Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Joanne from Craft Passion made a pair of these “Be My Valentine” Piggy Pillows for her kids. Aren’t they the cutest??? I love the hearts on their rear-ends. She shares a free pattern so you can make one, too. Go … Read more ... 
Melissa from Perry Jayne shares a tutorial on her blog for making this sweet little needle book. Her project shows that pretty doesn’t have to be complicated! Pinked edges mean the edges won’t fray, and simple construction means this is… Read more ... 
Bethany from TAG Line Designs guest blogs on The Ivy Twines with a tutorial showing how to make a photo teal towel. Use a black and white photo like she did in her example for a lovely vintage look. Get … Read more ... 
Kalleen from At Second Street won the first round of competition at So You Think You’re Crafty with her patchwork tag wallet, and now she’s sharing a tutorial for it over on her blog. What a fun project!! She made… Read more ... 
Charity from indietutes shows us how to make a lined patch pocket with rounded edges. Not only does the lining create a nicer finish on the inside of the pocket, but it’s also an easy way to create smooth edges… Read more ... 
Trillium from Trillium Designs shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog this shirt sized to fit an 18″ doll. The next time you make a t-shirt for your little girl, use the scraps to make a matching shirt… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a reversilbe handbag. The clean lines of this bag design allow you to show off your favorite fabric! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a giveaway of her Allie’s Quilt Skirt ePattern. The gathered patchwork tiers on this skirt are made of 5″ squares, which makes it a great pattern to use with your… Read more ... 
Roslyn Mirrington of Bloom shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her Aster Manor Pillow. The strips of a honey bun roll of pre-cut fabric are pieced together with linen, pearl buttons, and ric rac to make this romantic… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE continues Celebrate the Boy Month with a link to her tutorial for dying fabric. If you’ve avoided fabric dying because it seems complicated, you’ll be happy to know that it can be done in only 5 basic… Read more ... 
Sew4Home
has the how-to for these quilted hot pads. Make several in coordinating prints for a fun gift. Go to the tutorial.
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With all the Valentine’s sewing projects for kids, teachers, and significant others, why not whip up a little something pretty for yourself? These Madeleine Mini Bloomers are just the thing! Sarai from Colette Patterns is offering the downloadable pattern for… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs over at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make this simple crinoline skirt for a little girl. Gathered tulle peeks out of the bottom of this pretty skirt. Make it from… Read more ... 
Jill from Homemade by Jill shows off this simple CD Wallet that she made. There’s no tutorial, but she does give the measurements of the pieces she used to make it. If you’ve made knitting or make-up rolls before, then… Read more ... 
