Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lucy at My Byrd House shows how to make these aprons from an old pair of jeans. Each apron takes just one pant leg, so you get two out of one pair of jeans. Get the tute!… Read more ... 
We Wilsons shows a new take on the basic drawstring bag. It’s bear-shaped bag designed her aunt created years ago for Christmas presents. I can see how this easily became a child’s favorite bag! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Michael Miller Fabrics has a tutorial for making this loose-fitting wrap. They show it made out of their organic herringbone material. Gorgeous! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Guess where this gorgeous brown rose print from Valori Wells’ Olive Rose fabric line was sighted? I’m not gonna tell you! Go to Valori Wells’ blog to find out.… Read more ... 
Rachel from All it Took Was Just One Stitch shows you how to make a doorstop from a fat quarter. It’s functional AND pretty. It doesn’t get any better than that. Get the tutorial.
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Carry your pet’s water bowl with you on a walk with this handy collapsible fabric dish! Using bright-colored oilcloth, this project stands out with its vibrant and practical design, making it a must-have for pet owners who love style and… Read more ... 
Vegbee at Just Tutes shows how to draft a simple pattern for a dashiki (a simple A-line shirt from nonstretchy cotton). She drafted the pattern for an Africa theme at her daughter’s school, but this shirt would be great everyday… Read more ... 
Look at this ruffled pencil skrt made by Erica of Erica B’s DIY Style! She used an existing pencil skirt pattern and added the flounce down the front. Get the details.… Read more ... 
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls talks with Sew, Mama, Sew about her fabric stash – what she buys, how she organizes it, how she stores it all. Read the interview.… Read more ... 
Delicate fabrics make such exquisite garments, but they can be more than difficult to cut accurately. See these tips for cutting delicate fabrics from Sew Tessuti.… Read more ... 
A plain-Jane lampshade gets a made over into a kicky peek-a-boo shade with this tutorial from Prettty Ditty. I love the dimension and how the bright printed fabrics peek out of from the plain muslin “windows”. Get the tute!… Read more ... 
Here’s a neat way to add some extra “punch” to your fabrics. Use rub-ons that are designed for scrapbooking and papercrafting. Get the scoop from the Hambly Screen Prints blog. Note that they do say that the technique doesn’t… Read more ... 
Summerset at Pins and Needles blog has posted the final installment in her series on tracing patterns from magazines. Part III is the wrap-up for the series. Thank you Summerset for posting this series!… Read more ... 
Let’s face it. Maternity pants are more about function than style, and that’s especially true of the elastic band. It’s gotta be there. It’s gotta stretch. But does it have to be ugly? Christy from Christy’s Creations doesn’t think so. … Read more ... 
