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Cross Blocks Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Mar 7 | Books, Contests & Giveaways, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 88 Comments

Sandra Clemons, author of the new Scrap Patchwork, is here to share a little about the book and give you a free Cross Blocks Zipper Pouch tutorial! Sandra and C&T Publishing are also giving you a chance to WIN a copy of the book...

Madweave Foldover Clutch Tutorial

Mar 4 | Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 6 Comments

Tara J. Curtis uses special weaving techniques and the tool she created, the Tjaye Fabric Weaving Needle, to create beautiful items with fabric. Tara showed us how to make the Woven Chevron Pillow earlier this month, and now she has her original design for the Madweave Foldover Clutch featuring a classic tumbling blocks design. The weaving gives this bag such a lovely, unique look!...

Sew Easy Sunglasses Case

Mar 3 | Sewing Classes, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns, Sewing With Kids, Teach a Friend to Sew | Beth | with 3 Comments

Laura Hensley of The Sewing Class recently shared her experiences and knowledge about How to Run a Successful Sewing Camp for Kids. Her Sew Easy Sunglasses Case is one of the first projects her campers tackle, and it's a useful sewing project for any beginning sewist. Learn how easy it is to make the case, and don't miss Laura's very helpful how to if you're thinking about starting a sewing camp of your own!...

Lotta Jansdotter Triangle Scarf: Easy How-To Excerpt from Lotta Jansdotter’s Everyday Style

Dec 17 | Books, Contests & Giveaways, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 189 Comments

Learn more about the new Lotta Jansdotter's Everyday Style. There's a great giveaway, plus a free project from the book! You'll want to make a new Triangle Scarf right away...

Handmade Holidays Nov. 18: Luxe Gifts

Nov 18 | Handmade Holidays, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 181 Comments

Give luxe for less this holiday season!

Handmade Holidays Nov. 2: Accessories

Nov 2 | Handmade Holidays, Sewing Inspiration, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 218 Comments

Add a little something to your favorite holiday outfit, or make several extras for friends this year. Jennifer Ladd found some of the very best accessories for your holiday gift giving!

Summer Purse Pattern + Indygo Junction Vintage Made Modern Tour

Sep 15 | Books, Contests & Giveaways, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 69 Comments

Amy Barickman from Indygo Junction is back with a free Summer Purse PDF pattern excerpt from her new book, Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun. There's a giveaway too!

How to Install Rivets (Use them in your next bag!)

Jul 17 | Sewing Tutorials + Patterns, Super Online Sewing Match | Beth | with 6 Comments

Anna Graham from Noodlehead is the designer behind our Round Three Challenge in the Super Online Sewing Match II, the pretty Caravan Tote! Anna has an intuition for just the right bag hardware picks and placement in her bag designs. She shows you how easy it is to install rivets so you can use them in your next bag! Rivets are a nice way to "up your game" as you sew accessories, and you can use relatively inexpensive tools to get the job done...

Rosabelle Hat Free Pattern + Tutorial from Elsewhen

Jun 25 | Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 12 Comments

Wendy Talené from Elsewhen designed this pretty Rosabelle Cloche, an elegant hat with handmade roses for sizes 19” - 25” (Toddler – Adult Large). You can download the free pattern and follow Wendy's step-by-step instructions in her tutorial below! All of your friends will want their own Rosabelle...

9 Easy Holiday Party Accessories + Patterns

Nov 17 | Featured Creativity, Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | Beth | with 59 Comments

Give your party wardrobe an update with these nine easy tutorials. A new accessory can go a long way in refreshing your look and getting you in the holiday spirit! There are ideas for the whole family...

Handmade Holidays Nov. 1: Gifts for the Glamour Girl

Nov 1 | Books, Contests & Giveaways, Handmade Holidays, Sponsors + Partners | Beth | with 364 Comments

Welcome to our 8th Annual Handmade Holidays series! It's our favorite time of the year here at Sew Mama Sew! Visit every day for a new theme, and new prizes. Happy Handmade Holidays!... You don’t have to be a Hollywood starlet to enjoy a little glamour once in a while. These gifts are the perfect way to indulge your girlfriends; there's one for the classy guys in your life too.