Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
From now until December 23, 2009, you can download a free pattern for this cowl neck shirt by HotPatterns.com at Fabric.com. Additionally, Fabric.com has marked all patterns by HotPatterns.com 15% off until September 28, 2009. Go to the free … Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to make an apron. You can start with an apron pattern, or you can use an existing apron as your starting point. Go to the tutorial.
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Kerri from Kerri Made shares a 2-part tutorial for making this boxed tote bag. The simple lines make this a striking tote. Link to tutorial part 1. Link to tutorial part 2.
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Kayte Terry, author of Complete Embellishing and Applique Your Way, shares a tutorial on CraftStylish showing how to make this Stitches and Stripes tote bag. This is a great project for raiding your scrap bin. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
If you like sock monkeys, you’ll love this sock monkey costume! Jen Muecke shares a tutorial… Read more ... 
The folks at Threads magazine show how to acheive this scallop edge finish on your sewing machine using pearl cotton and a blind hem stitch. This looks like such a cool technique! (Adding it to my “must try” list.) Go … Read more ... 
The Food Network shares a tutorial for making this cupcake Halloween costume. This is so cute! I especially like the sprinkles made from foam hair rollers. Get the how-to.
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Bernina’s Sewing Republic shows how to make to make this throw pillow, designed by Stacy Schlyer. Though it looks like your basic square throw pillow, this pillow has a secret pocket on the side. Go to the tutorial.
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Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to… Read more ... 
Go to Amy Butler’s website to see the promotional photos of Love, her upcoming fabric line for Rowan Fabrics. I have to admit, the very first sneak peeks I saw left me a little lukewarm, but these examples of the… Read more ... 
This one is for all you felt food addicts out there! Flickr user Hannah Hoosier shows how to make this felt waffle cone with a Flickr photo set tutorial. This ice cream will never melt and never add to your… Read more ... 
Christine from Christine Sews tells how to make purse straps out of pleather. Sure, you can buy them already made, but then your choices are fairly limited. Make them yourself and make them the color and length that best suits… Read more ... 
Infarrantly Creative guest-blogs on U Create with a tutorial showing how to make this kid’s travel pillow. It wraps around the child’s neck to offer support while he sleeps. The plush is soft on the neck, and the stuffed animal… Read more ... 
Kellie from Greenhab and Green Phone Booth shares a tutorial on Make It From Scratch showing how to make this sleep mask. This would make an awesome Christmas gift. Get busy making them now, and you’ll have your Christmas list… Read more ... 
At our house, we’ve moved almost exclusively to cloth napkins. They’re softer, they’re cheaper, and they’re better for the environment. Usually we just use random napkins that I’ve purchased at yard sales, but for nicer family dinners something a little… Read more ...