Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Click over to Simply Modern Mom to find out how you cansew a travel placemat. It includes pockets sized just the right size for napkin, flatware, and a plate, and it rolls up and ties closed for easy transport. A… Read more ... 
Rebeccah from Hello, Marzipan! shows how to make this fabric flower air freshener for your car. It’s filled with scented lavendar blossoms. Unlike those ugly cardboard trees, this will look pretty in your car – and I bet it smells… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a lovely rosette from a vintage handkerchief. Add a pin back to make it a brooch to wear on your favorite sweater or purse. Go to the tutorial.
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Jennifer from Baby Sack Baby Jack and Foundation shows how to make this child’s apron out of an old pair of denim overalls. If you reuse one of the buckles, you can make the neck strap adjustable. And because it’s… Read more ... 
Claire from Matching Pegs shares a tutorial for making this star fruit throw pillow. Love it!! Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she made this one-of-a-kind tough-guy t-shirt for her little boy using both bleach and stenciling. I love how she layered the designs!! The scrolly design is the perfect complement to… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has made an incredible offer to anyone wanting to learn to sew, or wanting to hone their sewing skills. She will be your long-distance sewing coach for a month for FREE. After the first month,… Read more ... 
Jane from Maiden Jane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an apron out of an upcycled or recycled burlap coffee sack. I love the look of the burlap combined with bold graphics!! If the pattern is… Read more ... 
Lookie what Papgena made! It’s a playmat for her nephew, inspired bycarmat projects at Obsessively Stitching and Kleio’s Belly, and her own weather calendar. This car playmat has roads that lead to homes belonging to various family members, as well… Read more ... 
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for sewing a basket that hangs from the handlebars of a child’s bike. The large, open shape means there’s plenty of room to bring a favorite stuffed… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to add rhinestone bling to a sewing project. It’s amazing how a little sparkle can elevate a shirt from one that a little girl likes a lot, to one that she insists on… Read more ... 
Connie from Clothmatters shares a free pattern for her Missy Cottontail doll. She holds a large Easter egg in her hands. Make this sweet bunny softie as an Easter gift or leave off the egg and make it as a… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make a sham-style pillowcase. It does double-duty as a decorative sham pillow and one that you can sleep on. Go to the tutorial.
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Sara from Flannel Queen and My Fabric Obsession shows how you can use fusible webbing applique to rescue an ink-stained shirt. Or a chocolate milk stained shirt. Or a magic marker stained shirt. Or a grass stained shirt. Or… You… Read more ... 
Jenn from Compulsively Creative guest blogs over at Sew Much Ado with a tutorial for making your own doublers for your cloth diapers. Doublers are extra cloths that you insert inside a cloth diaper to increase the absorbency. They’re easy… Read more ... 
