Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
The Orange Flower Sketchbook drawstring pouch is a beautifully designed accessory featuring a pieced body with delicate embroidery details. The addition of a carrying strap enhances its usability, making it a practical yet stylish item. To create this pouch, follow… Read more ... 
You can make a faux corrugated texture with a twin needle. CraftStylish shows you how in this tutorial for a reusable corrugated coffee sleeve. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
With so many sewing projects focused on girlie things, I’m always pleased to find a tutorial that shows a little sewing love to the boys. The Eddie Cap, designed by Irene of Mushroom Villagers, is one such project. I… Read more ... 
When my daughter was a baby, our most reached-for bibs were ones made from a towel that slid over her head. No velcros, no ties, just pulled right over her head. Threads of Mine shows how to make these super… Read more ... 
The small pyramid-shaped wristlet is a compact and practical accessory, perfect for when you only need to carry a few essentials, like keys, coins, or small makeup items. The wristlet design offers a stylish, hands-free solution, ideal for on-the-go convenience.… Read more ... 
Plays with Needles shows how to make these awesome award ribbons. They’re made out of scrap ribbons and fabrics. She uses it (cut in half) as an embellishment for a purse, but you could also stitch a pin back… Read more ... 
Here’s one instance where it’s not bad to dress trashy. Anna Nowicki created this tutu and boned bodice out of trash bags. She calls it her Black Bin Bag Tutu. I call it inspired! Read more about it.… Read more ... 
Linda from Life, Quilts and a Cat Too shows how to make this hot iron cover. Use a cover like this to transport your iron to and from sewing circle meetings. Find out how to make one!
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CraftStylish posts a very useful tutorial showing how to repair a broken belt loop on your jeans. This isn’t exactly fine textile art, but it’s an important sewing technique nonetheless. And think of all the fabric you can buy with… Read more ... 
With just a few seams, you can make a clutch from a placemat. Spool {} offers a tutorial to show you how. Get the tute.
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Somehow washing dishes doesn’t seem so drab when your rubber gloves are edged with polka-dots and bows. Little Birdie Secrets offers a tutorial to show you how to make a pair of super-girly rubber gloves. Get the tutorial.
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This fabric dog is more than just a cute face. He’s also a draft stop to keep the cold air from sneaking in your house. You can sew one with a tutorial from CraftStylish. Get the tute!
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BurdaStyle has an article about the wonderful invention we call the zipper. For instance, did you know that the original name for the zipper was “an Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure”? Read the artcile and become an expert on zipper trivia.… Read more ... 
Grace Violet shows how to make a little girl’s skirt from a dish towel. I especially like how she used the ruffle detail on the dish towel as a bottom ruffle for the skirt. Get the tutorial, and then… Read more ... 
Oh my! Heather Ross just posted a sneak peek of her upcoming fabric line from Kokka. The name is Far Far Away and it has a airy fairy-tale feel, complete with unicorns, princesses, and toads. I think I’m in love!! … Read more ... 
