Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Clear Toy Storage Bags. The clear vinyl around the middle of the bag makes it easy to see what’s inside and a… Read more ... 
Justine from Farmhouse Couture and Sew Country Chick shows how she created this Christmas stocking from burlap and webbing. This would be a lovely addition to your vintage-inspired Christmas decor. The design was inspired by a similar stocking at Ballard… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Seamingly Smitten with a free pattern for making her Money Bunny, a bunny softie with a hidden pocket on the back that can hold a gift card or bit of folded money. What… Read more ... 
Vicki Welsh shares a tutorial on her blog, Field Trips in Fiber, showing how to use fusible webbing (she used MistyFuse), fabric scraps, and angelina fibers to create these lovely Christmas ornaments. Though the layering and stitching makes them look… Read more ... 
Virginia from Gingercakeguest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make her Trimmed Trees. They’re soft fabric Christmas trees decorated with covered in ribbon, ric rac, and other pretty trims. You can get the fabric you… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shopand Naptime Crafters shows how to make a fleece ear warmer and mitten set for a child. This would make a nice stocking stuffer gift! Get the tutorial.
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For a limited time (this week only!), Laura from Wilsons is giving away two of her newest patterns. The first is a cuddly spotted dog softie. The second is a cute stegosaurus with colorful spikes down his bag. They’re free… Read more ... 
Kirstin from KojoDesigns shows how to make a cute porcupine softie. Don’t worry – he’s not prickly at all. In fact, his quills are all made of a soft yarn. He’s a porcupine you’ll love to hug! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a fur-trimmed fleece hat with hidden earphone pockets. The warm fleece earflaps will keep your ears warm while you’re rocking out to your favorite tunes. If you want to make a hat… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun and Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a super cute little girl’s bustle skirt. The top (bustled) layer is made as a separate skirt so you can get two looks out of the one skirt. … Read more ... 
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she made these cute candy cane striped Christmas stockings using a faux chenille technique. Get the tute.
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Maternity clothes today are sooo much cuter than when I was preggers. But even so, the style on maternity jeans tends to be lacking unless you’re willing to shell out the big bucks for a designer pair. Autie from iCandy… Read more ... 
Melony from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she created these fun Christmas trees using handpainted canvas. She created a number of different painted designs, and then pieced them together to make the trees. Get the … Read more ... 
Jackie from Teal & Lime shows how to make a lovely ruched Christmas tree skirt. The ruching creates pretty scallops around the edge. She started with a round tablecloth, so she didn’t have to press and stitch the hem around… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this beautiful Christmas tree skirt. She got the fabric to make it from an inexpensive drop cloth. She edged it with holly leaves cut… Read more ... 
