Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Betz White, a renowned designer and crafting expert, shares her ingenious method for creating a charming apron from a humble pillowcase in just 10 minutes! This innovative project not only repurposes an everyday household item but also transforms it into… Read more ... 
Leigh Ann from The Object Project shares a tutorial for a most unique clutch. For the surface embellishment, she folded fabric circles. She used a tea cup saucer as a template for the circles, thus the name, “Tea Clutch.” Get … Read more ... 
I love this refashion project that Jenny posted over at Wardrobe Refashion. She repurposed a pair of overalls that her son had outgrown and a knit turtleneck into a very cool backpack. Check out the straps – they’re the… Read more ... 
Find out how to make this cell phone case at Moda Bake Shop. This would make an awesome gift! Get the how-to.
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Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this cupcake rug. The only problem is that these cupcakes are so pretty that you might have a hard time getting anyone to stand on the rug. Get the … Read more ... 
When a friend of mine had a baby recently, I was shocked to see how much a diaper bag costs in a boutique baby store. Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making a boutique-style diaper bag. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Fig Tree & Co.’s newest line of patterns, Fig Tree Threads, focuses on simple sewing and quilting projects. You can see some of their new patterns at Fresh Figs blog, or at Fig Tree & Co.’s website.
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The Idea Room shares a tutorial for making a child’s paint smock from an adult button-down shirt. Your little Picasso can paint to her heart’s content without getting her clothes messed up. Get the how-to.
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Heart of Mary shares a tutorial for making this messenger bag. The top has a zipper closure to keep the contents from falling out. Go to the tutorial.
[via Picking Up Threads]
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Jans Musing shares a tutorial for making this notepad cover. A small pocket at the side provides a spot to stash a pen. Go to the tutorial.
[via Freebies for Crafters]
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Canadian Living offers a tutorial for making a tissue box cover. It’s reversible, so you can change the pattern depending on your mood. Go to the tutorial.
[via Freebies for Crafters]
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Homespun Threads shows how to take a thrift store dress and refashion it into a fantastic cape that any superhero would be proud to wear. Get the tutorial.
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If you have a pattern that you like to use over and over, use this tip from Christine Sews to prolong the life of the pattern. She fuses interfacing to the back of the pattern to strengthen the tissue. Read … Read more ... 
This Snuggler infant swaddler is just one of the projects featured in Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing for Baby: 24 Easy Projects for Newborns to Toddlers. You can download the pattern for the swaddler for free from Craftzine. Go … Read more ... 
Pretty Ditty made this sweet summertime smocked top for her daughter, and shares a tutorial telling how she did it. The ruffles on the straps are fabulous! Get the how-to.
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