Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jamee from Fancy Pants and Homemaker shares a tutorial for adding a contrast cuff to a pair of kids’ pants. This is an easy way to add a punch of color or pattern to make a pair of pants stand… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares part II of her series on drafting patterns for children with a tutorial explaining how to draft a front sloper. Her explanations are details and easy to understand – perfect for the novice (or wannabe… Read more ... 
Sewing Princess shares a tutorial for making her Sailing on the Lake blouse. What a lovely top! Make it from a lightweight fabric for a drapey, easy-going fit. Go to the tutorial.
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Jackie from I Design shows how to use the sandal pattern she purchased from Sewing With Me to create a baby bootie fit for the tiniest fashionista. The open toe slingback style looks like a miniature version of grown-up lady… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a doggie bandana edged with reflective tape. He (or she) can wear the bandana on your evening walks and be easily seen by passing cars. Go to the tutorial.
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Nina from Your Memories Captured and Momma Go Round shows how to add a doily insert to a t-shirt. This is an easy way to add a bit of personality to a plain t-shirt. You can find crocheted doilies at… Read more ... 
Natalie from Piece N Quilt shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making this table runner from overlapping fabric circles. You can get all of the prints you need out of a layer cake of precut fabric. (You’ll… Read more ... 
Alexis from Lex shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fashionable clutch out of a recycled t-shirt. I love the texture of all the overlapping bits of knit! Go to the tutorial.
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It can be frustrating, to say the least, when the interfacing that is supposed to improve a project ends up buckling and bubbling. Nicole Mallalieu from Nicole Mallalieu Design and You SEW, Girl! shares some tips for figuring out what’s… Read more ... 
Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to make your own snap tape. Though its possible to purchase snap tape
already made, she started creating her own because it was difficult to find and not available in the… Read more ... 
Alida from I Make Stuff shows how to refashion a big, boxy t-shirt into a cute maternity shirt. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
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Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create and Delegate shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Everyday Shorts. These banded and bubbled shorts would be awful cute for back-to-school! Raid your scrap bin for the contrast band. … Read more ... 
Head over to Sew Saucy to find out how to make this Football Piggie softie. Isn’t he cute?? Oink! Go to the tutorial.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Bloom with a tutorial showing how to make a clothespin apron out of an old pair of jeans. The repurposed denim creates a sturdy bag for your clothespins, and also happens… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial showing how to embellish a towel. Use fabric that coordinates with your decor to add a quick designer touch to your bathroom or kitchen. Get the how-to.
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