Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth. Go to the tutorial.
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Sharp corner points can make or break the final look of your sewing projects, especially in areas like pockets, collars, or tote bag corners. Achieving crisp, clean corners requires precise clipping and turning techniques. This tutorial will walk you through… Read more ... 
Sally from Sew Sally breaks down the basics of creating buttonholes in a simple, approachable manner that anyone can follow. For her Sew, Mama, Sew! article, she starts by emphasizing the importance of measuring your button first, as this will… Read more ... 
Anything But Normal creates these large storage buckets by covering an old laundry bucket with scrapbook paper (paint bucket would also work), and then sews a fabric liner. See how she does it.
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C & T Publishing Blog shares a tutorial for making this Cherry Cupcake Dolly, designed by Gladys Love. So cute, I could just eat it up! Go to the instructions.
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I don’t know how many times I’ve been rockin’ along on a quick sewing project, only to discover that I have to turn a really long strap inside out. On this step alone, my productivity grinds to a halt. Christine … Read more ... 
Keep your hair out of your face with this cool braided fabric headband. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
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A Room of One’s Own shows how to make this very handy bookmark. Not only does it mark the page in your book, but there’s a pocket attached to hold your eyeglasses. Go to the tutorial.
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Give last year’s bikini a quick update by adding a ruffle to the top. Find out how from love… Maegan. Go to the tutorial.
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Show your red,white, and blue with these ric-rac flowers. Vickie Howell shows how to make them. Get the tute!
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Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out. We also… Read more ... 
Fina from The Sock Drawer is holding her first giveaway on her blog, Inside My Sock Drawer. Up for grabs is one of these Sweet Emily Dolls. See her blog for entry details. Deadline is August 1, 2009.
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The double-turn hem is one of the simplest ways to finish an edge. You can make this hem as deep or as narrow as you wish. Find out how to make this hem at Janome Sew4Home.
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Bethany from A Wednesday Afternoon shows how to make this uber-cute owl purse. My must-sew list just grew a little longer! Go to the tutorial.
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A cut on hem uses a serger to create a finished edge with minimal effort. It looks as if you applied a separate band of fabric on the edge, but in actuality it’s all about how you fold and serge… Read more ... 
Kathie Sever and Bernadette Noll of Future Craft Collective post a tutorial on Craftzine showing how to make this wet/dry pool bag. Go to the tutorial.
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