Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Why do tomatoes make such a satisfying place to stick our sewing pins? I don’t know, but I do know that the tomato pincushion is a classic. Claire from Blah to TADA! shows how to make your own tomato… Read more ... 
Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making these cute swim reversible swim cover-ups for little girls. Go to the tutorial.
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Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these… Read more ... 
Ironing is crucial to the success of a sewing project, but we often get so wrapped up in our love for fabrics, and machines, and gadgets that we forget that these workshorses need maintenance to continue to function properly. Head… Read more ... 
Jennifer Casa from J*Casa Handmade shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Leisurely shirred sundress for girls. What a carefree look for summer! Go to the free pattern.
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Rachel from Sew Ambitious shows how to transform a pair of pants into a pair of bubble shorts for little girls. I love the contrast band at the bottom! This quick refashion is a great way to repurpose a pair… Read more ... 
Jeanine from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how easy it is to make a clothespin bag from a hand towel. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Go to the tutorial.
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Click over to Prudent Baby to find out how to make this cute Hamptons Hooded Beach Towel for little kids. A bath sheet (oversized towel) gets paired with a yard of printed cotton to make a fabulous wrap for drying… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running with Scissors and Primo Bambino shares a free pattern & tutorial for making these super cute bath mitt puppets. The downloadable PDF includes patterns for a shark, fish, and alligator bath mitt from washcloths or towels. Go … Read more ... 
Dana from MADE guest blogs over at luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make fitted sheets for a baby crib or toddler bed. They’re easier than you think and allow you to create custom bedding for your child’s room. … Read more ... 
Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this lavender sachet that’s shaped like a tea bag. (Love that little fabric tea bag hangtag!) This is a quick project, perfect for a last-minute gift. … Read more ... 
Sharon from lovely bud shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun market bag. The bag is made from a plain t-shirt, which she then prints with stamped images. Use a purchased stamp, or get creative and carve… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to turn a pillowcase into this fabulous Retro Ruffle Pillowcase Dress for toddler girls. Don’t have a pillowcase handy? Use vintage sheets or your favorite cotton yardage. Get the tute! [photo from Simply… Read more ... 
Julie Kundhi from julie-k shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create a fabric photo frame applique. The photo slides in behind the frame made from fabric and clear vinyl. What a cool idea for a Mother’s Day… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows how to achieve a hemstitch on your sewing machine using a wing needle. The technique works best on natural fibers, such as linen. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Threads Magazine]
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Laura Bray from Katydiddy shares a tutorial on her blog for making this super cute garland out of fabric houses. You can get creative giving each house its own little personality! Make some houses tall and skinny, and others short… Read more ... 
