Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Louise Cutting gives the how-to at Threads Magazine for binding the edges of a garment with a raw-edge bias tape treatment. The raw edges of the bias tape lend a softer look to a more structured garment, such as a… Read more ... 
Mama Lusco shares a tutorial on her blog for making a hat inspired by the children’s classic book, The Cat in the Hat. Wear it on March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Go to the tutorial.
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Sachiko from Tea Rose Home and Tea Rose Company shows how to make a tunic dress for a little girl. Ruffles at the neck and a tiered skirt give it plenty of the frills that girls can’t resist. Go to … Read more ... 
Rebecca from Happy Baby Designs and This Present Life shares a tutorial for making a pennant-style banner to welcome a new baby. The points of the banner spell out baby’s name. If you’re hosting a baby shower, this would make… Read more ... 
Head over to Prudent Baby to find out how to make this reversible baby bib with tie closures. The simple pattern allows many ways to customize with shaping, fabric choice, or fun trim. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this Cool & Cozy Pet Bed. One side of the cushion is made from cotton (the cool side), and the other is made from fleece (the cozy). Go to the tutorial.
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Keep your stationery supplies all neat and tidy in this stationery organizer. Stitchy Britt has the how-to on her blog. Go to the tutorial.
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Holly from Chez Beeper Bebe and Beeper Bebe joins in Celebrate the Boy month with a tutorial for making a fabric version of a paratrooper toy. I love this so much!! The plastic soldier gets replaced with a fabric softie,… Read more ... 
Melissa from May & Mae and The Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making a child’s wallet from laminated fabric. The laminated fabric gives a slick texture and shine that kids find appealing, but more importantly helps protect from… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to dress up a plain t-shirt by adding simple square “flower” embellishments. This simple addition takes a plain tee from drab to fab! Go to the … Read more ... 
Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a beach bag out of a shower curtain. Make one now to be ready for a spring beach trip or summertime afternoons… Read more ... 
Naomi from Omi Creates joins Celebrate the Boy month with a free pattern and tutorial for a baby boy onesie. The onesie is sized for a 6-month-old baby boy. If you have an older or younger baby, you’ll need to… Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows a simple way to make a fabric headband for an infant. The stretchy fabric from a nylon headband helps keep it on her head without being uncomfortable. Get the how-to.
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Get a handle on all those receipts floating around in your purse with a small wallet designed to keep them together and organized. Skip to My Lou has the how-to for making a receipt wallet out of oilcloth
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Laura from Laura’s Birdnest shares a tutorial on her blog for making what she calls, “the easiest apron you will ever make.” Judging from the tutorial, I think she’s right. But don’t let the title fool you – it may… Read more ... 
