Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a pair of mitten clips. Clip one end to a mitten, the other to the jacket sleeve, and you’ll stand a much better chance of avoiding orphaned mittens. Go to her … Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants for a child. Her tutorial is part 1 of her Make Your Own Snow Gear series. With layers of fleece, insulating batting, and waterproof PUL,… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World is making softies from faux fur, using applique to give her little guys their cute monster facial features. Applique on faux fur is a little different than on other fabrics, so she shares a… Read more ... 
Valerie of Dottie Adele and Threads, Thoughts, Things guests at Shrimp Salad Circus with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Cocoon Cardigan. She shows it from sweater knit for cozy winter wear, but you could also use a … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child’s winter beanie. It’s fully lined, with the outer cut from an old sweater and the lining cut from a soft t-shirt. She also gives a good… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a simple fabric pouch to hold your tissues. They’re quick to sew up and keep them from getting yucky in your purse. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a pair of fleece pajama pants, and a screenprinted t-shirt to match. Go to her tutorial.
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Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shows how to add pom poms – and an element of fun – to a plain t-shirt neckline. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Jacklyn from Oh By Golly made a plain pair of leggings awesome by adding a couple of leather patches. Notice the asymmetrical placement. Love!! The leather patches were cut from a pair of boots that didn’t fit her. Go to … Read more ... 
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she made a new sleep sack for her nephew. It has holes for his feet so he can walk around while in his warm sleep suit. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
Lladybird joins the Stretch Yourself series on sewing with knits (hosted by Miriam of Mad Mim and Miranda of One Little Minute.), showing how to make adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to add cut-in side pockets. Go to her … Read more ... 
Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to add a pretty Valentine’s applique to a kitchen towel. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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I’ve been known to use tutorials for little girl outfits to make cool clothes for my daughter’s 18″ doll. Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs did the opposite. She was inspired by a tutorial for making a doll skirt, but… Read more ... 
If you’ve taken kids on a road trip, you know what havoc they can wreak on the back seat. Crayons, papers, snacks strewn everywhere. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has a solution. It’s a seat cover and organizer to protect… Read more ... 
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a fun pleated tulle sleeve detail. Get the tute. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ...