Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kirstin from kojodesigns writes on her blog about a longtime New Year’s Eve tradition in her family. They’d make tape recorded conversations as the family reflected upon the past year and their hopes for the coming year(s). This year, she… Read more ... 
Craft Leftovers has the how-to for making this laundry bag that folds and Snaps
into a small square for storage in between laundry trips. The handles from braided fabric scraps add a pop of color. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth guest blogs at Make It From Scratch with a tutorial for making these pretty scrappy scarves. If you’ve got any fabric scraps left over from your Christmas sewing, this is a great… Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made this birthday outfit for a friend’s daughter who was turning one. It features fabric printed with cupcakes
and sprinkles, but what makes me weak in the knees is the appliqued cupcake complete with… Read more ... 
Heather from My Kind of Wonderful shows how to refashion a man’s tie into a cute headband for a baby girl. What a sweet way for her to wear something of her daddy’s around all day! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Michelle from Keyka Lou Patterns shares a tip on her blog for keeping a straight edge when closing an opening after having turned a sewn item right side out. No more tell-tale humps or indents showing where the turning gap… Read more ... 
Alexis from Lex and My Mama Made It shows that a comfy shirt needn’t be a frumpy shirt with this off-the-shoulder t-shirt refashion. Go to the tutorial.
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Lynette from Get Your Craft On! and All the Trend has the how-to for making these oversized snake softies. Each one is 5 feet long! I’m lovin’ those ssssnakey eyes and long ssssnakey tongue! Get the tutorial.
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Whosies from Whosies & Whatnots shares a tip on her blog (Whosies… Written Whatnots) for using dollar store ponytail elastics to tame your bobbins. It’s so simple, and yet so brilliant! See how she does it.
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When her son outgrew his much-loved pajamas, Joan from Nini Makes didn’t send get rid of them. Instead, she cut them up and used the fabric to make sweet little teddy bears for both of her children to sleep with. … Read more ... 
Megan from MeganNielsen.com offers a free downloadable tutorial for making this versatile wrap cardigan. It looks great cinched with a belt, but it also looks good hanging loose. Those with baby bumps will be happy to know that it works… Read more ... 
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pocket bib for baby’s feeding time. If you have a messy eater, the pocket will help catch the food before it hits the floor. Get the how-to.
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Threads magazine shows how to create pleated edging of pleated organza. They used a Perfect Pleater, which is now on my “must have” sewing accessory list. Get the how-to.
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Threads magazine shows how to make this stylish vest out of a circular piece of fabric. It’s as simple as drafting a circle, cutting the armholes, and binding it off. Get the instructions from Threads magazine.
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Mama Monster from Made By the Mama Monster shows how to make a fabric headband. The edges are left raw, a popular look with the added bonus of an easy seam finish. Add a large fabric flower for a dramatic… Read more ...