Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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… 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.
[photo from Eighteen 25]
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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 ... 
Laura Bray from Katydiddy tells how she made this awesome canvas trick or treat bag for her daughter using a favorite fabric print and a canvas tote bag. The tote was printed with an advertising logo, which she strategically covered… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing in No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for making this super sweet Princess and the Pea
softie playset. It includes a simple little princess doll and a stack of stuffed mattresses. What a fun idea!! Get the … Read more ... 
Neeza from Neeza Needles loved the look of her pareo (long wraparound skirt) but didn’t love always having to be sure that it was tied correctly. A little bit of sewing converted it to an elastic waist skirt. She shares… Read more ... 
Kirsten and Jordan fromKojoDesigns help Dana from MADE with her Celebrate Yellow series by sharing a tutorial for making a messenger bag. It features yellow fabric, of course. Freezer paper stencil allows you to customize it with the recipient’s… Read more ... 
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Coastal Curtsy skirt. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the drape at the back! I bet you’ll be surprised to learn that this was sewn with just ONE… Read more ... 
The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make these fabric pumpkins. She used upholstery samples to make hers. What a great idea! The heavy fabric is a perfect pairing for this fall-themed… Read more ... 
It never fails that the weather turns off cold just in time for Halloween. While it helps set the mood for Halloween, the colder temps generally mean that trick or treat costumes get covered up with a sweater or jacket. … Read more ... 
Naptime Crafters shares a free pattern and tutorial for this sweet little strappy romper. SO cute! The pattern is the size of her 7 month old baby, but could be adapted larger or smaller. Go to the free pattern and … Read more ... 
