Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Julie Kundhi from julie-k shows how she made these fabulous pillows out of old button-down shirts. The pockets get repurposed as remote control pockets. Brilliant! Get the how-to.
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Laura from We Wilsons has created a pattern for this handbag (and accompanying tiny drawstring bag) that you can make from a pair of fat quarters. It will be available for sale in her Etsy shop, but she’s allowing 500… Read more ... 
Lollychops shares another cool idea using die-cut fabric shapes. This time she makes a little owl from a stack of fabric circles. (Of course, if you don’t have a die cutting machine, you can always cut the shapes by hand.) … Read more ... 
Katie from matsutake shares a tutorial and free pattern for this ruffled hedgehog softie. Love it!! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
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Angela from Moda Home Mom shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this fabric ABC book and also a snail softie. The fabric book uses printed fabric squares for the individual letter pages, and is backed with charm squares. … Read more ... 
Melissa from Little Polka Dot guest blogs on U Create with a tutorial for making this Christmas ensemble for little girls. The skirt features stripes of ribbons, and the shirt is appliqued with a big pretty present. Go to the … Read more ... 
Ashley from Smashed Peas and Carrots created this flutter-sleeve dress for her daughter. It’s made from fleece, so it’s practical for the cold winter months. Not only did she create a tutorial showing how she made this little dress, she’s… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows how to make a blanket stitch. Use this stitch as a decorative edge stitch or to finish the edges of an applique. Go to the tutorial.
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Ashley from Make It and Love It proves that cute sewing projects aren’t just for the little girls. She shares a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of pants for a little boy out of a pair of… Read more ... 
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make a gathered fabric pumpkin softie. Make a batch and decorate with them from now until Thanksgiving. Go to the tutorial.
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Whosies shares a free pattern for this super cute bat softie at her blog, Whosies… Written Whatnots. These little guys are perfect for Halloween, of course, but don’t limit yourself. How about a happy little yellow bat with daisies on… Read more ... 
It’s less than a week until Halloween, but there’s still time to make a quick Halloween trick-or-treat bag. Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how you can make one in 5 minutes. She starts with a Halloween-themed tea towel. Go to … Read more ... 
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this woven ribbon camera strap. Look at all the colors and patterns! She made it from all of her scrap ribbon. Go to the tutorial.
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Judy Neukam shares a video tutorial at Threads Magazine’s website showing how to create a perfect dart. AND she does it without using a ton of marking tools. The result is an accurate, smooth dart without a ton of muss… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shares a couple of tutorials to make this set of reverse applique placemats and napkins. I love the bright colors peeking through the fabric prints! Read more about the project and get the links to the tutorials… Read more ...