Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
To celebrate the release of their new Black Sheep pattern, Melly & Me is giving one away to a lucky blog reader. Go leave a comment on their blog post to enter. Deadline to enter is February 24, 2009.… Read more ... 
Laura at We Wilsons used scraps of PUL (left over from making cloth diapers) to make these reusable snack bags. Even better, she wrote up a tutorial so you can make some too! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
True Up has some compiled some interesting information about rayon. Want to find out more about this fabric? Go to the article.… Read more ... 
Amanda at Snazzle Craft provides a free pattern to sew an adorable onesie or tee for an infant girl, sized for ages 12-24 months. In her tutorial, she repurposes a larger-sized t-shirt, demonstrating how to upcycle and create a new… Read more ... 
Amy Schimler shows a sneak peek of her new fabric line supprting Quilts for Kids. Quilts for Kids is a non-profit organization that provides quilts for needy children. Read more about this exciting new fabric line at her blog, Red… Read more ... 
Koala Brains shows how to turn a simple patch job on a pair of jeans into a fashion statement! Instead of trying to camouflage the patch, cut the hole into a pretty shape and place decorative fabric behind. Get the … Read more ... 
Look at what Veronica Darling made! It’s a super-chic dress made from a vintage tablecloth. Get the details here and here. [via Wardrobe Refashion.]… Read more ... 
Grace Violet has a good idea for repurposing. A little snip here and a bit of ribbon sewn there, and she turned a pair of her daughter’s leggings into a pair of bloomers that can be worn underneath twirly skirts… Read more ... 
Have you seen the new Revive fabric line from Patricia Bravo? I just saw the sneak peek on her blog and ohhhh…. I think I’m in love!!! Check it out!… Read more ... 
Debbie’s Sewing Projects has a technique to take the frustration out of turning under the edges of a curved patch pocket. She uses fusible interfacing. Now isn’t that smart?? Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
The Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial to make a baby bip and burp cloth set. This is the perfect baby shower gift! Get the tutorial.
Looking for more baby Bib patterns? Check these sewing patterns out on Etsy… Read more ... 
Sewing faux fur can be a real challenge. I’ve only attempted it once, and let’s just say it was less than spectacular. BurdaStyle has some tips to help make it a little easier. Get the tips!… Read more ... 
This tote bag designed by Cicada Daydream can be made with a fat quarter of designer fabric paired with plainer (and less expensive) lining fabric. I love smart design! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Look at what happens when you get a group of sewers together, all stitching with a common cause. Nikki from You Sew, Girl organized a sewing bee to make bags for the Rainbow Comfort Packs project. In one day,… Read more ... 
Bean bag chairs are so much fun! Michael Miller fabrics has a tutorial to make your own, so now you can have one made in the fabrics you love. Get the tutorial from their blog, Making it Fun. [found via… Read more ... 
