Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Citra from Innocentia created this fabulous dress for her daughter out of an adult-sized t-shirt. The collar and lace-trimmed bib are perfection with the striped knit she used. She shares a tutorial, along with diagrams for drafting the Peter Pan… Read more ... 
Clare from Mummushka’s Bushkies shares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute puppy softie. He’s made from recycled knitwear. If you have some stained, torn, or outgrown shirts or sweaters, you can give them new… Read more ... 
Stephanie from The Crimson Owl created this fabulous appliqued tank, inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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Bramcost Publications shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a vintage style circular party apron. It’s part of their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series. The gathered circle creates a beautifully shaped apron. Go to … Read more ... 
shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a no-sew pom pom flower garland. You can make the fluffy flowers out of long strips of fabric. Time to raid your scrap bin! Get the tute.
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Sew4Home shows how to make a set of fabric napkins. Three of the four sides of each napkin have simple turned under heam, while the fourth is bound in a contrast fabric. What a cool look! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Jeanine from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make a simple tooth fairy pouch. The little felt pouch has a tooth-shaped pocket on the front for the tooth to go in, and larger pocket at the back for the cash. … Read more ... 
Melanie from Sewing for Scarlett shares a tutorial for making a smock tunic or dress for a toddler girl. Elastic thread gathers the fabric – an easy sew and an easy fit. This style of dress/tunic would be cute from… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a throw pillow with a gathered fabric detail. The rows of gathers are easy to make and create lovely texture. Get the tute.
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Sarah from Simply Step Back shows how she refashioned a too-big sweater into a stylish cowlneck tunic. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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Virginia from Gingercake shows how to make these cute little gnomes with scrap fabric bodies. They’re quick to make and sooo sweet! You could easily turn them into Christmas ornaments with the addition of a little hanging loop on his… Read more ... 
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blogs over at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to stitch fabric and paper together to make cute little book ornaments for your Christmas tree. The insides of the book are made out… Read more ... 
Thimble shows how to make a bicycle seat cover out of oilcloth. The slick surface repels water and easily wipes clean. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home has the how-to for making a set of placemats for your holiday table. Get the how-to.
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Looking for more things to sew for Thanksgiving? Check out these sewing patterns we found on Etsy.… Read more ... 
Miss Cinti from Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making fringed pillow covers. She made large ones for some awesome fringed floor pillows, but you can use this same technique on smaller covers for throw pillows. Get the tute… Read more ... 
