Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Adeela from Sew Kool shows how to make a panda bear softie. Isn’t he cute? Get the tute.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing … Read more ... 
Melanie from A Sewing Journal guest blogs in the HandMAYde Wedding series at The Long Thread with a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful Linen and Lace Table Runner. This would be so pretty as part of wedding decor… Read more ... 
Dom from Crafted shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this awesome ampersand patch. You can stitch it down as a permanent patch, or you can add a pin back to it and make it a brooch. … Read more ... 
Meg from Elsie Marley shares a tutorial on Grosgrain showing how to make these super cute Knot Shorts. She shows them for kids, but I’m thinking that I might need to make a pair for myself. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Threads magazine has a how-to for making these absolutely gorgeous swirled bias sleeves. The design is by Denise Severson and is flattering for arms with larger biceps. (But would also be pretty on arms with smaller biceps…) I am SO… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing From No Man’s Land guest blogs at Grosgrain with a tutorial for making her Bali Bliss outfit for toddler girls. The styling is inspired by the fashion on the Balinese island where she has been living. The… Read more ... 
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make your own pillow form insert. This is a great solution if you want a pillowform in a nonstandard size! It’s also a great way to… Read more ... 
Taylor from MaryJanes and Galoshes joins the Color My Summer series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Hello Yellow sun visor. It fits like a handband, but has a visor sewn to the front to keep… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this cute headband out of bias tape and fabric covered buttons. This is so cute! And I love her method for covering the headband with the bias tape – brilliant! Get … Read more ... 
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial for making a dog harness. Her little Sammy is sooo cute in her polka-dotted hot pink harness! Think of all the fun fabric prints you could use to make one of… Read more ... 
sewing snaps
s are an easy closure for your sewing projects. They’re easy to use, and they’re also easy to install. Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs over at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how to make her Craft”tee” tote bag out of a t-shirt. This is such a cute tote! The body of the bag is easily made from… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Bapron – an apron-style bib for baby. The longish bib provides plenty of coverage for the inevitable spills and mess that accompany a baby. Bias tape finishes off the… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a pair of Old School Shorts. You know, the ones like you wore to gym class way back in the day? (Oh, wait a minute, maybe I’m showing my age…) These… Read more ... 
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins kicks off a sew-along on her blog for making her Carolina dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The sleeveless dress has a full gathered skirt that little girls will love… Read more ... 
