Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Michelle Engel Bencsko of Cicada Studio offers a free downloadable PDF pattern for her Harry Elophante plushie. She shows examples of Mr. Elophante sewn up in her Dogwood and Shade Garden fabric lines. Go to the free pattern.
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Roselie Quinlan of Melly & Me shares a sneak peek of her new fabric line for Lecien Japan, Grandmother’s Flower Garden. This line is marked by old-time patterns in fresh, candy store colors. See more at her blog.
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Shelley from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial for making a set of fully lined tab top curtains. Get the how-to.
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Inspired by the classic children’s book, “Katy No Pocket
,” Laura from We Wilsons designed this kangaroo pocket apron. The little kangaroo peeks his head out from the top of the pocket. Go to the tutorial.
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CraftStylish shows how to make this feminine summer tank from a plain white t-shirt. They refer to it as a bridal t-shirt, intended as something comfortable that a bride could wear while preparing for a wedding. Honestly, I think one… Read more ... 
Pascale from//Between the Lines// offers a tutorial for this 3-way laundry bag. It looks like she made hers from linen. Who knew laundry bags could be so elegant? It’s a simple drawstring bag with a pocket on the back… Read more ... 
luvinthemommyhood shows how to turn a set of sleeves from an adult shirt into a pair of pants for your toddler. The cuffs of the sleeves become the cuffs of the pants. Go to the tutorial.
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The Idea Room shares a pair of tutorials for making swim bags from beach towels. Share shares instructions for a drawstring backpack and a sling bag. When she made them, she purchased two towels: one to sew into the bag… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shows how to make this cool top from a bunch of neckties. They ripped the ties apart (with a seam ripper, of course) to isolate the pretty silk from the bulkier innards. Then, they sewed those strips into… Read more ... 
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs offers a free tutorial for this garden tote. Look at all those pockets! They’re just what you need to tote your garden tools around. Get the tutorial.
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Alhambra I was so well received that Patricia Bravo designed a second installment. She gives us a sneak peek of Alhambra II on her blog, Art Gallery Fabrics – The Creative Blog. Alhambra II includes some of the more… Read more ... 
Yoli’s Sacred Journey shares a photo of a recently completed project that is sacred indeed. It’s called the Sacred Purse, and it’s a round-robin altered purse. This purse has traveled thousands of miles and been touched by many artistic hands… Read more ... 
The How To Gal shows how to make a set of reversible placemats for your table. Make a set, and make eating in a more special event. Get the how-to from The How To Gal.
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KojoDesigns shares a tutorial for a drawstring bag for a wine bottle. They say it can be made in 10 minutes or less. Go to the tutorial.… Read more ...