Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jordan Paige shares a tutorial showing how to make a diaper change mat that rolls up into a handy clutch. As a clutch, it holds a couple of diapers and a wipe case. When it’s time for a change, just… Read more ... 
Ironing three-dimensional objects (garments with darts, for example) on a flat surface doesn’t always work out. Sometimes you need a curved surface. That’s what a tailor’s ham is for. You can buy one at the fabric store, or you can… Read more ... 
Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how to make a wrapped belt, perfect for cinching in a loose dress or tunic. It’s wide in the middle, with long thin ties that wrap around and tie in front. You can let the… Read more ... 
Head over to The Rit Studio to find out how you can dye a pair of white jeans into any color you like. You can do the dying in a large plastic tub. Go to The Rit Studio for the … Read more ... 
Madeleine from On a Sewing Streak made ammo belts for her kids’ Nerf guns. I love this!! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her tute. [via Someday Crafts]
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Margot Potter shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to add bright color and fun designs to a plain skirt. First she tie-dyes the skirt and then uses fabric markers to draw funky designs over the color… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a throw pillow covered with ruffles. She keeps the ruffles raw-edged for a delightfully shabby look. (It also saves tons of time by not having to hem all… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she painted a purchased tote bag to create this monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom. The rubber coating strengthens the inexpensive tote so it can better stand up to wear and tear. And… Read more ... 
My little girl loves her dolls. And she loves throwing parties for them. It seems that every day is some doll’s birthday. Maybe I should make up a set of felt doll-sized birthday party hats for them? Daydream Doll Boutique… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this awesome girl’s jumpsuit – using a pattern for a pair of pajama pants! The loose fitting jammie pants are easily adapted to make the jumpsuit. And it’s a quick… Read more ... 
Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can a child’s gardening apron out of an old pair of jeans. I love this idea! The sewing is simple and the recycled denim makes a sturdy apron. Go to … Read more ... 
Meredith from Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! shows how to make a set of picnic-style placemats. Use them at your table or on an actual picnic. They have a pocket for a napkin and a strap to hold the… Read more ... 
WobiSobi shows how to make this leather business card holder. The sides are held together with metal rivets, so there’s no sewing required. Go to her blog for the DIY.
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Lots of little girls love dressing up like their favorite princess (Disney or otherwise). But you can’t wear a fancy princess costume EVERYWHERE. Jessica from My Inner Need to Create made more casual princess tops for just such occasions. I… Read more ... 
Check out my review of Adventures in Pompom Land by Myko Diann Bocek! It’s over in our Giveaways section because there’s a giveaway at the end! Go read my review and leave a comment there to get entered to… Read more ... 
