Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple bow headband or belt. The quick, easy project is one of her go-to last minute gifts. The same process works… Read more ... 
Taylor from Taylor Made guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial for making her Bandit Bib. It’s a triangular-shaped baby bib that looks like the bandanas that the old West bandits would wear. How stinkin’ cute is that! Get … Read more ... 
Pam from Tried & True shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Retro Space Age Christmas stockings out of felt. The series includes a rocket, a ray gun, a robot, and a spaceship, all on a starburst background. … Read more ... 
Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty Christmas stocking. The body of the stocking is made from wool felt, and the cuff and hanging loop from jersey knit. Get the tute.
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Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create these cute hairbands out of printed elastic. You just cut them to length and knot the elastic. It can’t get much easier than that!! But… Read more ... 
The Sewing Dork shows how to make a fabric coffee sleeve. They’re much prettier than the cardboard ones you get at the coffee shop, and I suspect that they have more insulation against the hot cup, too. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a super cute mushroom ornament from felt and fabric. I’m loving the woodland fairy tale-ish look for Christmas! It would be so sweet hanging on your Christmas tree (maybe a… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a throw pillow cover with rows and rows of ruffles. She made each ruffle from a different fabric in a Christmas color scheme for a… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a baby’s sleep sack. The sleep sack will keep baby warm while she sleeps, but unlike a blanket she can’t kick it off. The pattern is sized for… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a sweet little baby’s bear hat. It’s made of minky so it’ll be warm and soft and snuggly. Get the tute.
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Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopnd Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a leather cover for an e-reader or iPod. The simple lines make this a great gift for a guy. If you can’t get your hands on real… Read more ... 
Heather from Life Made Lovely guest blogs in the Gifts for Guys series atKojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric fish softie. She created it for her son, who loves all things fishing. She added a… Read more ... 
Rachael from Rachael Rabbit shows how to make a reusable gift sack for Christmas gift giving. It’s fully lined with a batting interlining so it keeps its shape (and won’t spoil the surprise of what’s inside). The rustic fabric on… Read more ... 
Brandi from Jubee’s Craft Box shows how she made this cute little turkey-themed jumper for her toddler daughter. She stitched rows of scalloped “feathers” to create the look of tailfeathers. She shows it as a Thanksgiving outfit, but you could… Read more ... 
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make her Whimsical Felt Trees, inspired by similar items she saw in a Garnet Hill catalog. The felt trees are sooo cute, and are easily made from inexpensive materials. Get the tute to… Read more ... 
