Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a box pleat. Often found on skirts or dresses, a box pleat is actually two pleat placed nose to nose. Get the how-to to find… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of ruffled boxer shorts. Paired with a soft tee, they make cute and comfy summer sleepwear. Get the tutorial.
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Yesterday I gave you part 1 of my review of the Singer 160 Limited Edition
sewing machine. You can find part 2 of my review over in our Giveaways section. Oh… did I just give you a clue about the… Read more ... 
Note: Although Singer sent me a free Singer 160 Limited Edition so I could write this review, opinions in this review are 100% mine. Singer did not request a good review in return for the machine. Singer 160 Limited Edition… Read more ... 
You can buy handy metal bias tape maker
gadgets at the fabric store. But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife? You know, the ones with the break-away blades? PC from MeiJo’s Joy… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to make her denim and silk twill pieced shirt, inspired by a similarly styled Dolce & Gabana shirt. Her version is a refashion, combining an old denim shirt and a silk scarf. I’m… Read more ... 
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to make a girl’s fringed t-shirt skirt. It’s made from two layers – a fringed layer and a contrasting underskirt. Get the tutorial. [photo from Simple Simon & Co.]… Read more ... 
Becky from Whosies & Whatnots and Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ribbon Bugs Stuffies. The small little bug softies have loops of ribbon for wings, and knotted ribbon for antennae. You can use the… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew continues her Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make a hot pad with a ruffle peeking out from around the edges. Get the tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Potholders, hot… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehas not one but THREE fat quarter bundles to giveaway. They’re offered by Fat Quarter Shop and are from Valori Wells’ Cocoon line. There will be three winners, one for each colorway bundle – Butterfly, Caterpillar,… Read more ... 
Roslyn from Sew Delicious was curious as to why the zipper ends on her zippered pouches sometimes had a neat finish, and other times had more a pinched look. She conducted an experiment in which she installed zippers with the… Read more ... 
Jeanine from Jeanine Designs and Knots in Thread shows how she used a silk/bamboo yarn to finish the edges of a delicate organza top. The yarn adds stability to the neckline and allows her to trim close so you won’t… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on Project Run and Play showing how she refashioned an adult’s long-sleeved t-shirt into this cute little playdress for her daughter. The shirt had been practical maternity wear, but hadn’t been worn much… Read more ... 
If your business is sewing-related, why not bring some fabric into your business card design? Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how to do that by adding a fabric backing to a simple printed business card. The unexpected color and texture on… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever worked with linen, you already know the feeling — that slightly crisp hand, the way it softens with washing, the fact that it somehow looks better the more it’s lived in. What you might not know is… Read more ... 
