Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
The latest trend for mothers-to-be is a designer maternity gown to wear while in the hospital. Granted, the gowns that the hospital provides are far from fashion statements, and most of us aren’t exactly photogenic in them (think of all… Read more ... 
Lee from Freshly Pieced shows how to make this lovely Advent calendar wall hanging. There’s a pocket for each day in Advent where you can stash a little treat or written message for your family. Now’s the time to make… Read more ... 
Allison from Vintage Pollyanna shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this pretty ruffle dress for her daughter out of t-shirts. I love the rows of ruffles around the bottom! Get the tute.
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Benita from Bettsy Kingston and Bettsy Kingston MYO shares a pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a Baby Kimono Wrap. The pattern is sized for babies sized 3-9 months. This would be an awesome baby … Read more ... 
Mandy, our awesome Craft Shows editor, shares a tutorial on her personal blog Little Birdie Secrets showing how she uses freezer paper to get a perfectly cut fabric piece for applique. With the pattern ironed down directly to the… Read more ... 
Polly from Polly Wogs Place and Learn and Go shows how she took a plastic tablecloth she found at a garage sale and turned it into a set of reusable snack bags. Get the how-to.
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Nicole from Cloud Nine Stitches and House of Huddleston shows how she refashioned a thrifted sweater into high fashion for her dog. Genius! Go to the tutorial.
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Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to give a throw pillow a facelift – in just five minutes. Her trick for keeping the pillow out of the way while stitching the cover closed is brilliant! Get the … Read more ... 
Lori from Pretty Little Things guest blogs over at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to give a plain cardigan a retro vibe with easy felt appliqued flowers. SO cute!! Get the how-to.
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Citra from Innocentia shows how to make this triangular pouch with snap closures. The long, skinny shape is perfect for pencils, or even make-up. Go to the tutorial.
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Dana from MADE guest blogs at luvinthemommyhood showing how to make a pair of ruched leggings for girls. Leggings are a wardrobe staple for my daughter. These are awesome! The gathers and the button embellishments are girly perfection! Get the … Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to alter a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to make her Bands and Buttons Raglan Top. I’m lovin’ this top!! Go to the tutorial.
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Keyka Lou shares an article on their blog all about the types of thread available for machine sewing. Read all about it at the Keyka Lou blog.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to fancify a plain pair of socks with a bit of gathered lace trim. A cameo button in the center gives a romantic, Victorian look. Get the how-to.
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