Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a free pattern for a baby bib. Bibs are one of my favorite gifts to make for baby showers. The sewing is relatively easy, and they always turn out cute – whether you embellish them… Read more ... 
Camille from Mother Lode shares a tutorial for making simple quilted coasters. Two 5″ squares will yield one coaster – perfect for reducing the size of your scrap bin! Get the how-to.
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Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution, shares a collection of hints for mending denim. Whether it’s a pair of jeans or a favorite skirt, these tips will help you work with the unique features of this fabric to extend the… Read more ... 
Cubic Dreams made this summer dress out of a man’s dress shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The loose fit is perfect for muggy summertime days! Go to the tutorial.
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Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making this sundress for little girls. The straps are made from ribbon, which has a double bonus of being easy AND cute! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Many parents of small babies keep a paci with them at all times, just in case they need to quiet a fussing baby. Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial for this handy little pacifier pouch to keep the paci… Read more ... 
Becka from Bedtime Tales shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a springtime wreath. She starts with a grapevine wreath and then adds a fabric bird and fabric leaves. The look is part nostalgia, part whimsical, and… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog for this chalkcloth tablecover. It’s super easy and the kiddos will LOVE being able to mark all over the table without getting yelled at! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this Funny Bunny softie. Their combination of chenille and quilting cotton is perfection! Get the free pattern.
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Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a simple spring beanie for a baby out of knit fabric. You can get the knit from an old t-shirt or onesie. This is such a cute, carefree look for a… Read more ... 
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of soft memory blocks with custom-printed images of baby. She also free-motion stitched the name of the baby on one of the… Read more ... 
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar sure can rock the little boys’ tees! This time she uses a bleach pen and handstitching to create a Quiksilver-inspired tee. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the … Read more ... 
Holly from Beeper Bebe shares a free pattern on her blog, Chez Beeper Bebe, for making this Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled knit fabric. The soft knit is a perfect pairing for this sweet little softie! Go to the free … Read more ... 
Twill, basketweave, jacquard – do you know the difference between these different fabric weaves? Sew4Home does, and they give us the lowdown. Go to the article.
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Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this ruffled headband. Girls (big or little) who love ruffles will love this! Go to the tutorial.
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