Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs in the Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series at Versus (from luvinthemommyhood) with a tutorial showing how to make this sunburst throw pillow. Pintucks across the body of the pillow create a subtle sunburst… Read more ... 
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how to make this super cute gathered skirt for little girls. The overskirt has little gathered scallops all around the hem. Get the tute.
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Bird’s Party Shop shares a free tutorial and template on their blog for making these little bird plushies. These make such cute Easter decorations! Get the free template.
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Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 4-part sew-along for making this sweet Leah Tunic for little girls. I love the little bit of puff going on at the shoulders, and those gathered pockets! Go … Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn outgrown jeans into a new pair of cuffed shorts. The cuffed shorts are sooo cute, and they’re perfect for “stringbean” kids who tend to outgrow… Read more ... 
Toni from Make It Perfect guest blogs in luvinthemommyhood’s Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series (showcased at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make this super fabulous lace belt. Love love love!! Get the tutorial.
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Look at this awesome baby-sized denim jacket! Danielle from D and G Stories made it out of an old pair of jeans. Brilliant! The old denim is already weathered, and she was able to repurpose many of the details. She… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this chocolate bunny softie. This would be so sweet sitting in an Easter basket! Made from minky fabric, the soft bunny would also be a great present for a brand new… Read more ... 
Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread shows how to add a ruffled button placket to a plain tank or tee. It’s not a functional placket (the buttons are purely decorative), but one a stretchy shirt that’s not an issue and it… Read more ... 
Steph from The Silly Pearl had been using plastic baggies to carry child-sized eating utensils when she went out to eat with her girls, but she wanted a less wasteful solution. Enter the reversible reusable clean/dirty bag. She shares a… Read more ... 
Mama Crafts shows how she turned an old towel into a new bathmat. It’s nice and thick, made from two layers of towel with a pretty fabric print on top. Get the tutorial.
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Riley Blake Designs is hosting a sewing contest, and the grand prize is an awesome 3-speed Electra OM Beach Cruiser Bicycle – with a fabric lined basket, of course. (Value is over $600!) To enter, submit a photo (to their… Read more ... 
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama guest blogs at Versus with a tutorial showing how to make this empire waist dress. It’s made to be a maternity dress, but nothing requires that you actually be preggers to wear this cute dress! … Read more ... 
Kim from Retro Mama shares part 2 of her Sewing 101 tutorial at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make her Fair and Square Patchwork Coasters. Coasters are of my favorite projects for a new sewist, as it… Read more ... 
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to use a vintage dishtowel (or hankie) to make the sweetest little apron skirt. This is so beautiful! And since all of the embroidery and edging on the apron is already done… Read more ... 
