Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Christine from Christine Sews shares a tutorial telling how to make a shower curtain. Go to the tutorial.
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Sharla from My Little Gems and Little Gems Shop shows how to make a car cozie fabric storage roll for cars. The long fabric roll has pockets to store individual cars, as well as a fabric “road” for them to… Read more ... 
When I repurpose a pair of pants, I’m often left with a lone zipper. I have been saving them thinking that oneday I’ll find a good use for the zippers that doesn’t involve hours of picking seams. Now, with this… Read more ... 
Who says that keeping up with the latest fashion trends has to cost lost of money? Jessica from Happy Together shows how she recycled a sweater into a pair of stylish knit boots. Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her series on repurposed scarves with a tutorial showing how to turn an old scarf into a cute little owl softie. If you’ve got any babies or small children on your Christmas… Read more ... 
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity shares a tutorial for a fun turkey-shaped placecard for your Thanksgiving table. It’s based off of a pincushion pattern, so after Thanksgiving is all over you can send your guests home with a turkey-shaped pincushion.… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shows how to make this scarf with lace edging at the bottoms. The silk will be soooo soft against your skin, and a pretty contrast with a tweedy winter coat. Go to the tutorial.
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Nothing makes me happier on a gray, rainy day than bright, happy colors. So why are umbrellas mostly so boring? That can change with this article at Threads Magazine. They show you how you can recover your umbrella. It’s… Read more ... 
Craftzine has the how-to for this stripy apron. It’s an excerpt from The Sewing Bible
by Ruth Singer. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine]
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Oilcloth Addict shows how you can make reusable gift tags for your Christmas giftgivingf rom chalkcloth and oilcloth. Not only are they pretty, they’re practical, too. Go to the tutorial.
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KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for making this ruffled fabric pomander ornament. You can make it from your scrap bin, and there’s no sewing involved. Go to the tutorial.
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Threads Magazine has the how-to for making loops in soutache braid. You can use this braid to applique decorative designs and patterns on to your sewing projects. Go to the tutorial.
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Kellie from Greenhab and The Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch for making this Tinkerbell fairy costume. She made it as a gift for a birthday party her daughter was invited to. With a felt… Read more ... 
If you enjoy mixing fabric prints, Shelly from 7 Layer Studio has a project for you! She shows how to make this reversible cafe apron. Each side of the apron is pieced from several coordinating fabric prints. Go to the … Read more ... 
These fabric pumpkins by Thompson Family-Life may not be edible, but they are still utterly delicious! I’m loving her fabric choices, especially the doily appliqued to the side of one. She shares a tutorial so you can make some… Read more ...