Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make a fabric lanyard. The swivel hook at the bottom can attach to a name tag or even a small set of keys. She made one to wear to a conference, but… Read more ... 
Don’t worry. There were no animals harmed in the making of this super cute fox scarf. This guy is made from fleece and flannel, and Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making it. Go to Prudent Baby for the … Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows the dress she made for her daughter’s Halloween costume. She dresssed up as the Morton Salt girl
. Elizabeth created the real-life version of the short, swingy dress that she wears. She includes… Read more ... 
Torie Jayne shows how to make a small pom pom trimmed cushion out of a tea towel. You’ll get the front and the back of the cushion out of one towel. The back has a button closure so it’s easy… Read more ... 
Jodie from The Haby Goddess shows how to make a rice-filled handwarmer that you can slip inside your coat pocket to keep your hands warm and toasty on a cold winter day. Just pop them into the microwave for a… Read more ... 
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio created this Narwhal ornament for a DIY ornament exchange, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog. He’s made of felt, with sequins stitched to his body for a bit of sparkle. Get … Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a soft flannel baby blanket with piping peeking out from the edges. The rounded corners are a pretty finish that also make it easier to keep the piping smooth. (No having… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights created a handy reference showing how your fabric will look when gathered at different ratios. She also shows how they would look at each ratio when cut on the bias and when cut on the straight… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a pleated clutch with a large bow embellishment. The pleated band is attached just at the sides, so you can slide your hand through when you carry it. Go to Sew4Home for the tute.… Read more ... 
If you can move your eyes away from the sweetest little doggie face ever, check out the fabulous little coat that she’s wearing. Tanja from Saumaton made it for her. She got the waterproof fabric from a broken umbrella. Her… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft i does a little reverse applique to create this gift card
holder. It takes just a little bit of felt and short bits of ribbon, perfect for using up those scraps of pretty left over… Read more ... 
Head over to Dollar Store Crafts to see how to make this cute Santa hat throw pillow. It’s made from — wait for it — Santa hats! You’ll need two of them (plus some stuffing and some felt) to make… Read more ... 
Portia from Miss P shows how to make add a cuff to a short sleeve. You can add this detail to a shirt you make from scratch, or add it to an existing shirt. Go to her tute.
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Would you believe that Nike from Thrive made this lovely layered Christmas tree skirt in just 10 minutes? She did, and she shares a tutorial showing how. She started with one of her daughter’s outgrown Easter dresses, so much of… Read more ... 
Meg from Mega Crafty made a set of felt fried eggs for her niece’s play kitchen, and she made them sizzle. Literally. She added some crinkly plastic to the yokes so they make a sizzling noise when pressed into the… Read more ... 
