Sewing

Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew

Tutorial: Easy pleated knit skirt

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Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how to make a pleated knit skirt.  It’s an easy skirt to sew and you can make it to fit your measurements.  Because the fabric stretches, there’s no need for a zipper or other closure… Read more ...

Free pattern: Apple softie

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Amy at Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this apple softie.  There’s a pocket across the front that can hold a note and maybe a small gift.  How about some packets of apple cider mix?  It would also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Owl Ouchie Pack

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JaniJo guest blogs in the A to Z series at The Ribbon Retreat with a free pattern for making her Owl Ouchie Pack.  He’s so cute, he looks like a softie.  But he’s filled with rice so he can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a table runner

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I like a table runner for adding personality and color to a table top without covering the whole thing in fabric.  Natalie from The Creative Mom guest blogs in the A to Z series at The Ribbon Retreat with her… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reversible sling bag

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Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs in the A-Z series at The Ribbon Retreat with a tutorial for a Switchable Striped Sling Satchel.  (Guess which letter she was assigned?)  It’s a reversible sling bag with a long strap so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy onesie dress

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It’s easy to turn an inexpensive onesie into a cute baby dress.  Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can do it.  The oneside dress has a gathered skirt sewn on to it, with the bottom of the onesie… Read more ...