Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
You can find a free PDF tutorial for making these gorgeous water lily pillows, designed by Susan Maw and Sally Bell, over at the C & T Publishing Blog. Get the PDF tutorial.
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Kim from String-Or-Nothing shows how you can fold ribbon to create a pointed trim. It’s a continuous strip of points so it’s easier than trying to place individual prairie points. It also works well around curves. She points out that… Read more ... 
Heather from The Coterie Blog shows how to make her modern nursing shawl. The large, loose shawl slides easily over your head and keeps you covered while you nurse baby. It’s easily made from a rectangle of knit fabric. Just… Read more ... 
The easiest way to shorten a pair of jeans is to just roll up a little cuff, no cutting, no sewing. It’s a quick fix and gives a laid-back, casual flavor. But sometimes the amount you need to take off… Read more ... 
Jessica from Sunny Tuesday shares a tutorial at Positively Splendid showing how to make her 5-Minute Bandana Headband. They look like they’re just been folded up and tied around your head, but they’re actually sewn into shape. It’s super simple… Read more ... 
This patchwork Conversation Bag by Sarah from Sew Sweetness is all kinds of awesome. The boxy retro shape, the colors, the patchwork. I love everything about it! Are you loving it, too? She shares a tutorial on her blog for… Read more ... 
Bari J. showcases her new Lilybelle line in a tutorial showing how to make a double-sided fabric napkin. These aren’t your standard fabric napkins. It’s a little hard to see in this photo, but the backing fabric is folded up… Read more ... 
Sometimes adding a small detail is all you need to take something from average to awesome. On a bedsheet, it can be something as simple as a ruffle across the top. Andrea from Go To Patterns and The Train To … Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Up Up and Away! mobile. This is sooo cute!! The hot air balloons and clouds are made from felt and are lightly stuffed. The hanger is constructed from wood… Read more ... 
Lila Tueller shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a beach tote out of laminated cotton. She includes two sizes: a small one (20″ wide x 14″ tall x 6″ deep), and a large one (26″ wide… Read more ... 
You can find a free pattern for making the chic Media Mini Kaftan by HotPatterns over at Fabric.com. It’s a swimsuit cover-up with a contrast around the shaped neckline and at the hem and sleeve bands. A drawstring waist gives… Read more ... 
Jodi from Meaningful Mama put rainbows and ruffles together in a skirt for her young daughter’s birthday, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She started with a thrifted knit skirt, and added the tiered of gathered… Read more ... 
Meet Maggie. Maggie the Taggie Owl, that is. She’s a cute little taggie blanket made for small hands to hold. … Read more ... 
Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Fruit Stripe Skirt for girls. The pieced stripes of solid fabric create… Read more ... 
You can make some super cute projects out of vintage sheets. But, like any sewing project, a good result is often the result of a good fabric choice. Cindy from Cation Designs guest blogs in the Sewing with Vintage… Read more ... 
