Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repair a rip in a pair of jeans. The tutorial is the first in her Sewing With Love series all about sewing for your boyfriend or significant other. Get … Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial at Ruby Jean showing how to make a cute pillow cover for Valentine’s Day. The square pillow cover is quick to make. Red and pink squares are appliqued across the front in… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a Valentine’s shirt that a little boy would love. Instead of the hearts and pink and glitz that we normally associate with Valentine’s… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making this snuggly sweet chenille heart throw pillow. This would be so cute for Valentine’s decor, or for a little girl’s room! Get the tutorial.
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If you’ve taken the time to make a special handmade item, why not let everyone know who made it? Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how you can design & print your own labels using t-shirt transfer paper
and ribbon. You… Read more ... 
Constanca Cabral fromSaidos de Concha shows how to make a hooded towel trimmed with bias tape. The bias tape makes a pretty contrast-y edge, and it finishes off the rough edges without having to stitch through too many layers… Read more ... 
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole guest blogs at Whimsy Couture with a tutorial showing how to make her Chloe dress for little girls. It’s a sweet little sundress with criss cross straps that tie at the back and an… Read more ... 
Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion the neckline of a blouse to create a low scooped back. I love this look!! The scoop back adds just the right amount of sexy to a loose… Read more ... 
Whip Up shows how you can make a fabric version of the classic paper bag lunch sack. It has the same shape as the paper sack, but the fabric version is washable and reusable. And made from a bright print,… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a pair of cuffed shorts. It’s just a few more steps to add the cuffs when you’re making a pair of shorts, but they’re a nice detail to finish off the… Read more ... 
Tea towels are available in a wide variety of yummy designs and prints. But unless that design matches your decor, it’ll probably stay tucked in a drawer. Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to turn… Read more ... 
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Snappy Bags. The small pouches are the right size to carry credit cards or other small essentials. You can make them from scraps left… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial on her blog, Rae Gun Ramblings, showing how to make a cute throw pillow with a bow tied across the front. She calls them her Big Bow Pillow Cases. This would be pretty… Read more ... 
Penny from sewtakeahike shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recreate a photograph on to fabric using scrappy applique. This would be SO cute on a bag, a pillow, or even on a framed canvas! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of His & Hers Pajama Shorts, using an existing pair of pants or shorts as a size guide. Both versions have a contrast drawstring band. The men’s shorts have a small pocket on… Read more ... 
