Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Yes, you read correctly. Christmas 08 is hardly out the door, and we’re already talking about sewing for Christmas 09. Specifically, CraftApple is announcing an Advent calendar sew-along for Christmas 09. Every year, I say I’m going to make… Read more ... 
Does your fabric stash overflow? Is it taking over your closet, your room, your HOUSE? Then it may be time for some stashbusting. The new year is an excellent time to think about organizing, cleaning out, and using up your… Read more ... 
Create your own custom duvet cover out of two flat sheets. Tamar shows you how in this tutorial on her blog, Nest Decorating. Her example uses a different print on the top and the bottom, which gives an eclectic… Read more ... 
CraftStylish posts instructions for drafting and sewing this one-seam skirt in 30 minutes. Having read through the instructions, though, I have to admit that the term “one seam” is not entirely accurate. In addition to the one seam that you… Read more ... 
Sewing Stars Blog has a great tutorial for making the ladder stitch. If you make pillows or softies, the ladder stitch is one of the most useful hand stitches to know. It can be used to close the stuffing… Read more ... 
In honor of the New Year, CraftStylish gives a tutorial on how to make three different types of zippered pouches: a flap, an overlap, and a zipper pouch. Each type requires only a rectangle of fabric, which also makes this… Read more ... 
A flat-fell seam adds such a finished, professional look to a garment. Heck, just saying the words “flat-fell seam” make me feel finished and professional. CraftStylish shows us how to sew this very nice finishing seam. See the tute here… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shows how to make a handy sewing kit to carry along in your purse. It’s made from an old candy tin and other bits and bobs you probably already have laying around the house. Get the tute here,… Read more ... 
The new Urban Flannel line from Valori Wells is now available! I can’t decide if I like the pink roses or the green diamonds the best. I think I might want them all – every single dreamsicle-y gorgeous piece in… Read more ... 
With pretty fabric on the outside, and french seams on the inside, these pillowcases are luxury through and through! If I laid my head on a pretty pillowcase like this every night, I swear I’d never get out of bed. … Read more ... 
Laurie is the winner of this adorable pattern and I hope she enjoys it 🙂 Thank you Bette of http://www.tomorrowstreasures.etsy.com… Read more ... 
Snow Folks Beanbags! Who knew snow could have so much personality? These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations.… Read more ... 
Snowman Doll This little guy is capped, dressed in his plaid woollies and sweater, muffled up to his eyeballs and just waiting patiently for a winter snowstorm! Designed by
Hi all, I am Linda the felting editor, I am doing the sewing column for a while until the editor applications can be sorted out and approved. We did not want to miss the Holiday season and all the lovely… Read more ... 
