Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
If you have certain tissue paper patterns that you use over and over, you might consider moving them to a sturdier format. Instructables user AngryRedhead shows how to take those commercial sewing patterns from frustrating tissue paper that tears to… Read more ... 
Di shows off her latest sewing project over at Wardrobe Refashion. It’s actually just a couple of snaps
sewn on to a jacket, but it’s such a cool idea I had to share. The jacket had a pocket flap that… Read more ... 
Kristin from Craft Leftovers shares a free pattern and tutorial for this Christmas stocking. The simple design means easy construction. It also means it’s a blank slate for any patchwork or other embellishment you want to add. Get the free … Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she repurposed one of her adult-sized shirts and a linen skirt to make this dropwaist girl’s dress with pleated skirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make this Star Pillow. Triangles from alternating prints pieced into a hexagon create the star. Each piece is fussy-cut so that the same motif repeats in each triangle. Go to the tutorial.
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Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shows how to make this super cute pincushion ring shaped like an itty bitty cupcake. I use a pincushion ring like this to keep my pins and needles at my fingertips (literally) while doing my… Read more ... 
Char from Crap I’ve Made created this fun Christmas stocking shaped like a monster’s foot, and shares the tutorial on her blog. Get the how-to.
[photo from Crap I’ve Made]
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Joanna from Stardust Shoes shares a tutorial for making this pillowcase finished with French seams. The interesting thing about this pillowcase is that it features a flap on the inside to keep the pillow insert in place. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Check out the fabric sale at Chez Ami childrenswear! Knit fabrics are on sale for 40% off, and wovens are as low as $2.50 a yard. The color coordinated prints and solids are perfect for making clothes for kids! … Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff made this fabric Christmas tree for her daughter. It hangs on the wall (or lays on the floor) and has removable ornaments for her daughter to decorate it with. Brilliant! And I’m lovin’ the pink… Read more ... 
If the seat cover of your high chair (or should I say, your small child’s high chair) is showing remnants of last month’s spaghetti or last week’s squash, then check out this tutorial by Ashley of Make It and Love … Read more ... 
While most steps in your sewing project can be ripped and resewn if not done correctly, you really only have one shot at cutting your fabric. Vani from Vani’s Blog gives some tips for preparing your fabric to be cut… Read more ... 
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs gives the play-by-play of her experiment in making over a pair of men’s bias cut jeans into a pair that fits her. Sewing jeans and sewing bias are difficult in and of themselves, but… Read more ... 
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make a fun Hanukkah decoration with this fleece pom pom garland. It’s fast, easy, and festive. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Sarah from The Cottage at Frog Creek shares a tutorial and free pattern for this gathered twirly skirt with owl applique. Think of all the fabric combinations you can use on the owl! Go to the tutorial and free pattern… Read more ...