Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns. According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load. The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry. All function aside, the … Read more ... 
Katherine from Sevi Designs created this hedgehog applique for a recent project (actually, her sweet husband created it for her), and shares the template on her blog. This would be so cute on a onesie or tee! Go to … Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this layered knit skirt for girls. The raw edges of the knit won’t need to be finished, and will curl a little bit… Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make a round pouf pillow with ruched sides. Make it from bold colors for a fun accessory for a teen’s room, or from more subdued colors for a more sophisticated look. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Ramona from The Burkeshires shows how to turn an old adult t-shirt into a romper for your toddler. In part 1, she shows how to make the body of the romper. In part 2, she shows how to… Read more ... 
Mama Lusco from Mama Lusco Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog for making a Mama’s Ruffle Shoulder Bag. This large purse has enough room for all the odds and ends that mamas find themselves toting about town. Go to … Read more ... 
When I first started sewing clothes for my daughter’s Groovy Girl doll, I looked for tutorials and patterns. I couldn’t find any, so I grabbed my daughter’s doll and some typing paper and began drafting some simple patterns. I’ve been… Read more ... 
Emily from The Rubber Punkin shows how to make a special tooth pouch that your child can use when leaving a lost tooth out for the Tooth Fairy. The tooth applique is great for little boys, who want the cash… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial for turning a t-shirt into a cardigan that wraps and ties around your waist. Go to the tutorial.
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The Sewing Dork from Redemption and Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows off the double-sided dishtowels that she made. The two layers make it super absorbant for drying dishes and cleaning spills. And it’s such a simple project – just… Read more ... 
Cathie Filian shares a tutorial for making a crinkle mat for cats. Make one for your feline friend so she’ll quit laying down on old shopping bags and newspapers. What am I saying – she’ll probably still do that. But… Read more ... 
Small Fry & Co. shows how to make this sweet little spring chicken softie. One of these would be so cute sitting in an Easter basket! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Small Fry & Co.]
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Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows two ways you can dress up a pair of plain-ole ballet style house shoes. She added a fabric flower to one pair, and vintage lace and pearls to another. They’re both so pretty I’d… Read more ... 
Kristin from Grace Violet made this ruffled edge cloche hat for an infant. She started with a less than trendy knit baby hat. A few cuts and some lettuce-edge stitching, and she had this flapper-style hat. I can just see… Read more ... 
A plain t-shirt becomes fabulous when you add a colorful all-over appliqued argyle pattern. A Hoot and a Holler shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from A Hoot and a Holler]
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