Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Christine from Christine Sews explains how she shortened the sleeves on this delicate shirt. The sleeve from lighteight sheer fabric had sequins and embroidered trim just above the hem, which she wanted to maintain. See how she shortened the sleeve… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to alter a pair of pants to take in extra width at the hips. This alteration is for women who carry most of their weight in their waist rather than hips and thighs. Get … Read more ... 
Not only are fabric napkins an earth-friendly choice, they also make for a pretty table setting. Sew4Home shows how you can make a set of fabric napkins out of your favorite fabric print. Go to the tutorial.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach a neckband to a t-shirt. Looking at a finished t-shirt, it seems as if this would be fairly complex. In reality, it’s a simple process. Get the how-to.
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Sarah Cornett from Sarah’s Never-Ending Projects guests blogs on The How-To Girl with a tutorial showing how to refashion a turtleneck into a crewcut with a little ruffle at the neckline. Go to the tutorial.
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Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern… Read more ... 
Unable to find a sleep sack that was long enough for her tall toddler, Confessions of a Sewing Dork created this sleep sack. Not only did she create a sleep sack that fit her child, she did it for only… Read more ... 
Joanna from Chubby Hobby shares a tutorial for making this passport cover from scrap fabrics. This case has pockets for holding two passports, as well as driver’s license and other important travel papers. Get the how-to.
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The first step to learning to sew is to make friends with your machine. All those moving parts and dials can be overwhelming at first, but once you know what they’re used for then you’ll know how to make your… Read more ... 
Wiener Dog Tricks shares a tutorial for this simple baby dress that you can make without a pattern. Because the different pieces are made out of different fabrics, you can make this out of what you can find in your… Read more ... 
Threads Magazine shows how to cover large snaps
with fabric. A little bit of fabric and some handsewing is all it takes. Go to the tutorial.
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One-piece outfits for infants are certainly a convenient way of dresing a baby, but a quickly growing body doesn’t fit them for long. Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans shows how she repurposed an outgrown romper into a long-sleeved shirt for… Read more ... 
You can make this pillow with oversize houndtooth pattern felted sweaters. Transient Expression shows you how. Go to the tutorial.
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Head over to Confessions of a Sewing Dork to find out how to make a wool wrapper for your baby’s cloth diapers. This wrapper is held together with velcro and goes on like a diaper rather than a pull-on cover. … Read more ... 
Puking Pastilles shares a tutorial for making this CD organizer for your car. Made with your favorite fabrics, it’s pretty and it’s practical. My favorite combination! Go to the tutorial.
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