Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! –… Read more ... 
Heidi from HoneyBear Laneshows how to make a framed pegboard to help organize your sewing or craft room. I have one hanging in my studio (sans frame) and it keeps all my tools within sight and easy reach, but… Read more ... 
Maureen fromMaureen Cracknell Handmade hares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a flanged pillow sham. The striped pattern is actually pieced from two fabrics. Go to her tutorial.
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Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how you can make a Valentines pincushion. The design is a familiar one, a stuffed circle divided into petals, but she gives it a Valentines twist by making it in a red & white… Read more ... 
Miss Sews-It-All shares a free pattern for making her Bitty Bottle Bibs. I love the way the bottom is shaped into a point! It’s a design she used for her own kids’ bibs and she now gives them as gifts… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a baby dress using a onesie. Only the bottom of the onesie will end up in the finished dress (under the skirt), so you can use a stained onesie for this… Read more ... 
Jacklyn from Oh By Golly shows how she refashioned an ill-fitting knit blazer into this little piece of awesomeness. The asymmetrical front and the leather tabs look like a dressier version of a motorcycle jacket. You’d never guess what she… Read more ... 
Natalie from Doodles by Noodles shows how to make a small pincushion out of a mini photo frame. She found the brightly painted mini frames at Michael’s, but you can find similar frames at other discount and craft stores. Get … Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for her Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters. The download includes patterns for 5 different monster shapes, 5 different mouths, 5 different eyes, and 5 different monster accessories. You can mix and match them… Read more ... 
These Valentine heart house ornaments are so cute! A pocket on the bag holds a candy or small treat. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made them, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her blog for the … Read more ... 
Angelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how to make this Valentine’s ruffled apron. It’s made from a plain white fabric, with ruffles on the skirt a big red heart on the bib. Who wouldn’t love it? Go to her blog … Read more ... 
Oh By Golly! shows how she makes vintage scarf headwraps. The knotted scarf holds her hair back while she applies her makeup. It’s made from a vintage scarf, using a couple of folds and a couple of seams to turn… Read more ... 
Christine from Alchemy Stitchcraft shows how to create this fleece jester hat. What better way to chase away the gray of a cold winter day than with a crazy fun hat like this? Go to Alchemy Stitchcraft for the how-to… Read more ... 
Charm Stitch shows how you can sew up scrap felt and ribbon to create these pretty Valentine flower barrettes and brooches. Get the tute.
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Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects
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Maureen Cracknell Handmade hosts a giveaway for Stash Modern Fabric this weekend. They’re giving away a 12 fat quarter bundle from the MicroMod line by Rob Bancroft for Cloud9 Fabrics. The collection is 100% certified organic cotton printed with low… Read more ... 
