Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bramcost Publications finishes out their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series with a free vintage pattern for making a sheer scarf with flower embellishments. Their pattern calls for store-bought silk flowers, but I think fabric flowers would be… Read more ... 
Lindsay from The Cottage Home guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a Boxy Dopp Kit (shaving kit). This would be a great present for a special guy on your … Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a pattern and tutorial for making a baby bib. Made entirely from flannel (including the chenille backing), it’s sure to be soft against baby’s sensitive skin. And with all of the cute flannel prints out there, it’s… Read more ... 
This felt Peppermint Swirly Christmas Tree by Jennie from allsorts and Loopsies is all kinds of cuteness. She shares a free pattern so you can make one of your own. Go to the free pattern.
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Kathleen from Grosgrain continues her Embellish Knit month with another fabulous sweater refashion tutorial. This one turns a too-short henley sweater into a cropped cardigan with braided trim and peplum waist. LOVE. IT. Find out how to do it at … Read more ... 
Caroline from Atelier Caroline shares a tutorial showing how to make alternating tucks for a cool herringbone effect. She used hers to make a gorgeous throw pillow. Get the how-to.
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Emily from The Boy Trifecta shows how to make a child’s hooded scarf to keep their ears and neck warm Line it with a silky fabric and add ruffles for the girls; for the boys, line it with a soft… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a pair of fleece mittens designed to stay tucked in to your coat sleeves. The elastic at the wrists keep the cold (and snow) out, while the longer cuffs won’t slip… Read more ... 
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog for adding flair to your winter coat by covering the collar in faux fur. The cover is removable so you can easily change it back (or to another collar cover) as needed. … Read more ... 
Cammie from Balance the Busy got this cute baby romper from a garage sale, but it was too short for her little girl. A little bit of sewing turned it into a dress, and it took just 20 minutes. She… Read more ... 
Bramcost Publications continues their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Christmas with a 1950s pattern for a unique 1950s baby bib. The gathered bib gives plenty of coverage for baby’s clothes, while the attached mitt is intended to protect mama’s… Read more ... 
Raspberry & Chocolate shares a tutorial for making this lovely Advent calendar. The santa ornament gets moved each day to show the countdown to Christmas. I love the combination of the linen-look fabric with the white paint and the red… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a girl’s long-sleeved shirt into a tiered ruffled dress. Because you start with a store-bought shirt, all you have to do is gather… Read more ... 
Leigh Ann from Strawberry Truffle and Spincushion shows how she makes her own trim out of fabric. She crochets strips of fabric into trim that she can use to embellish costumes or other projects. This is a great use for… Read more ... 
Lookie what Nikki from Lilybug Designs made – a set of fish fleece hats for her kids. These are SO stinkin’ cute! She gave them big fishy mouths and wide eyes and colorful fins. See more photos and read about… Read more ... 
