Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
In my studio I have a box full of vintage pom pom (dingleberry) fringe just waiting for a project. So I was excited when I saw this tutorial at Prudent Baby for a shirred sundress with – get this –… Read more ... 
If you’ve been shopping for maternity clothes lately, you know that they tend to be expensive and not made well. Luckily, you can make most of your maternity wear yourself. Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial roundup just for the mommies-to-be. Go … Read more ... 
I bet you’re wondering why one would need a tutorial to make cut-off jean shorts. After all, you just cut ’em and roll the edges up, right? Wrong. The tapered legs of jeans would make the cuff smaller around than… Read more ... 
Rachel Measham-Pywell from Four Wise Monkeys shares a tutorial over at Quilt Fabric Delights Creative for making her Cutting Cookies reversible apron. It’s sized for a child and uses cookie cutters for the template for the shapes appliqued on the… Read more ... 
Hate sewing buttons on by hand? Sew4Home shows how to stitch them down using your sewing machine. Get the how-to.
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Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to refashion a long-sleeved turtleneck into a short-sleeved top with ruffle detail around the neck. As a bonus, you can use the leftover turtleneck band to make a matching headband. Brilliant!… Read more ... 
Amy from The Idea Room shows how to make fabric carrots. Make a bunch (literally) for a super cute Easter decoration! Go to the tutorial.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, carrot, softie, Easter[/tags]
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Elsie Marley
shares a tutorial on her blog for making this Quick Little Bunny. It’s a sweet little bunny softie made from a sock. Awww…. Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Think Liz shares a free pattern on her blog for her Krista Apron. This apron is all girly-goodness with a ruffle at the bottom and a shirred top. Go to the free pattern.
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Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabric Happy Birthday banner. Make one and create a new family birthday tradition! Go to the tutorial.
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Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how you can add stitching to the back pockets of a pair of inexpensive jeans to get the look of a pair of high-end designer jeans without the huge pricetag. Go … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this hanging door caddy with 9 pockets to organize your lingerie or accessories. Go to the tutorial.
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Vanessa from Little Big Girl and LBG Studio shares a tutorial for making a pretty patchwork pencil pouch. The patchwork strip allows you to show off your favorite fabric prints, even if you only have small scraps left. Go to … Read more ... 
Sandi Henderson shares a free pattern for her Saturday Market Skirt at her blog, Portabellopixie. It’s an excerpt from her soon-to-be-released book Sewing Bits & Pieces: 35 Projects Using Fabric Scraps. Go to the free pattern.
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Rebecca from Hello Marzipan shows how to make a pair of terry cloth shorts for a toddler boy. She stenciled the words “Hunky Pool Boy” on one of the pockets. CUUUUTE!!! Her son will SO get noticed by the ladies… Read more ... 
