Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Hemming tapered pants may seem daunting, but with a little patience and the right technique, it’s a challenge you can definitely overcome. The method shared by My Secret Pocket offers a clear and simple approach to keeping your hem smooth… Read more ... 
Tweet, tweet, need a Valentine’s gift that’s sweet? Try sewing this sweet lovebird stuffie with the free pattern offered by Molly Chicken. He’s quick to make, easy to cuddle, and even sports a pocket where you can stash a sweet… Read more ... 
The next time you sew a purse, try using a tongue lock for a closure. They’re fairly simple to put in. U-Handblog has a tutorial that shows you had to install one.… Read more ... 
Pin and Paper offers a tutorial to make this sweet 3-D stuffed heart toy. The soft toy would be just the thing for little ones, either as a Valentine’s Day surprise or for year-round fun. Get the tutorial.
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Guess where this gorgeous brown rose print from Valori Wells’ Olive Rose fabric line was sighted? I’m not gonna tell you! Go to Valori Wells’ blog to find out.… Read more ... 
Rachel from All it Took Was Just One Stitch shows you how to make a doorstop from a fat quarter. It’s functional AND pretty. It doesn’t get any better than that. Get the tutorial.
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Carry your pet’s water bowl with you on a walk with this handy collapsible fabric dish! Using bright-colored oilcloth, this project stands out with its vibrant and practical design, making it a must-have for pet owners who love style and… Read more ... 
Hillary Lang from Wee Wonderfuls talks with Sew, Mama, Sew about her fabric stash – what she buys, how she organizes it, how she stores it all. Read the interview.… Read more ... 
Here’s a neat way to add some extra “punch” to your fabrics. Use rub-ons that are designed for scrapbooking and papercrafting. Get the scoop from the Hambly Screen Prints blog. Note that they do say that the technique doesn’t… Read more ... 
The Everything Pocket Bag, designed by Chickpea Sewing Studio, really can be used for just about everything. The Everything Pocket Bag is basically a large fabric pocket with a button closure and a wrist strap. You can make one with… Read more ... 
My daughter and I love taking picnics to the park, but I always struggle with how best to transport the food. A typical tote bag is to small at the bottom, but a basket never seems to be tall enough. … Read more ... 
U-Handbag.com offers a tutorial for making this basket-style handbag. Oh, the possibilities! Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Here’s a project that every budding little cook will love – an apron and a chef’s hat to match. Make them with this tutorial offered by Michael Miller fabrics, and see what your child’s imagination will cook up next.
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U-Handblog continues her series on Bag Making for Newbies, with Part II: Choosing Fabrics & Interfacings. Check it out!… Read more ... 
