Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cammie from Balance the Busy shows how to use a freezer paper stencil to create a Thanksgiving keepsake t-shirt with the classic handprint turkey. The freezer paper creates crisp, clean edges for the design. You can let your child help… Read more ... 
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a how-to for making this reversible overlapping circles placemat. Some of the circles are made from fabric printed with photos. One side is made from everyday… Read more ... 
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for making an elf stocking. I love the scalloped cuff and the whimsical curled toe! Get the pattern.
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My jaw hit the ground when I saw this car softie by Little Dream Factory. It’s a soft fleece Lincoln Continental! Squeeal! She shares a free pattern and tutorial. You know you want to make one! Get the pattern and … Read more ... 
Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shows how a plain onesie becomes a whole outfit, and a cute one at that, with the addition of some fabric ruffles and a rosette embellishment. She also shows how to make a matching hairclip. … Read more ... 
Fantastic Toys shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this squeal-out-loud-cute mushroom pincushion. Get the tute.
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Head over to Bramcost Publications for Day 8 of their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series. They share a free pattern for a 1950s scallop ponytail hat. This unique hat has a scalloped, quilted brim and a small… Read more ... 
Lisa from Paint in My Hair shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child-sized apron. This is a quick, easy project with loads of cute. It would make an awesome present for a small child. Get the pattern … Read more ... 
Head over to our Giveaways section to read my review of Absolutely A-Line by Wendi Gratz and to enter the giveaway to possibly win a copy.
Deadline for entries is November 29, 2010. Go there now!… Read more ... 
Kim from Seven Thirty Three guest blogs atCountry Chic Cottage with a tutorial showing how to make this pillowcase with a pocket size to hold an MP3 player. Make one as a gift for your favorite tween or teenager. … Read more ... 
Amy from H is for Handmade guest blogs at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar with a tutorial showing how to refashion a plain v-neck sweater into a cardigan with a scrappy scalloped collar. Get the tute.
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If you like pom pom fringe, you’ll love this pillow by Susan from Living With Punks. It’s literally covered in pom pom fringe. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Get the how-to.
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These Regency-esque silhouette ornaments by Colleen from The Magic Bean evoke images of Christmases past. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make a set for your own tree, or perhaps to give as a Christmas gift. … Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Togethershares a tutorial on her blog for making her Lunar Bow Frock, a little girl’s dress embellished with a gorgeous oversized bow. Go to the tutorial.
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