Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how you can make custom fabric liners to fit inside any basket. Elastic around the edge keeps it snug inside the basket. Go to her tutorial.
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If you’re searching for a baby gift that you can make fast and easy, look no further than a burp cloth. They’re super fast to make, and always appreciated. A coordinated set would make a great shower gift. Fawnda from… Read more ... 
If, like me, you’re a child of the 80s you’ll immediately recognize the inspiration for this jacket. It’s Sloane’s utterly fabulous fringed white jacket from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. (I wanted to be Sloane soooo bad! Her perfect hair! Her… Read more ... 
When you need to put a hem on floppy or sheer fabrics, a rolled hem is your friend. It can also help save your sanity when having to turn up a hem on a curved piece of fabric. Stef from… Read more ... 
Valerie of Threads Thoughts Things shares a tutorial over at Shrimp Salad Circus showing how to take in a t-shirt that’s too big. It’s a quick and easy fix to get a shirt that fits you right. Go there for … Read more ... 
Lindsay fromThe Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make a pincushion ring. It’s built around a plastic bottle top and set on to a ring base so you can wear it… Read more ... 
Connie from Hot Flash’n Craft ‘n shows to make a kitchen towel with a clever slip-through topper that quickly wraps around an oven handle. Her project was inspired by a similar slip-through towel by Embroidery Library. (If you’ve got… Read more ... 
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters continues her Dressing Up Dolly series with a free pattern for making a pair of boots for an 18″ doll. The pattern is simple – just two pieces each for… Read more ... 
Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how to make two-tone princess puff sleeves. They’re pieced from two fabrics and pleated along the seams so that one color is “on top” and the other peeking out at the pleats. They’ll make… Read more ... 
Maggie from Homemade Mamas added Velcro squares to the back of a kitchen towel so it will stay wrapped around the oven handle, always within easy reach. When it’s time for a washing, it’s easily removed and tossed into the… Read more ... 
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how to make a placket for a shirt. Though it fits around both sides of the opening and overlaps in the middle, it’s actually made from a single piece of fabric. Go to her … Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a little boy’s fedora. The hat was part of the Lumineers-inspired outfit she made for her Sew In Tune series. Go to her … Read more ... 
How utterly cute are these leprechaun pants treat bags! I’m loving those suspenders! And with a four-leaf clover corsage, they’re all ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make them. Go to her … Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make silk bow headband for baby. The headband itself is a soft foldover elastic. The oversized bow is made from a strip of silk fabric. Go to her tutorial.
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Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make these fabric covered button magnets. You can use the smallest pieces of fabric, which makes this a good project for reducing the bulk in your scrap bin. Go to … Read more ... 
