Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a 2-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool wristlet – shaped like a take-out box. Go to part 1 to find out how to make the wrist strap. Go to part … Read more ... 
Christine from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to put together a travel sewing kit. The small kit includes just what you need to handle most sewing emergencies. Great idea! Get the tute.
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Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple camp chair. The frame of the folding stool is made from inexpensive PVC pipe, and the seat is sewn from canvas. A… Read more ... 
Suzanne fromJust Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered make-up pouch with a whimsical bunting appliqued across the front. She shows how to create the appliqued design, and then uses Noodlehead’s tutorial … Read more ... 
Our giveaway of the Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class with Princess Lasertron ended last week. The winner of the giveaway is….
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Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied Maternity Top out of a thrifted dress. Though the original dress looks frumpy, a bit of cutting and sewing and elastic thread… Read more ... 
Melissa from I Still Love You guest blogs in the Craft Camp series at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a fringed summer scarf. It’s made from lightweight fabric to add a pop of color… Read more ... 
Rachel from Maybe Matilda guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make her Scrappy Floral Skirt. The appliqued floral motif on the skirt was inspired by a lampshade at… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she added extra length to a dress that had shrunk in the wash, transforming it into a trendy maxi dress. What a great idea! Get the tute.
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Nicole fromTradewind Tiaras shows how to create an awesome fabric covered party hat. Pleated ribbon around the bottom and a tulle pouf at the top make them extra special. Love it! Get the tute.
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Jessica from Happy Togetherguest blogs at I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Ruffle Me Up maternity shirt. It’s refashioned from a thrifted dress shirt that’s large enough to fit around a pregnant tummy. … Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her retro Racer Shorts. It’s part of her weeklong Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The legs have the general shape and trim of the ones I knew… Read more ... 
Alida from Gigglebug and I Make Stuff recently challenged herself to make a month’s worth of clothes – for just $50. How did she do? She made 30 outfits and spent only $35. Awesome!! She shares a post on her … Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs over at Ladybird Ln with a tutorial showing how to turn a vintage pillowcase into a lovely sundress for a little girl. If there’s needlework at the edge of the pillow –… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one… Read more ... 
