Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters. Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin! Get the how-to.
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When I saw this post over at Patty Young’s blog, my heart just about skipped a beat. Her prints are fabulous in quilting cottons, but they’ll soon also be available in stretch knits! Oh my!! Read more about this… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to add godets to a skirt. She made each one of them out of different contrast fabric prints for a peek-a-boo feel. Cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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Rachel from In the Happily Ever After shares a tutorial for making this girl’s twirly skirt. It’s her favorite style of skirt to make for her daughter, and I can see why. It’s cute as a button and because it’s… Read more ... 
Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the… Read more ... 
Ruffles are everywhere on clothes these days, from baby dresses to adult t-shirts. Cheryl from just pretty and a pretty cool life shows how to make a ruffle. Once you master the ruffle, you’ll be adding them to aprons, shirts,… Read more ... 
Char from Crap I’ve Made show s how to create a blind hem on your sewing machine. A blind hem finishes off the bottom of a garment (typically a skirt or dress pants) with tiny little stitches that are practically… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for this sun-shaped pillow. It’s part of their series of tutorials in celebration of Earth Day. A sun pillow like this would be perfect on a patio chair, or it would also work well with… Read more ... 
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this one-shoulder top out of an old t-shirt. Lovin’ the pleated fabric she stitched down over the asymmetrical neckline! Get the how-to.
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Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days! Go to the tutorial.
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Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making this sundress for little girls. The straps are made from ribbon, which has a double bonus of being easy AND cute! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make this lovely vintage-inspired wreath with ruffled muslin and pretty fabric flowers. Go to the tutorial.
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Nikki from Salty Pineapple shows a tutorial for a quick envelop-style messenger bag. She whipped one up as a birthday present. Go to the tutorial.
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Leslie and Melissa from Mamma Tortilla show how to make this sand dollar throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow at Pottery Barn. The white/cream color palette, the sand dollar motif, and the rope embellishment have me dreaming of a… Read more ... 
