Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this portable kitty cat felt board playset using a panel print. The little felt book has carrying handles and a pocket on the back to hold the pieces. I’m loving the kitty cat print… Read more ... 
Do you see the red jumbo gingham fabric in these summertime outdoor decorations? It’s in the table runner, bunting, and wreath. Jen from Tatertots and Jello painted that design on a length of plain white fabric, using painter’s tape to… Read more ... 
Katrina from Kayla’s Kloset shows how to make her 20-Minute Half Apron with Pockets. She includes cutting dimensions to make one in an adult size and in a little kid size. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Kathy Cano-Murillo (a.k.a Crafty Chica) shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to “graffiti” a beach towel using Tulip’s One-Step Tie-Dye kit. If you’ve got a tween around your house, this would be a fun project… Read more ... 
Anna from Doll It Up shows how you can make a new dress for an 18″ doll out of a newborn baby’s shirt. Go to her blog for the tute.
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The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for these sweet baby pants. They’re made from a natural linen, with a contrast print for a gusset on the back. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. … Read more ... 
Amanda fromKitschy Coo joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a girl’s yoked sundress. It’s a simple A-line dress made from a stretch knit (no closures needed!). Another benefit of… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a sequined mini skirt. The sequined fabric has a stretch to it, so it’s just a matter of sewing a couple of side seams on your sewing machine plus finishing the waist… Read more ... 
Melony from Mel Designs shows how she made this happy scrappy pillow cover covered in colorful circle button embellishments. She made the circle embellishments from scrap fabric, felt, and colorful buttons. Go to her blog to see how to make … Read more ... 
Andrea from Go To Sew and The Train To Crazy kicks off the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Wrap Tunic. It’s a tunic made from a purchased tank… Read more ... 
Erin from Sewbon shows us how she mitered the corners on the set of fabric napkins she made for her mother. Knowing that these napkins would get a lot of use (and make a lot of trips through the washer),… Read more ... 
Jill from Made It On Monday made this lovely white eyelet and navy blue dress for her baby girl. LOVE!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. The pattern is for a size 6-9 months. If you… Read more ... 
Heather fromThe Sewing Loft shows how to make a canvas tote, quick and easy. It has a large patch pocket on the front. She embellished the pocket with a piece of embroidered fabric, but you could also leave it… Read more ... 
As I’m cleaning and organizing my sewing room, I’m confronted with the sheer mass of my vintage fabric stash. I collect the fabrics, but feel intimidated at the thought of actually using them. Sound familiar? Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch … Read more ... 
Marni at Haberdashery Fun shows how you can sew up a fun flag garland or bunting. You can use it as a decoration for a party or to mark a special occasion, or you can keep it up year round… Read more ... 