Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows to make these drool bibs out of an old t-shirt. Old knit fabric is so soft – perfect for wiping baby’s drooly chin! Go to the tutorial.
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Jenya from EvaForeva shares a tutorial for making this beanie hat embellished with a large ruffled flower. The process is actually very simple but the results are stunning! I think it’s got a vintage 1920’s feel to it, but with… Read more ... 
Judith Prior shares a free pattern for this Nancy doll. This fabric art doll pattern is s a blank canvas for experimentation with fabric and fiber. Go to the free pattern.
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If you have an overabundance of plastic grocery sacks AND fabric scraps at your house, check out this tutorial by Constança from Saidos de Concha. She shows to make this scrappy grocery sack holder that will keep the leftover… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to make this ring bearer’s pillow, elegant in its simplicity. Go to the tutorial.
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Threads Magazine shares a tutorial on sewing with the bobbin thread, a machine sewing technique useful when sewing tucks or darts in transparent fabrics. By bringing the bobbin thread through the upper needle, you’ll be able to create a clean… Read more ... 
Care from Obsessively Stitching continues her series of finger puppet tutorials with this tutorial and pattern for making Little Red Riding Hood. Get the how-to and the pattern.
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Tantehilde shares a tutorial for making yarn hair for cloth dolls. Get the how-to.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books
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Lollychops shows a fun project for using up your fabric scraps. She cut out a bunch of butterfly shapes and stacked them, making a fun little embellishment perfect for a brooch or a purse. Or, put a magnet on the… Read more ... 
Vanessa Christenson from V and Co shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making these soft fabric tomatoes. A basket of these would be beautiful on a kitchen table! Go to the tutorial.
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Christy from Sweet Tidings shows how you can make this lovely vintage-style shadowbox that’s also an organizer for your sewing notions. I love it when decorative items also have a useful purpose! This is perfect for when a sewing space… Read more ... 
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial for making this sweet little owl stuffie. Check out the little tuft of ribbon tailfeathers on his hindside! Get the how-to.
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Threads Magazine shows how to make this striking sculpted faux bow trim. It’s gorgeous around a neckline, as in their example! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Republic shares a tutorial on Craftster showing how to make this roll-up sewing supply pouch. Get the how-to. Rainbow Curved Zipper Pouch Free Sewing Pattern Patchwork Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial Color Block Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial… Read more ... 
Rad Linc Crafts shows how to make this reusable gift card holder out of fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rad Linc Crafts]
[via Chica and Jo]
I am a big fan of gift cards
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