Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a tutorial on her blog telling how to make a headband with cat ears attached. Put on the headband – instant cat dress-up! Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this sundress with knotted straps and coordinating ruffled leggings. The body of the dress is pieced from a… Read more ... 
Adults don’t usually look forward to growing a year older, but kids like to wear their increasing years like a badge of honor. So why not make them a birthday shirt so that everyone will know exactly how old they… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity created these brightly colored storage buckets for her recent laundry room. They’re actually recycled aluminum cans with fabric liners. This is such a cute and practial idea, and she shares a tutorial showing how she… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this super cute military-themed dress for a little girl. Get the how-to.
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Elizabeth from To Be Charmed shows how to make a pouf pillow with ruffles and applique. What a pretty pillow! Go to the tutorial.
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Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s pretty summer frock in just half an hour. Get the tute.
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Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Very Biased Skirt for girls. The body of the skirt and the rows of fabric strips are all cut on the bias. This is such a stunning… Read more ... 
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute mini-tote purse out of an old pair of jeans. Beading and a happy bow tied around one of the handles are a fun combination… Read more ... 
Tascha from TLK Designs is giving away a handmade kitchen set – a pretty apron and six cloth napkins to match. Deadline for entry is Tuesday, September 7th, 2010. Go to TLK Designs for details and to enter.
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Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to make a self-binding baby blanket. Rather than applying a separate piece of fabric to bind the edges, a self-bound blanket wraps a portion of the back layer around… Read more ... 
Lisa from U-Handbag shares a free pattern on her blog for this fabulous pleated bag, the “For Pleat’s Sake” tote. This is like a double-dip of goodness for me – a pretty purse and a clever pun. Go to the … Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid tells how to add sewing snaps
to a sewing project using a snap setting tool. Go to the tutorial.
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Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s … Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows off her magic tie trick. No, it doesn’t pull a rabbit out of a hat or perform any other sleight of hand. But it does make the tail of a necktie… Read more ... 
