Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jodi from Pleasant Home guest blogs on Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a heart-shaped mug rug. This soooo needs a big ol’ cup of hot cocoa sitting on it! Get the tute.
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We’ve got some good questions already for the upcoming Q & A with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of the soon-t0-be-released ReSew. What else are you wanting to know? Go to the sneak peek post to submit your own questions.… Read more ... 
Daisy Janie shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to create twisted pintucks. I love the way they paired this technique with a simple patchwork design to show off the directional texture. So cool! Get the tutorial.
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Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Sweet Heart Pouch. You could use this small heart-shaped pouch to package a special Valentine’s present, or just to hold sewing notions or other small items. Get … Read more ... 
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies hares a tutorial on her blog showing how to refashion a plain cardigan into her Tuxedo Cardigan. The gathered panels on the front add structure and lots of style. Get the tute.
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Jodi from Sew Fearless shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Soft Landing airplane. The whole thing is made from soft fabric – even the wheels. This would make such a cute gift for a baby! Go to … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Sleepover Pillowcase. The mix of pretty fabrics makes it special enough to take along for sleepovers. Get the tute.
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Fleece Fun shows how to make a chrysanthemum embellishment from fleece. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing either! The layers of flower shapes are cleverly threaded together with ribbon. The long ribbon ends can then be used to… Read more ... 
Jenny Wilding Cardon gives a video sneak peek of the projects in her soon-to-be-released book ReSew
. The book will show how to transform thrift store garments and linens into new, stylish clothing.
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Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making kids’ pajamas out of pillowcases. The first shows how to make a nightgown, using the pillowcase for the skirt and a t-shirt for the bodice. … Read more ... 
Don’t you hate it when the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirts aren’t so long anymore? Whether it’s from wear and tear, or just shrinkage from repeated washings, those sleeves have an annoying habit of creeping up. Tricia from Leafy Treetop … Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these fabric Valentine’s treat bags. Cuuuuute!!! They’re quick to sew up and you can make them from small bits of fabric. You could sew up enough for… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Love Note reversible coffee sleeve. The clear window on the front of the coffee sleeve gives you a place to display a special love note. … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this soft minky blanket. The edges of the solid minky are bound by a fun cotton print. Get the tutorial.
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Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making a really cute Valentine’s message tee. She used ruffled ribbon to write the words “he loves me” Get the tutorial.
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