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 ... 
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 ... 
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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Many sewing patterns are printed on a thin tissue paper. This is fine for a project that you’ll make once or twice, but for patterns you plan on using over and over, it’s a good idea to go ahead and… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making their Summertime Wallet. It’s a simple folding wallet with pockets to hold credit cards, ID, and paper money. Get the tute. [photo from The Purl Bee]… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a throw pillow cover with a painted design inspired by a pillow from Crate & Barrel. She achieves the graphic floral motif with paper punches, freezer paper… Read more ... 
If you’re needing to sew up some maternity wear but aren’t able to find a pattern that you like, you can adapt a pattern for a nonmaternity garment. Laura from Laura’s Blog shows how you to do it. Her tutorial… Read more ... 
Kataryna from Sew Chibi Designs posts on her blog showing the fabulous bias tape sundress and matching mini top hat she made for her daughter. The dress design was inspired by a look on the cover of The Party Dress … Read more ... 
Melly from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created a pair of lined shorts. Her how-to starts with two partially constructed pairs of pants, one for the lining and one for the outer layer, sewn… Read more ... 
Brightly colored lace is all kinds of popular right now. If you can’t find lace in the colors you want, why not paint your own? The Threads magazine site has a tutorial showing how to do just that. Get the … Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Olivia top. It has puff sleeves and a body gathered on to a straight yoke, with a button placket down the front. She shows it… Read more ... 
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she makes rattles to place inside softie toys for babies and toddlers. Get the tute to see what she uses and how she puts it together.
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Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a video on her blog showing how to turn a vintage handkerchief into a lavender sachet. The angled flap on the front shows off any embroidery or other detail on the corner of the… Read more ... 
