Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Shaunte at Crafts Unleashed shows how you can make a lip balm
holder that hangs from a key ring. You can indeed hang it from a keychain but I like her idea of attaching it to a kid’s backpack so… Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial on eHow showing how to use bias tape to cute up a pair of discount flip flops. It’s a quick, easy project. She replaces the plastic straps with ones made from printed… Read more ... 
How cool are the shredded sleeves on this t-shirt dress! The loose, lacy sleeves have an ethereal effect. Gina Michele shares a video tutorial showing how she did it. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require any special tools, though… Read more ... 
I’ve learned to keep a pair of sunglasses with me when I’m out running around on summer days. But when they’re not on my head, they’re in my purse getting scratched. Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The… Read more ... 
Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to make her Americana Star Fringe Pillow. It’s a simple white pillow with red piping and an oversized star applique from a dark denim. With some clipping, the raw edges make a pretty… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Everyday Skirt, Take 2. It’s a knee length A-line skirt with a comfortable yoga waistband. I think I could live in a skirt like this all summer long! Her tutorial… Read more ... 
These tie dye curtains that Angie from Country Chic Cottage made are so awesome for a teen or tween’s room! She shares a tutorial showing how made them from a plain white queen sized bedsheet. One sheet will give enough… Read more ... 
Gina Michele shows how to make this color block knotted headband. It’ll be your secret weapon for awesome hair even in the hot humid summer days just around the corner. You can make one out of three rectangles of jersey… Read more ... 
Xuan from Peabrain DIY shows how to make a kimono cardigan. It’s a quick project to make, one you can do in just an hour, with just a couple of seams plus hemming the edges. It’s beautiful in a sheer,… Read more ... 
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt. There are three tiers in all, plus a ruffle around the bottom. All are made with a patchwork of fabric squares. The measurements she gives… Read more ... 
Lauren from Sing All You Want guest blogs at Imagine Gnats with a tutorial showing how to make this felt family photo book. The entire book is made of felt or fabric, including the photos. (Printable fabric is awesome stuff!) … Read more ... 
Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how to make a reusable shopping bag you can use to reduce the number of disposable plastic grocery bags coming into your house (and evening into a landfill). It has a flat bottom to… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of placemats to brighten up your dining table. They’re made from two coordinating and brightly patterned prints. They’re pieced with a wide stripe at the bottom and accented with contrast hand stitching. For… Read more ... 
Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S shows how to make a lace flutter sleeve. She shows it as a variation on their School Bus T-Shirt, but this will work with any basic t-shirt pattern. It would also be a… Read more ... 
The beads on this bracelet are made of rolled up fabric scraps. Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial at Henry Happened showing how to make them. The raw edge fabric beads make a cool, boho style bracelet. It’s… Read more ... 
