Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cinti from Cinti Does Vintage and My Poppet shows how you can make a pair of bat wings for a child’s Halloween costume. Sleeves are sewn across the top so your child can use their arms to spread the wings. … Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made a superhero costume for her son. He wanted to be Hawkeye the Archer, but you could adapt this to work for just about any flavor of superhero. In Part 1 she… Read more ... 
The premier issue of Stitch Craft Create will be hitting the newstands on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. The cover looks absolutely yummy, doesn’t it? To celebrate, Craft Buds has a Q & A with their new editor, Shannon Miller. They’re… Read more ... 
Christy from Pristine Designs Photography and Whimsical Whimsies shows how to make her Little Bitty Gnome doll. This is such a sweet little doll, and is perfect for sweet little hands! Get the tutorial.
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Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Mini Top Hat hair accessory. The patterns are available in 4 different sizes: Large (5.75 x 8.5 inches), Medium (4.5 x 6.5 inches), Small (3.5 x 4.5 inches), and… Read more ... 
Nat By Night guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make her Creative Suitcase art organizer. This is such a well-thought-out organizer! It has everything you need for a creative project on the go. It’s large… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Nordic Prince shirt for baby boys. The long sleeved knit top has a tuxedo-style bib at the neck. The sleeves are cut… Read more ... 
Dora from Show Tell Share made this clever pot holder that slides over the handle of the pot. It provides protection against the heat but also allows a firm grim. She shares a pattern and tutorial showing how to do… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a tutorial for making a cute fabric pumpkin basket for trick-or-treating. The sides are stuffed and gathered to give it dimension and a pumpkin-y shape. Love! Get the tutorial.
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Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use Citra Solv
to transfer a printed image on to a piece of fabric. This process works with images printed on a laser printer or photocopier. … Read more ... 
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute Halloween-themed throw pillow. She started with plain muslin fabric and sent it through her inkjet printer to get the spooky graphic. Get the … Read more ... 
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial for making a patchwork tree skirt. It’s pieced from 4 3/4″ squares of fabric. Hers is beautiful in a pallette of reds, greens, and neutrals, but this design would work in… Read more ... 
The Barefoot Seamstress shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of pirate’s pants for child’s Halloween costume. The raggy cut hem and the patchy knee give the look of a sea-weathered pirate. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Moona Fabrics is giving away a bundle of fat quarters over at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. The bundle includes 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s gorgeous Bespoken Lush line. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway. (Deadline… Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddyshares a tutorial over at the Rit blog showing how to make a woodland fairy costume. No sewing is required to make this beautiful costume. It’s actually made from a store bought t-shirt and leggings (dyed,… Read more ... 
