Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Marion Boddy-Evans from Mad Cat Art Studio shares a downloadable tutorial for making a fabric envelope perfect for a special Valentie’s Day love letter. A pinked square of fabric serves as the “stamp.” Be sure to read how she addressed… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun! has a free pattern and tutorial for making a car seat cover. Made from fleece, the cover sits over a removable car seat to keep a small baby warm when out in the cold winter weather. Get the … Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to use a whipstitch to close the stuffing hole in a pillow or softie. The stitch is nearly invisible. Go to the video tutorial.
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Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for her Couture Cutie dress with a bustle back. It was her winning entry into the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run & Play. The design of her dress… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to the pacifier, the other to a bib or the child’s clothing. Then, when the baby decides to drop the pacifier, it… Read more ... 
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment… Read more ... 
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this beautiful baby dress with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. Though the ruffles are super fancy, it’s made to be comfortable on… Read more ... 
It’s not Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts, and Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a super cute garland from felt versions of the popular candy. Get the tutorial.
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Kirsty from You Had Me At Bonjour shows how to make a hanging organizer to keep all of your remotes happy and together and in one spot. She made hers with four pockets at the bottom for her larger remotes… Read more ... 
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shows how she created a new tablecloth for spring. Instead of sticking with just one print, she pieced several together to create a more eclectic look. Piecing it also means that you don’t have to stick… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew, Mama, Sew! for a free pattern for making this little bullfinch ornament made from bits and pieces of scrap fabric. It’s an excerpt from the book Scandinavian Stitches by Kajsa Wikman. Go to the free pattern.… Read more ... 
I like to think of bias tape as my little magic sewing friend (or maybe my secret weapon?). It finishes off the edges of my fabric so cleanly, and when made from contrasting colors or prints it gives a little… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make a fabric version of an origami paper crane. She uses the folded fabric Japanese cranes to make one-of-a-kind hair accessories for her daughter. Love! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to add elastic to the hood of a coat to keep the cold winds away from your ears. This will work on most hoods that are made with an outer… Read more ... 
The Sewing Dork shows how to make these adorable ruffled pants for little girls. They’ll be cute paired with a simple top, or peeking out from the bottom of a twirly skirt or dress. Go to the tutorial.
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