Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Window Pillow. The patchwork pillow frames squares of four different fabric prints. This was part of her Boudoir Pillow entry in last week’s So You Think… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make a thread rack from pegboard. Using pegboard means you don’t have to fuss with measuring, marking, and drilling a jillion little holes. Go to the tutorial.
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Christine from From an Igloo shows how to make her Playful Days dress, a double-layer shirred sundress. I love the contrasting fabric peeking out of the bottom! Get the how-t0.
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Sew4Home shows how to make this ruffled table runner. The long ruffles are easily made from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) strips. Go to the tutorial.
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Summer shorts are easily made from a pair of long jeans. Celiac and Crafts shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, jeans, shorts, refashion[/tags] Looking for more Shorts patterns? Check out these patterns we… Read more ... 
Claudia posts on Wardrobe Refashion with a picture of the padded carrying case she made for her DVR. Rather than fussing with layering batting between the shell and the lining, she used an old crib bumper to make the body… Read more ... 
Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a tutorial on her blog, Jean Repair, for turning a pair of wide-legged jeans into skinny jeans. Not only does this refashion save you from having to purchase a new pair of… Read more ... 
Isn’t this sausage dog pull-along sock softie by the cutest thing?? It’s not enough that he has those bit stitched down puppy dog eyes, or the floppy ears, or the cool striped body. Nope, he’s got wheels, too!! He’s a… Read more ... 
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a free pattern on her blog for this squirrel softie. What a cute little guy!! I’m lovin’ the tuft of yarn for the bushy squirrelly tail! Go to the free pattern.
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Liz from Baby Hank and Say Yes to Hoboken shows how to make this throw pillow embellished with an oversized bow. The neutral fabric and the monochromatic scheme give it a refined, elegant look. Get the how-to.
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Kids aren’t the only ones who get dirty at school. All of the art projects and hands-on activities can take their toll on teachers’ clothes as well. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog for this… Read more ... 
Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial showing how to create her Guerilla Cooking MonoMittens. This unique oven mitt is long enough to wrap around a hot pot and has spaces for both of your hands. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Rebekah from Potholes & Pantyhose guest blogs over at U Create with a pattern and tutorial showing how to make this sweet Springy Little Lamb softie. Go to the pattern and tutorial.
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Mandy fromSugar Bee Craft Edition shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to add shirring to the classic pillowcase dress. This would make a pretty new sundress for summer! Go to the tutorial.
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The smallest design elements are often the inspiration for larger projects. Such is the case with this awesome toiletry bag created by Pascale of //Between the Lines///. She was inspired by the cuffs on a old shirt that were… Read more ... 
