Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Susan from Living with Punks shares a tutorial at Whip Up showing how to make an easy felt bat mask. It’s a quick project and one that the kids will love. Go to the tutorial.
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LiEr from ikat bag continues the pattern drafting series on her blog with a bit about how to create darts and princess seams. Darts and princess seams turn a relatively 2-dimensional garment into one that fits perfectly around a 3-dimensional… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a brimmed beanie hat. Cute, cute! You can make one from fleece or an old sweater, depending on the… Read more ... 
Vanessa from LBG Studio takes part in Inspire to Create at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make an art journal for kids and grownups alike. The fabric notebook cover is easily closed with an elastic… Read more ... 
Neeza from Neeza Needles shows how to make a ringsling baby carrier. The gorgeous fabric she uses in her example is repurposed from a pareo (wrap skirt). Get the tutorial.
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Olivia from Olivia in NC shares a tutorial at No Big Dill showing how to make her No Big Dill Monster Softie from felt. Isn’t he CUTE?? I’m lovin’ the trio of pompom eyes! And if you give him a… Read more ... 
Shannon from googiemomma shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this pretty ruffled tank. I love the way the striped fabric looks when it’s all gathered up into ruffles! Go to the tutorial.
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Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how she added a sequined pocket to a plain t-shirt in order to recreate the look of a designer top. The little bit of sparkle transforms the plain tee! Get … Read more ... 
Emily from Toad’s Treasures shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a paint can into a craft caddy. You can put your larger supplies in the can itself, while smaller tools like pencils and scissors… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pint-sized gathered apron. I love the bias trim around the edges of the apron!! (I’m a sucker for printed bias tape…) Get the how-to.… Read more ... 
Amy from Naptime Crafters shows how to make Halloween finger puppets. She includes instructions for making a spooky spider, a ghost, a jack-o-lantern, and a candy corn. She also shows how to dress up a plain jar to make a… Read more ... 
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup guest blogs at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make this cute bat softie for Halloween. Get the how-to.
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Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this spider t-shirt for her son. The oversized brown spider is appliqued to a purchased t-shirt. Make one special for Halloween, or make one just… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this D-ring belt with custom printed webbing in just 30 minutes. She takes advantage of the very long canvas with a design that incorporates the… Read more ... 
