Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
If you’re lucky enough to live in a part of the world that gets snow in the winter, try using the “white stuff” that falls on the ground to dye your fabrics. Gayle from Gayle’s Gallery has a tutorial to … Read more ... 
As the parent of a slender child, I’m head over heels in love with the adjustable elastic waistband found in many kids’ clothes. Now, Just Deanna shows how to make one yourself in her tutorial, DIY Adjustable Waist.… Read more ... 
Hemming tapered pants may seem daunting, but with a little patience and the right technique, it’s a challenge you can definitely overcome. The method shared by My Secret Pocket offers a clear and simple approach to keeping your hem smooth… Read more ... 
Tweet, tweet, need a Valentine’s gift that’s sweet? Try sewing this sweet lovebird stuffie with the free pattern offered by Molly Chicken. He’s quick to make, easy to cuddle, and even sports a pocket where you can stash a sweet… Read more ... 
The next time you sew a purse, try using a tongue lock for a closure. They’re fairly simple to put in. U-Handblog has a tutorial that shows you had to install one.… Read more ... 
Losing a tooth is a big event for a child, so give them a special place for them to leave their tooth for the tooth fairy. Larrissa at mmmcrafts offers a free pattern to make this tooth fairy pillow. I… Read more ... 
Oliver + S posed that question last week on their blog, and got a wide range of answers. Go read the responses (Part 1 and Part 2). I bet you’ll see yourself in each and every answer.… Read more ... 
Off the Cuff shows how to use interfacing to shape a collar when the collar and stand are combined on one piece. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
You could buy a silk scarf like this one from a chi-chi boutique, or you could make one with just 1/2 yard of silk charmeuse. Colette Patterns offers a tutorial to show you how. Tres chic!
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Here’s a quick sewing project for a little girl. It’s an easy ruffled skirt, compliments of Vively Online. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
This fun pillowcase can be made in a snap using the tutorial from Our Little Life. She says it takes 45 minutes start to finish. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
I love this sewing project from kootoyoo! She uses a vintage hankie to make a pincushion that’s as lovely as it is practical. Find out how to make one.… Read more ... 
Adventures from the Sewing Studio shows how to make these reversible craft aprons for kids. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Yes, you can make this eye-catching purse from a fat quarter. Find out how with this tutorial offered by the folks at Sew, Mama, Sew blog.… Read more ... 
Say goodbye to the waste of a paper sack lunch. Lisa at The Princess & The Monkey made these fabric lunch bags for her kids and shows how to make one for yourself. Get the tutorial.
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