Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Vanessa from Designs By Sessa guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she made this little boy rugby hoodie, inspired by a similar shirt from Gap. The base of the… Read more ... 
Ruby from ZaaBerry shows how to make a burlap placemat. The edges around bound with bias tape for a fun contrast and edges that won’t fray. She used a burlap printed with a leaf pattern, but if you can’t find… Read more ... 
Alida from Alida Makes shares a tutorial over at Love Stitched showing how she remade a clearance rack boxy sweatshirt into one with a wider neck, a slimmer fit, and a cool tribal pattern. Get the tute.
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Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne share a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how they used piping to accent a little girl’s dress. They used several shades of piping, creating an ombre effect by using the lighter… Read more ... 
Head over to the Basic Grey blog to find out how to make this Art Tote To Go. The lined tote is big enough to hold a pad of paper or a few coloring books, and pockets on the outside… Read more ... 
A drawstring bag is a good first project for someone learning to sew. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make one. With just a couple of straight seams, the sewing is easy and can be… Read more ... 
WobiSobi shows how to make this drape neck shirt out of two short sleeve tees. The drapey top can be worn three ways – with the fronts hanging loose, wrapped around the torso, or tied at the front. Go the … Read more ... 
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shows what to do when a favorite stuffed animal has been loved (and washed) so much that the stuffing sags. The solution is… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, & Sew Along series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her Deep Pocket Scarf. It’s a long fleece scarf with deep pockets at… Read more ... 
Onelmon shows how to make the cutest little organizer for your earbud wires. It’s a little felt koala that clips around the wires to keep them from getting tangled up. If you have a teen or tween on your Christmas… Read more ... 
I am loving this felt fringe tree skirt that Jacinda from Prudent Baby made! It’s colorful, fun, and… mod! She shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Get the tute.
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I’ve been seeing lots of awesome sewing projects using leather (or faux leather). The leather looks cool, but it can be tricky to sew on if you don’t have the right supplies, or if you try to sew on it… Read more ... 
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how she made an apron out of a vintage pillowcase and a bit of fabric cut from a vintage sheet. It’s part of her 30 Days for 30 Dollars series of thrifty craft projects. … Read more ... 
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier. It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to piece striped fabric to create a chevron effect on a dress bodice. It’s a pretty detail to… Read more ... 
