Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This week’s fabric giveaway atMaureen Cracknell Handmade comes from The Intrepid Thread. It’s a 10 fat quarter bundle of fabrics selected by Maureen herself. The colors are absolutely gorgeous! Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade for the details and… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a fitted cover for your sewing machine. It’s reversible, too. Get the tutorial.
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Lookie what Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! made out of a bunch of old dress shirts! She pieced them together with some colorful fabric scraps to make a teepee for her kids to play under. How cool is that! Read … Read more ... 
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make little leather (or vinyl) magnet picture frames to put on your fridge. Because the leather (or vinyl) is only used on… Read more ... 
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a t-shirt with details inspired by 1940s fashion (my favorite fashion era). It’s the latest in her series of variations on her Blank Canvas Tee… Read more ... 
Do you ever find yourself looking at a piece of stash fabric and wondering about the fiber content? Width? Washing instructions? Designer and name of the print? You can find all of this information on the bolt end at the… Read more ... 
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita (roughly translates as Bread, Love, & Creativity) shares a tutorial at Hemme showing how to make a throw pillow cover using materials from IKEA. The pillow can be inserted through the opening on the… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this retro-inspired skirt for her young daughter. The full gathers and piped seams are such pretty details, reminiscent of 1950s children’s clothing. Along with photos of the lovely skirt, she also includes a tutorial showing… Read more ... 
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams took nine of her husband’s unwanted shirts and turned them into one very fabulous dress. She shares photos of the finished project along with detailed construction notes. Read more about her project at Of … Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how to make a girl’s maxi dress out of a t-shirt and some pretty yardage. If you’re new to sewing but want to try your hand at making a little… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little box pleat jumper for toddler girls. The deep box pleats are made from a contrasting fabric for a fun peek-a-boo effect on… Read more ... 
Shelly Pagliai from Prairie Moon Quilts shares a free pattern and tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making a pincushion shaped like a cowboy (or cowgirl) hat. Love it! Get the pattern and tutorial.
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Gertie from Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing shares a tutorial at Sewing Secrets (Coats & Clark blog) showing how to stitch a lapped zipper into a skirt. Get the tutorial.
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Amber from Very Homemade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an Anthropologie-inspired chiffon and knit t-shirt. The front of the shirt is made from solid t-shirt knit, while the back is made from a patterned chiffon. … Read more ... 
Max from Max California shares a free pattern for making boxer briefs for little boys. These are so cute made from old t-shirts! The pattern is for a toddler size 2, but she was easily able to adapt it to… Read more ... 
