Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Staci from Crafty Staci created this fabric cornucopia centerpiece for Thanksgiving, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. The quilted layers of fabric give it stability and shaping. Love it! Get the how-to.
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Clare from Mummushka’s Bushkies shares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute puppy softie. He’s made from recycled knitwear. If you have some stained, torn, or outgrown shirts or sweaters, you can give them new… Read more ... 
Stephanie from The Crimson Owl created this fabulous appliqued tank, inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
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shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a no-sew pom pom flower garland. You can make the fluffy flowers out of long strips of fabric. Time to raid your scrap bin! Get the tute.
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Sew4Home shows how to make a set of fabric napkins. Three of the four sides of each napkin have simple turned under heam, while the fourth is bound in a contrast fabric. What a cool look! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Jeanine from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make a simple tooth fairy pouch. The little felt pouch has a tooth-shaped pocket on the front for the tooth to go in, and larger pocket at the back for the cash. … Read more ... 
Sarah from Simply Step Back shows how she refashioned a too-big sweater into a stylish cowlneck tunic. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
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Virginia from Gingercake shows how to make these cute little gnomes with scrap fabric bodies. They’re quick to make and sooo sweet! You could easily turn them into Christmas ornaments with the addition of a little hanging loop on his… Read more ... 
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blogs over at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to stitch fabric and paper together to make cute little book ornaments for your Christmas tree. The insides of the book are made out… Read more ... 
Thimble shows how to make a bicycle seat cover out of oilcloth. The slick surface repels water and easily wipes clean. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home has the how-to for making a set of placemats for your holiday table. Get the how-to.
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Looking for more things to sew for Thanksgiving? Check out these sewing patterns we found on Etsy.… Read more ... 
The zig zag edge created by pinking shears
is more than just a decorative finish. Those little triangles notches are actually pretty useful . Chris from Pickup Some Creativity explores the more functional uses of the notched edge. It’s part… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas guest blogs in the Make It For Winter series at The Train to Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make some earwarmers embellished with a fun fabric flower. You can make them from… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shows how to make a little girl’s dress with a tie-top bodice. You can get so much wear out of a dress like this. Wear it over leggings and a long-sleeved shirt in… Read more ... 
Head over to Cheep Ideas to find out how to make this beautiful embroidered decorative pillow. Katie made it as an anniversary gift for her husband, and stitched it with the date of their wedding. She made it entirely out… Read more ... 
