Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Adeela from Sew Kool shows how to make a panda bear softie. Isn’t he cute? Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing … Read more ... 
Roubidou shows how you to make a romper with a lining. Not only does it look prettier to have a lining, but you don’t have to worry about finishing off your seam allowances AND you’ll get nice clean non-wonky edges… Read more ... 
mj+L+ia from Lia’s Space shows how to make this cute little tote with cross-over handles. It gets its shape from a square of fabric that is folded at the corners. Brilliant!! Get the tute.
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Alison from Oopsey Daisy joins the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a cute bow cuff. The wide cuff is gathered in the middle to give it the shape of a bow. … Read more ... 
Melanie from A Sewing Journal guest blogs in the HandMAYde Wedding series at The Long Thread with a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful Linen and Lace Table Runner. This would be so pretty as part of wedding decor… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Lattice Pillow. The tone-on-tone lattice design is made from bias tape stitched own to matching fabric. Love it! Get the tute.
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Sara Christenson shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College for making a pretty stacked circle fabric flower. They’re easy to make and waaay cute! Get the tutorial.
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Dom from Crafted shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome ampersand patch. You can stitch it down as a permanent patch, or you can add a pin back to it and make it a brooch. … Read more ... 
Meg from Elsie Marley shares a tutorial on Grosgrain showing how to make these super cute Knot Shorts. She shows them for kids, but I’m thinking that I might need to make a pair for myself. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these Banded Linen Napkins. An appliqued image of a tea cup give them vintage charm. Get the tute.
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Threads magazine has a how-to for making these absolutely gorgeous swirled bias sleeves. The design is by Denise Severson and is flattering for arms with larger biceps. (But would also be pretty on arms with smaller biceps…) I am SO… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing From No Man’s Land guest blogs at Grosgrain with a tutorial for making her Bali Bliss outfit for toddler girls. The styling is inspired by the fashion on the Balinese island where she has been living. The… Read more ... 
Gretchen from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a free pattern over at Grosgrain for making a simple half slip. You can use a plain white or nude fabric for a practical undergarment, or have some fun and make… Read more ... 
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make your own pillow form insert. This is a great solution if you want a pillowform in a nonstandard size! It’s also a great way to… Read more ... 
