Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
The latest installment of Threads Magazine’s Teach Yourself to Sew series is this video tutorial for making a bias strip scarf. They use chiffon, but any lightweight fabric will work. Go to the video tutorial.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching guest blogs over at Mama Tortilla with a tutorial showing how to make a shirred throw pillow. The rows and rows of gathered fabric add texture without being busy or visually distracting. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Traci from Amazing Mae guest blogs over at The Polka Dot Chair with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging organizer for your jewelry. The fabric loops hold necklaces and bracelets securely, and the snap closure gives easy access… Read more ... 
April from Modern-Mama shows how to make a patchwork skirt for little girls. It’s made from the 5″ squares from a charm pack of precut fabric. The simple patchwork design allows the different colors and prints of the fabrics… Read more ... 
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog for making an Everyday Blouse from a pair of pillowcases. I think a blouse like this is perfect for everyday wear – a little dressy but still loose and comfortable. … Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your own shower curtain. She added fabric rosettes across the top as accents. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Miscellany of Me shares a tutorial on her blog for drafting and sewing a child’s crossfront top. The pattern for this top is based on a plain t-shirt pattern. The tutorial is offered in two parts. Part 1 shows how… Read more ... 
Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make an interior zippered pocket for next handmade bag. The zippered pocket is set into the lining. Go to the tutorial.
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Lollychops shows how to make a felt flower bouquet that you can . She made one for her mother for Easter, but you could also make one to honor your mother on Mother’s Day. Go to the tutorial.
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Lynette from Get Your Craft On guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial for making a ruffled tank top for little girls. The front of the tank is covered with layer upon layer of ruffle-y goodness. Little girls… Read more ... 
Miss Adventures’ Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog, More Misadventures, for making this mouse pad. The bright colors and fun prints on her patchworked mouse pad are a welcome deviation from typical boring computer accessories. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Bethany from Craftopia shows how she made this short-sleeved blouse that she loves so much out of a long-sleeved safari shirt that she DIDN’T love so much. The ruffle strips add a feminine element to the blouse. Go to the … Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make this Swingy Summer Tank Top for little girls. I love the little bib and button detail at the neck! Go to the tutorial.
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All People Quilt has a tutorial for the Trim-it Tote. The sides of this bag are embellished with strips of ribbon and trims. Go to the tutorial.
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Charissa from Growing Up With Charissa and Footprints shows how to make a hanging sachet. The pouch is made from a used dryer sheet and a scrap of fabric. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial. Easy Lavender Sachets Sewing Tutorial… Read more ... 
