Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew a messenger bag that hangs from a bike’s handle bars! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s like the bike baskets from years gone by, but made from fabric and with a… Read more ... 
If you’ve got travels planned for this summer, you may want to bring a sewing project with you. It can help pass the hours of a road trip, or be entirely enjoyable to get some stitching in while sitting by… Read more ... 
This mermaid tail backpack is perfect for trips to the pool! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a free pattern and tutorial showing how you can make one for your favorite little mermaid.
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Sew an easy A-line dress for little girls! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for you. In the longer length, it’s a beautiful dress. But shorten the pattern and it’s a cute top! Her free sewing… Read more ... 
Quilts may not immediately come to mind when you think about summer sewing, but the summer months are filled with inspiration for beautiful quilt designs! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a curated list of quilt tutorials and patterns that are… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever wished that girls’ swimsuits offered just a little bit more coverage, whether for modesty or to just protect their tender skin from the sun, Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern for you! Her… Read more ... 
See how you can make this fabric tassel garland – with no sewing required! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial for you. Each of the tassels is made from a fat quarter of fabric, which makes this a… Read more ... 
I still can’t quite get over fanny packs being back in style – but they are. Just ask my 15-year-old daughter, she’ll tell you that they’re actually quite trendy. BurdaStyle shows how you can sew your own fanny pack out… Read more ... 
This off the shoulder boho top is actually quite easy to sew. That wide decorative band around the top is actually elastic. Head over to the Dritz blog, Make Something, to see how to make it.
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These yoga shorts are great for exercise, or just comfortable loungewear! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to make them. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes 4 -12. This project is… Read more ... 
Sew a pretty pleated blouse with this free pattern Petro from Easy Peasy Creative. It’s soft and summery from a lightweight chiffon but if you want to sew on an easier fabric it would also be nice made up in… Read more ... 
If you like patchwork but don’t want to tackle a project as large as a quilt, a pillow is a good project for you. You can play with fabrics and patchwork on a small project you can make in a… Read more ...