Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Betz White posts a tutorial on Craftzine showing how to make a shirred tank top from a vintage pillowcase. Go to the tutorial.
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Marnie shows how to make these fun footed pincushions on her blog, Designs by Marnie Perry. The footed pedestal is actually a base for a large candle. Go to the how-to.
[via Freebies for Crafters]
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To celebrate the launch of his online store, The Feed Dog is offering a free pattern for these felt versions of sweet cake rolls. He calls them Anglo-American Snack Pack because there is a pattern for a British version (mini… Read more ... 
Find out how to make this fun purse from neckties with a tutorial from SonyaStyle. Go to the tutorial. [via The Purse Project]
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Georgina from Georgina Blogs takes a long-sleeved, ill-fitting shirt and turns it into a shaped, updated short-sleeved shirt. Even better, she posts a photo showing Think of it as an anatomy of a refashion. Read more at Georgina Blogs.… Read more ... 
Spool {} shows the fabric slippers that she made. She wrapped paper around her feet to get a pattern. Read more about her project from her blog.
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Mairuru shares a tutorial for making these sweet little patchwork pouches. Get the how-to.
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Darling Petunia shows that one yard of fabric is all you need for a very fashionable skirt. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, skirt, yard, fabric[/tags]… Read more ... 
Amy Butler is hosting a design contest. To enter, create a new item using her Midwest Modern fabric. She’ll showcase all of the projects on a Flickr site, and will choose 10 winners to receive a gift package of her… Read more ... 
Find out how to make and insert cording into your sewing projects with this tutorial by Debbie Colgrove from About.com: Sewing. Go to the tutorial.
[via SewChic]
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You can have it both ways with this reversible tote by Weiner Dog Tricks. She uses old polyester fabrics – they’re durable AND inexpensive. Go to the tutorial.
[via Wardrobe Refashion]
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Plain white onesies are inexpensive and practical, but just so…. plain. Small Fry & Co. shares a tutorial for dressing up a plain onesie with simple applique using cotton scraps and fusible webbing. Go to the tutorial.
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Elizabeth from Elizabeth You Were Born To Play That Part celebrates her 1-year blog-iversary with a free pattern for her Marie apron. I love the vintage styling! Go to the free pattern.
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American Pastimes is the latest fabric line designed by The New England Quilt Museum for Marcus Fabrics. I’m seeing all sorts of little boy clothes from these fabrics. Break out the lemonade and the apple pie! View swatches of the … Read more ... 
Add this little strawberry dimensional applique by The Handmade Dress to your next sewing project. Perhaps it needs to be on the bodice of a little girl’s dress. Or maybe it should decorate the side of your next bag? Go … Read more ...