Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to creat quick, easy, and fabulous Valentine’s dishtowels using rick rack trim. Store-bought white towels are stitched with rick rack in various sizes and shades of pink and red. Love! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Deborah from Purple Pinwheel and Wonderwoman Creations shows how to make a Valentine’s heart pillow with a pocket that holds love notes for your sweetheart. Get the tutorial.
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Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a diaper clutch with an easy Velcro closure. It’s sized perfectly to hold a travel pack of wipes and a diaper or two. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
Dom from Crafted shows how to make a garland of handstitched felt hearts with little square patches. They’re cute on the garland, but you can also use them individually as ornaments. Get the how-to.
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Mariska from No Time To Be Boredshows how to give a store-bought fleece blanket a designer look by sewing a layer of flannel on the top. Use a designer flannel print to make a blanket that looks like it… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows off her newly organized sewing space, and gives some good ideas for creating functional – and attractive – organization for all of the tools, fabrics, and notions that we sewing types like to… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern for her fabulous shawl collar jacket. Love, love! It’s an adult size medium, but there are no closures so it would probably work for someone slightly smaller or slightly larger. … Read more ... 
You can find a free downloadable PDF pattern for this Reversible Bucket Bag over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. It’s an excerpt from the book The Bag Making Bible
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Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial and template for making this sweet Bear Hugs Valentine’s onesie. The cute little bear is made from felt and stitched down by hand. This sweet design works equally well for boys and girls. … Read more ... 
Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag. It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour. The unique handles can be worn as… Read more ... 
Cut Out + Keep user Marta Angela shows how to make warm winter gear for your dog. The basic doggie coat/shirt can be customized in so many ways! Get the tutorial.
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Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making a tiered ruffle dress that’s both pretty and practical. The sleeveless dress can be worn over a long-sleeved tee and leggings in the winter, but can also be worn in… Read more ... 
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet princess crown headband. It’s quick to make from felt and hot glue – no sewing required. Get the tute.
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Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Cupcakes and Roses t-shirt, inspired by a similar shirt from BabyGap. This would be awesome for Valentine’s Day! Get the how-to.
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For the child who loves the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Arianna from Still Parenting tells how she created this clever caterpillar softie. Just like the story, he starts out as a fat little caterpillar. But turn him inside… Read more ... 
