Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this appliqued argyle polo. This is such a cool look for boys! Or for girls. I can sooo see this out of pinks and greens for a girly preppy look. Love… Read more ... 
From now until April 2, 2011, Bramcost Publications is offering a free downloadable pattern for a 1950’s flower petal hat and matching purse. While I don’t see myself ever being able to pull of the hat, the purse could definitely… Read more ... 
Sibylle from Fun.Ky.Time shows how she created this awesome ruffled bag out of an inexpensive canvas apron. She added in some of her own fabric for the ruffles and handle, plus som vintage ric rac and trim. The result is… Read more ... 
Shannon from luvinthemommyhood joins the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a girl’s overall outfit inspired by the book Charlotte’s Web. Here’s the genius part – she made those overalls out of a pair of her… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this three-tiered hippie gypsy skirt. The long skirt would be sooo nice for warmer weather! Get the tutorial.
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Keela from Sew Kool shares a tutorial for making a softie that is “da bomb”. Literally. It’s a little fleece bomb that she designed to go with her Angry Bird plushies. Can you imagine how much fun it would be… Read more ... 
Sarah from Dolls and Daydreams and Dolly Donations is giving away a free Owl Softie PDF Pattern from her store to one reader. The arms of this little softie are actually little ribbon tags. How cute! She’ll announce the winner… Read more ... 
Erin from Patchwork Underground is giving away 14 spools of Mettler thread to one of her readers. The thread sampler is a range of blue hues, from white to sky to dark denim. Go to her blog and get yourself … Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for a baby’s sunhat. The tulip-shaped hat flares beautifully around baby’s face, giving a peek at the colorful lining on the inside of the hat. And if you like the lining… Read more ... 
Christina from2 Little Hooligans guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a dolly diapering playset. The set includes fabric diapers for a dolly, a felt wipes case, and little pretend wipes to go inside… Read more ... 
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella made a leather snake softie for her son, inspired by the book I Need a Snake
and her son’s wish to have a snake. Rather than getting him a real one, she made this leather… Read more ... 
Emma from Ruby Murray guest blogs over at Caits Creates with a tutorial showing how you can make this fabulous tee with just a minimum of sewing. She starts with a plain long-sleeved t-shirt into this short-sleeved and makes a… Read more ... 
Head over to the Stash Books Blog for a free pattern for making this sweet little dragonfly softie. It’s offered as an excerpt from Countryside Softies by Amy Adams 
of LucyKate Crafts. It’s made from bits of felted wool and… Read more ... 
Felt is a popular material to use for small sewing projects and applique. The fact that you don’t have to finish the edges makes it perfect for cutting small shapes. Wee Folk Art shares some tips for getting an accurate… Read more ... 
Ginger Hendrix from Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make Just A Little Purse. The zippered pouch with a long strap is a grown-up version of her Super Quick Little Girl Purse. … Read more ... 
