Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Alida from I Make Stuff shares a series of tutorials showing how she made this onesie jumpsuit outfit for her toddler daughter. It has the simplicity of one-piece dressing, but looks like separates. (No digging through a hamper trying to… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a cute last-minute Valentine’s tee using a store bought tee and a scrap of ruffled fabric. Get the tute. [photo from iCandy Handmade]
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Suppose Create Delight shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a super easy Valentine’s bunting. It’s made from fabric, but thanks to fusible webbing there’s no sewing required. And it can be made from a charm… Read more ... 
A bicycle basket of love. Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls guest blogs in the Pink Week series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make this cute Valentine’s pillow. A bouquet of scrappy, colorful heart balloons is… Read more ... 
Diana Durkes from Fine Diving in Chicago shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can turn an old jacket into new winter duds for your dog. This is a great use for a jacket that is stained… Read more ... 
Marissa, the talented creator behind Rae Gun, introduces a delightful crafting project with her 10 Minute Cowl tutorial. With just a few materials and a spare moment, you’ll be able to fashion a cozy and stylish accessory that’s perfect for… Read more ... 
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Be Mine Bonanza at At Home with K with a tutorial showing how to make a flag bunting with a Valentine’s theme. Get the tute.
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Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at the Riley Blake blog showing how to make her Simple Spring Skirts. The simple lines of the gathered skirts show off a couple of your favorite quilting cotton… Read more ... 
Blue Eyed Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a headwrap that you can twist and tie and wrap in dozens of ways. A flower rosette? A full bow? A simple twist? You got it. The… Read more ... 
Debra and Nicole from Improv Diary (and authors of the soon-to-be-released Improv Sewing) show how to create their Crooked Heart votive or vase wrap. It’s made from an old t-shirt layered with vellum. Meandering and messy stitching creates a… Read more ... 
Traci from May & Maeand Amazing Mae shares a template for making this cute “Bee Mine” Valentine’s shirt. The bee is appliqued, and the word “mine” stenciled underneath. Get the template at Amazing Mae.
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Disney from Ruffles and Stuff guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make her Midi Skort, a mid-length skirt and short combo for little girls. Because the shorts are sewn into the skirt, it’s… Read more ... 
Delia Creates shows how to add a line of ruching to the neckline of a onesie. Who knew that one line of stitching could create such a sweet detail? It takes 5 minutes or less to do. If you wanted… Read more ... 
Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva shows how to create a leather eyeglass case with a pinch opening. It takes just a couple of small pieces of leather, so you may be able to use scraps from another project… Read more ... 
