Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
These Valentine heart house ornaments are so cute! A pocket on the bag holds a candy or small treat. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made them, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her blog for the … Read more ... 
Angelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how to make this Valentine’s ruffled apron. It’s made from a plain white fabric, with ruffles on the skirt a big red heart on the bib. Who wouldn’t love it? Go to her blog … Read more ... 
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how she made this reversible puffy vest for her baby boy. She used her Alpine Wonderland Puffy Coat pattern as a starting point. You could probably adapt a t-shirt pattern as well, so long as… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how to add a giant sequin heart to a t-shirt, no sewing required. The big gold heart is awesome on top of the striped shirt she used. Get the tute.
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Lulushion shows how to refashion two sweaters into one peplum sweater. One sweater will form the body and the peplum, and the other sweater will be used to replace the sleeves cut off from the first sweater. Go to her … Read more ... 
Rachael from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Casa Crafty with a tutorial showing how to sew up a set of nested baskets. They’re made from fused fabric with delightfully raw edges. Use them by the door to catch keys, on… Read more ... 
Oh By Golly! shows how she makes vintage scarf headwraps. The knotted scarf holds her hair back while she applies her makeup. It’s made from a vintage scarf, using a couple of folds and a couple of seams to turn… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make her Simple Knot Dress. The pattern is available in girls’ sizes 2-6. It’s made from a mix of coordinating fabrics, with a little apron sewn into… Read more ... 
Christine from Alchemy Stitchcraft shows how to create this fleece jester hat. What better way to chase away the gray of a cold winter day than with a crazy fun hat like this? Go to Alchemy Stitchcraft for the how-to… Read more ... 
Charm Stitch shows how you can sew up scrap felt and ribbon to create these pretty Valentine flower barrettes and brooches. Get the tute.
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Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects
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Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a free pattern for making a child’s t-shirt with rolled-up sleeves. Love! It has a contrast yoke, and button tabs on the sleeves to keep them rolled up. She made it for her son,… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this long ruffled scarf out of lightweight rayon fabric. It’s made from two layers so it looks good on top and bottom. An elastic casing gathers it up into a long ruffle. Go to their … Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Stash Modern Fabric this weekend. They’re giving away a 12 fat quarter bundle from the MicroMod line by Rob Bancroft for Cloud9 Fabrics. The collection is 100% certified organic cotton printed with low… Read more ... 
Donna from Once Upon A Sewing Machine shows two ways to make a hanging dish towel. One method is sewing a topper from fabrics in your fabric stash. The other uses crochet to create the topper. Go to her blog … Read more ... 
Cindy from Siestas and Sewing shows a quick fix for a winter coat that had grown too small for her daughter. It fit everywhere except for the length of the arms, so she created fabric cuffs to extend the length… Read more ...