Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a boxy sweater more fitted. Get the tutorial.
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Jen from Tatertots and Jello guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a Christmas dishtowel with a cute bunting applique. Rows of ruffles at the bottom add to the design. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
I’m guest blogging over at Lark Crafts with a tutorial for making a Flip-Top Notepad Cover. It’s an easy project to sew, and quick to make, too. You could make a batch to give out as Christmas gifts to friends… Read more ... 
Head over to Lark Crafts to find out how to make a pair of fleece mittens. Their tutorial is an excerpt from the book Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause
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Amanda from Snazzle Craft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this felt Santa beard and moustache. This is so cute!! Go to the tutorial.
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Schwin W from Schwin & Schwin shows how to make a beautiful tree skirt. She uses quilted fabric and adds fur trim and appliques. Get the how-to.
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Virginia from Gingercake and ginia18shares a free tutorial for making a sweet Winter Caroler softie. She’s weighted at the bottom so you can stand her up on your mantel or side table. You can use your own fabrics to… Read more ... 
From cocoa mixes to candies, many homemade holiday gifts are given in plain glass jars. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a cute fabric bow to tie around the neck… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World and Gratz Industries shares a tutorial showing how to make super fabulous felt stockings. She combines two of her free tutorials – her Swell Stocking and her Neato Ornaments – to create a whole… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture announces their newest ePattern – a tutorial for a set of three gingerbread men. The softies are 9”, 12” and 15” tall. These would be so much fun to make with kids! The pattern is $4.50 US. Read… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pocketmaking madness with a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pleated patch pocket with a yoke. Go to the tutorial.
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Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a patchwork scarf or scarflette. I love the gathered stripes and the bright prints she used in her example! This would be a… Read more ... 
Cecilia from So Tei Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these colorful ornaments. They’re made with small bits of fabric and styrofoam balls. Pretty ornaments that aren’t breakable!! This is happy news for those of… Read more ... 
Melissa from HoneyScrap shows how she made a ruffled tree skirt out of an inexpensive fleece blanket. You can find these blankets at discount stores, or you may have one on hand already. Go to the tutorial.
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Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute Christmas ornament bunting from craft felt. I love the different patterns on each of the ornaments! Get the tute.
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