Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Thank you to everyone who entered the Sewn By Hnad giveaway! I enjoyed reading everyone’s comments telling me where they’d get their handstitching done. In the garden, on the deck, at children’s sports practices, or sitting on the couch watching… Read more ... 
By Night shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this little zippered coin purse. The itty pouch makes use of small pieces of fabric – a perfect project for your scrap bin! The tutorial is in French,… Read more ... 
To celebrate the recent publication of two of her projects in Stitch magazine, Leigh Ann from Spincushion is giving away a copy of the issue of the magazine to one of her readers. Congratulations to Leigh Ann on being published! … Read more ... 
LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Fold-up Picnic Mat. The large blanket is backed with a water-resistent lining to keep ground moisture from seeping through. It folds up into a tote… Read more ... 
Sew4Home has the tutorial for making these throw pillows with ruffled ties at the sides. They include dimensions to make a large pillow and also a smaller version. They’d be so pretty as part of a bedding set, or perhaps… Read more ... 
Sascha from piccoli piselli guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at luvinthemommyhood (housed at Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make her Spring Wrap Belt & Bracelet. With rolled rosettes and ruffled fabric embellishment,… Read more ... 
The newest addition to the Squiggly Twigs line of patterns is the Miss Amy, a tiered peasant dress. You can make it from purchased yardage, but I think this mixy-matchy recycled t-shirt version is pure fabulousness. The pattern includes sizes… Read more ... 
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to make a simple fabric wallet. It closes with Velcro – easy to sew in place, and easy for young hands to open and close. A couple of pockets on the inside hold money… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to create this drawstring backpack – from a place mat. A two-sided fabric place mat creates the body of the bag; you just need to add the casing and attach the straps at the bottom. Get … Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to turn a vintage hankie into a pretty hairbow. This is a quick, easy project. And because the handkerchief gets folded and gathered together, it’s easy to hide a stain or a flaw. … Read more ... 
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home guest blogs at Grosgrain with a tutorial showing how to make a small pouch designed to hold your loyalty cards. Unlike other wallets and card holders, this does not have individual pockets for each… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this top with cascading ruffles down the front. This is so pretty! The long ruffle strips are drape beautifully in vertical stripes. Get … Read more ... 
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a cute heart-shaped drawstring pouch. This would be a sweet way to package a special gift! Get the tutorial.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of ruffle shorts, just like the ones you see in the boutique-y catalogs. These are sooo cute! They’re easy to make when you start with a favorite shorts or… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs over at Tatertots & Jello with a tutorial showing how to make this fabulous Mod Peacock throw pillow. The bold peacock feather design is made with a combination of freezer paper stencil and applique. … Read more ... 
