Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jennifer Brasher fromTwo Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Cardi.. The little shrug wrap is quick and easy to make – just a couple of seams and you’re done! Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this sweet little fabric bowl. The bowl is gathered on to a rim, with no raw edges showing. Make to put by the door to catch keys,… Read more ... 
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern and tutorial on their blog showing how to make this baby bib with owl applique. His big eyes and tilted head are SOOO cute!! Get the pattern and instructions.
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Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little treat pouch, shaped like a carrot. What a fun way to gift a little Easter treat! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a pair of child’s fleece pants. The fleece pants would be so warm for the colder months. Or, make this same pattern out of a lighter weight knit for the warmer months. … Read more ... 
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Kitchen Cliche Hot Pads. These are sooo cute!! “Can’t stand the heat… get out of the kitchen,” says one. The other says, “Pot… Read more ... 
Now that the giveaway for foldover elastic from Hobovian has closed, I can announce some winners! Your comments gave me so many more ideas to use my foldover elastic!
Remember, you can always get free samples from Hobovian by emailing… Read more ... 
Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs joins the Play Eats series at Project: Project with a tutorial showing how to make felt eggs. These would be cute out of white or brown felt for a play kitchen, or out of bright … Read more ... 
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a receiving blanket. The soft flannel blanket is trimmed with ric rac and has rounded corners. And at 41″ x 41″, it’s larger than the… Read more ... 
Did you know that you can buy triangular pillow forms? There are sooo many possibilities for this! For instance, Craft Passion used the triangular pillow forms to make pillows that look like safety signs. These would be awesome for a… Read more ... 
Not all wear and tear of cloth diapers can be mended, but if it’s possible to fix it’s certainly worth doing. Amy from Maker Mama shows how she repaired the loose elastic on a diaper cover. Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial showing how to make a baby girl’s Easter dress. It can be customized in so many ways – with or without contrasting fabric on the bodice, trim at the hem, etc. The… Read more ... 
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this chambray messenger bag for kids. The bag was inspired by The Tale of Peter Rabbit and is part of the Once Upon a Thread series at… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making little boys’ boxer briefs. It’s her contribution to Celebrate the Boy 2011. Her pattern is available in one size – a boys’ 3/4, but you could… Read more ... 
Amanda from Dandelions & Lace shows how to make these super cute Marshmallow Bunny Plushies. They look just like those sugar coated ones that appear in the stores every Easter! (Peeps!) Unlike their sugar-y counterparts, these guys won’t rot your… Read more ... 
