Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into this fabulous cami, inspired by a similar one from Anthropologie. I love the pintucks running down the front! And the little gussets… Read more ... 
Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Googy Eggs Basket. The pretty fabric bag is cinched in at the sides and has a hexagon front panel. The pattern includes two templates for the… Read more ... 
Green Eyed Monster shows how to use wax paper and fabric paint to create a custom print for your sewing project. I’ve seen similar projects with freezer paper, but didn’t know that it worked with wax paper as well. This… Read more ... 
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Pea Dress. It’s fully lined on the bodice and the skirt, with a zipper closure at the back to make it easy to put… Read more ... 
Ruby Murray continues her series on refashioning garments with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of baggy pants into a skirt. By starting with a pair of pants that already fit in the waist, you can complete the… Read more ... 
Lex shows how she made the textured stripes on a new pillow sham for her bedding set. The monochromatic palette (hers is all white fabrics) let the textures of the fabrics and stitching become the stars of this beautiful pillow. … Read more ... 
Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Cardi.. The little shrug wrap is quick and easy to make – just a couple of seams and you’re done! Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys,… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her Spring Into Skirts series with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered knit skirt. It’s attached at the back to a shirt, making a dress that can easily be untucked at the… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions.
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Do you see that cool mod stripe on the contrast band of that throw pillow? It started out as a plain white canvas. Marci from Timber & Lace created the mod stripe design from scratch using a permanent marker,… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how you can use ruffle fabric to make her 3-Way Ruffle Skirt/Dress. Because she’s using fabric with the ruffles already on it, it’s a quick and easy project. Get the how-to.
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Andrea from Lush Stuff shows how to make this beautiful throw pillow with a gathered sash running from corner to corner. A brooch in the center gathers it together and adds sparkle. Get the tutorial to find out how to… Read more ... 
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a pretty spring bloom from fabric and wire, no sewing required. Each petal is made from a different fabric, giving it a wonderfully scrappy look. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little treat pouch, shaped like a carrot. What a fun way to gift a little Easter treat! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
