at The Crafting Chicks with a tutorial showing how to make her Flag Day Pillow. The front of the pillow is inspired by the American flag. Instead of stars on a blue field,… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial over at The Girl Creative showing how to make her Inverted Pleat Peek-a-Boo Pockets. They’re super cute on the back of a pair of summer shorts. Get the tutorial.
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Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how to make a quick and easy headband from stretch knit fabric. All it takes is two pieces of knit fabric and two seams to make one. Get the tute.
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Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a dog bed out of fleece. She gives the dimensions to make one that with a 26″ diameter, but she also explains her math… Read more ... 
Heather from Small Fry & Co. shows how to make an easy beach bag out of mesh fabric. The mesh allows all of the water (and sand) to drain out, but keeps your shoes and toys and towels all together. … Read more ... 
When making a bathing suit for yourself, the underside of the suit is just as important as the outside. CraftStylish shows how to add bra cups so you have proper support. Awesome! Go to the tutorial.
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Jill from Homemade by Jill created this super cute Stripey Penguin softie as a birthday present for a little boy, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. There’s not a detailed step-by-step, but it’s made using… Read more ... 
This week I made what might be my new favorite top. I showed you the first go-round of the shirt last week. This week I refined it by scooping out the neck a little lower and adding extra ease. Now… Read more ... 
Amanda from The Modern Marigold shares a free pattern and tutorial in the Summer Sewing series at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making The Pretty Blouse. This is such a versatile top! Make it loose and flowy, or lengthen it and… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag guest blogs at How About Orange with a tutorial showing how to make a book strap. The strap wraps around a stack of books and makes it easy to carry. Hers is an updated version of… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool wristlet – shaped like a take-out box. Go to part 1 to find out how to make the wrist strap. Go to part … Read more ... 
Teresa from My Patchwork shows how to make a handy travel organizer hold toiletries and small items. It folds up to carry with you in your suitcase. When you get to your destination, you can unfold it for easy access… Read more ... 
Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to put together a travel sewing kit. The small kit includes just what you need to handle most sewing emergencies. Great idea! Get the tute.
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Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple camp chair. The frame of the folding stool is made from inexpensive PVC pipe, and the seat is sewn from canvas. A… Read more ... 
Suzanne fromJust Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered make-up pouch with a whimsical bunting appliqued across the front. She shows how to create the appliqued design, and then uses Noodlehead’s tutorial … Read more ... 
