Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Thrifty Decor Chick shows how she made these throw pillows from placemats. Each pillow is made from one placemat, with the stuffing inserted between the front and lining layers. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Get the how-to.
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Vegbee from Just Tutes shows how to make this sunhat. The brim snaps up on either side for a cowboy look. Without the Snaps
the wide brim provides coverage from the sun. She shows it made for her children, but… Read more ... 
Craftster user TML Girl made this v-neck tank from an old tee and a bit of polyester she had laying around. She shares a tutorial on Craftster. Get the how-to.
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Calamity Kim shows how she keeps her kitchen towels where they belong, hanging over the oven handle, and not spilled out on to the floor. She added snaps
to keep the towel from slipping off the bar. Brilliant! Read more … Read more ... 
Don’t let a hole ruin your favorite pair of jeans. Patch it up instead, and keep the jeans out of the landfill and some money in your pocket. Viola & Pearl shows how to do it. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Living in the Southern US, we get our fair share of cockroaches. Nothing can send me screaming from a room faster than the sight of a cockroach scurrying across my floor. But if for some reason you want to have… Read more ... 
Most of the time my sewing machine is like a dear, dear friend. But when tension problems arise, there’s no denying that it is indeed a piece of machinery. With so many moving parts, there are plenty of things that… Read more ... 
This little gnome looks like he’s thinking some magical thoughts. He’d be super sweet appliqued on a onesie, a bib, or on the side of a soft baby block. Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for free. Go to the … Read more ... 
Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps. The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store. Go to the video tutorial.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets. She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners. Go to the tutorial. Mitered corners are a fantastic way to achieve a polished, professional look… Read more ... 
Look at this pretty patchwork diaper bag! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making one Moda Bakeshop. Get the how-to.
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[tags]sewing, tutorial, patchwork, diaper, bag, tote[/tags]
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If you’ve considered using cloth diapers on your baby but have balked at the price for the initial setup, consider making your own. Craftster user agrafikartist shares a tutorial for making eco-friendly cloth diapers. Go to the tutorial. Sewing pattern: … Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shows what she did with a onesie she found on the clearance rack. She added a skirt with ruffles for a fabulous ruffle dress. Read more and see more photos at MADE.
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Head over to Janome Sew4Home to find out how to make this Strips & Stripes tablecloth. Get the tute. Tutorial: Ruffled table cloth from a tiered skirt Easy DIY Fitted Tablecloth Sewing Tutorial Sewing pattern: Lace skirt from a … Read more ... 
Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll from Future Craft Collective continue their Summer Camp series on Craftzine, this time with a tutorial for making a bag to hang from the handles of a scooter. Go to the tutorial.
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