Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Spoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding. Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the groom and groomsmen. They show the project… Read more ... 
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem. Go to her tutorial. [photo from The Sewing Rabbit on Craftaholics Anonymous] Looking… Read more ... 
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how you can turn your old t-shirts (and other garments) into fabric trays. Fusible fleece between the layers gives it body. Get the tute.
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Delia from Delia Creates made lacing cards for her kiddoes out of scraps of vinyl. They can be laced again and again and again. And when they get dirty, they wipe clean. Brilliant! And for her oldest child, she cut… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar turned a humble coat hanger into something that looks pretty hanging in your closet. She created a simple fabric cover for it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. You can make one out… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern for making girl’s cabana shorts. They come to the knees and fit loose through the legs. A ruffle around the bottom is a cute detail. The pattern is for a size… Read more ... 
Meream from Bored & Crafty shares a tutorial for making a zippered pouch with contrast tabs in the corners. Go to her tute.
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Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making a little kid superhero dress-up cape. Think of all the amazing feats little ones can accomplish in their play capes! The pattern comes in two sizes: 18 months –… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows what you can do with all your left over bits of ribbon. Use a reverse applique technique to create these cute gift card holders! Go to her blog for the tute.
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Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a child’s bathrobe. On the outside, it’s a fun flannel print. On the inside, it’s lined with an absorbant terry cloth. Rather than using a purchased bathrobe pattern, she traced… Read more ... 
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how she made a new spring dress for herself out of a floral silk. It’s a simple loose fitting dress with a high-low hem. The lightweight silk drapes and blouses beautifully when belted. Go to … Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these cool suede bookcovers. She also shows how to make the journals that fit inside. Go to her blog for the DIY.
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Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a shirred sundress and bloomers set for baby girls. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months through 2T. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.
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La-Neka, intern at Two Peas in a Pod, shares a tutorial showing how to make a button and fabric loop closure. She shows it as a pretty closure for a fabric pouch (and includes a step-by-step for making the pouch),… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a knot front Dolman top. It’s a loose fitting top that ties in a knot at the waist. The free pattern comes in sizes 4/5 and… Read more ... 
