Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bethany from Craftopia shows how to make this cool tie-back tank. The ties help the shirt fit snug right under the bust, which creates a very flattering silhouette. I will SO be making one of these!! Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make your own hair ribbons out of fabric strips. If you cut the strips of fabric from the scraps left over from a skirt or dress project, you’ll have a perfectly coordinating… Read more ... 
Sew4Home gives us the measurements to take and the calculations to figure in order to determine the size to make a round tablecloth. Go to the tutorial.
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Melissa from Perry Jayne Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this braided fabric headband with a large stacked flower embellishment. These are pretty for little girls and and adults alike. It might be fun to… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture from My Whimsy Girl shows how to give a makeover to your daughter’s outgrown jeans to get another season of wear and create a matching outfit at the same time. She turns the too-short jeans into just-right capri… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial for making a pair of baby leg warmers out of a pair of socks. These leg warmers are a favorite among the parents of small babies, and it turns out they’re really… Read more ... 
Melissa from Frakers Acres guest blogs over at Ruffles and Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely Grandma’s Apron. I love the vintage styling of this apron! It’s reversible, too. Go to the tutorial.
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The Project Teepee PDF pattern is new from Childhood 101. This downloadable tutorial steps you through making a Project Teepee for your own kids. They’ll love a portable structure like this to hold their tea parties, pretend campouts, even… Read more ... 
Jackie from Made by the Mama Monster guest blogs over at Megity’s Handmade with a free template and tutorial for making her sweet little hedgehog applique. She shows it on a baby’s shirt, but I’m betting it would be super… Read more ... 
Some Art Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, Some Art Talk, for making this zippered wallet. It looks cool with the different pieces cut from different fabrics, which makes it a scrap happy stashbustin’ project. Go to the … Read more ... 
Valerie from The Crafter’s File Box shows how to make a “planket”, a blanket that folds up inside a pillow. These would be great for traveling or kids’ sleepovers! Go to the tutorial.
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Katie from No Big Dill guest blogs on MADE with a tutorial for making this ruched fabric headband. Bias tape finishes the edges. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
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Little hands love art projects (and the projects are sooo good for their developing brains), but there’s often mess associated with their creativity. Sew4Home shows how to make this retro fun laminated project apron for toddlers. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Fat Quarterly is a new e-Zine for modern sewists. While the focus will be on quilting, there promises to be plenty of sewing projects in there as well. After all, those who quilt often sew other projects, and those who… Read more ... 
Kitty from Kitty Gardens Makes shares a tutorial for making this play-sized oven glove and placemat. The placemat is appliqued with shapes showing where to put the dish, the glass, and the flatware. Make one for your child’s play kitchen.… Read more ... 
