Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Christina at The Sometimes Crafter shows how to make a little crochet hook case. It’s cute enough to make me want to take up crocheting, though she’s quick to point out that it can be adapted for crayons, pens, or… Read more ... 
Tote bags are always handy to have around. Everyone should have a few stashed in the coat closet or in the trunk of their car. Vively in a Lively Manner shows how to make a handy tote bag that’s reversible. … Read more ... 
BurdaStyle definitely saved the best for last with their Holiday Giveaway. Today’s giveaway is a Singer Curvy Sewing Machine. Seriously. To enter, post a comment to their announcement by midnight EST tonight. Go and enter now!!… Read more ... 
If the thought of cutting a curve with your rotary cutter seems impossible, check out this video tutorial offered by CraftApple. She uses a small plastic ruler as a guide, which she rotates as she cuts. Very smooth!… Read more ... 
Today’s giveaway from BurdaStyle is a copy of the book, Switch Craft: Battery Powered Crafts to Make and Sew. This book includes instructions to make 20 projects that integrate technology into your sewing. To enter, all you have to do… Read more ... 
Poppy Lane shows how to make these sweet little fabric bowls in the shape of flowers. I’m picturing them in graduated sizes, perhaps stacked as nesting flower bowls. Click for the tute.… Read more ... 
LucyKate Crafts shows how to make some simple little elf hats. Maybe there’s a little one in your household who would love to don a little elf hat as she delivers presents around the room on Christmas morning. There’s one… Read more ... 
From BurdaStyle, here’s an opportunity to put your sewing skills to work to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). Sew a bowtie to be auctioned off at the Pink & Black Tie Gala this spring. Deadline is May… Read more ... 
Check out the latest addition to the Sugar City Shop’s pattern line! They’ve taken the idea of a playful coat lining to the next level with their Little Red Wander Wonder kit. Instead of just a fun patterned… Read more ... 
The new Urban Flannel line from Valori Wells is now available! I can’t decide if I like the pink roses or the green diamonds the best. I think I might want them all – every single dreamsicle-y gorgeous piece in… Read more ... 
With pretty fabric on the outside, and french seams on the inside, these pillowcases are luxury through and through! If I laid my head on a pretty pillowcase like this every night, I swear I’d never get out of bed. … Read more ... 
There may be only 9 days till Christmas, but there’s still plenty of time for Christmas sewing – especially if you’re making this super easy fabric garland. Use it on your tree or use it on a present. Lazy Girl… Read more ... 
This may be one of the simplest hat patterns I’ve seen – perfect for a quick Christmas gift or perhaps a charity service project. All it takes is a scrap of fleece and two seams. Check out the full tutorial… Read more ... 
Laurie is the winner of this adorable pattern and I hope she enjoys it 🙂 Thank you Bette of http://www.tomorrowstreasures.etsy.com… Read more ... 
Would you not love to wear this stunning RED Boreal Sweater on Christmas day or any of her FAB outfits? I think her designs are just awesome and I hope you visit this young lady Shanah’s blog “Little House Clothing”… Read more ... 
