Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Urban Threads has the how-to for turning an old sweater and a pair of flats into these trendy sweater boots. Add your favorite embroidered motif to make them your own. Go to the tutorial.
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Christina from Mamas Worldwide shows how you can convert a regular bra into a nursing bra. This is such a great idea because nursing bras are expensive, and the selection is fairly limited. Get the how-to.
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Jacinda from Prudent Baby shares a tutorial (and will soon post a pattern to accompany it) for making a baby bonnet out of fleece. The choice of fleece for this classic style makes this an easy project and it serves… Read more ... 
Annette from Craft Stew has compiled a list of over 50 free patterns and tutorials for making bags, purses, pouches, etc. Go to the links.
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Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing gives some tips for picking out fabrics for your next sewing project. Her article focuses on garment sewing, but you can apply her tips to any sewing project. Go to the article… Read more ... 
Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shows how to make a quilted hot/cold pack. The small squares a fun way to experiment with piecing or to showcase a favorite fabric print, while at the same time producing something practical. Go to … Read more ... 
The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes. Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff has done it again! (Is there anything this girl can’t make super cute?) This time she has recycled the tops of orphan socks into long winter gloves. I knew there was a reason I couldn’t… Read more ... 
Bring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them. Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one. Get … Read more ... 
Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps
opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix to… Read more ... 
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to smock fabric with a diamond shaped stitch. Polka-dotted fabric makes this easy, as the dots serve as a pattern for your stitch. Go to the tutorial.
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Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make simple tunic. The front is loose and drapey, while the back is pleated at the neck and gathers on to a straight panel at the hip. Get the tutorial.
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Mara from kleio’s belly shares a tutorial for making this personalized toy car playmat. She made one as a Christmas present for her nephew. (What a lucky little guy!!) The houses have vinyl windows to display photos of the family… Read more ... 
Emily from Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial showing how to make a monster softie out of felt. You can have loads of fun with this project, adding your own personal touch with the shape of the monster and his features. … Read more ... 
With all of the fabulous projects featuring ruffles and skirts and flower appliques, it seems that our guys are often left out of our sewing schedule. Melissa from Mama Tortilla made a fleece neckwarmer for her husband, and shares a… Read more ...