Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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 ... 
Morgan from Morgan Made It shares a tutorial for making a camera case. It’s an easy project and it can be made out of fabric in your scrap bin. She made hers in just 15 minutes. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a pillowcase dress with a pleated ruffle around the bottom, and a sash to tie around the waist.
It’s part of the Sew A Dress For… Read more ... 
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these fun Easter Egg Hunt Bags. The bags are quick to make from felt, with rows of ric rac and other trim creating colorful stripes that remind me… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations guest blogs at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of pants into a craft organizer. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial.
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Virginia Lindsay from Gingercake guest blogs at Whip Up with a free pattern for making her retro-licious Flirty Apron. The rounded half-apron is trimmed with a ruffle, but the cutest thing has to be those heart-shaped pockets. Love! Get the … Read more ... 
The giveaway for a copy of ReSew by Jenny Wilding Cardon ended last night, so tonight I’m happy to announce the winner.
According to random.org, our winning commenter is…. 
Lucky commenter #82, Kim, who said: I already love to sew … Read more ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddyshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute shamrock hairband for St. Patrick’s Day. You can assemble the felt shamrock embellishment using fabric glue, but it would be also be easy to stitch… Read more ... 
