Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Paper towels are handy, but you can only use them once and then you throw them away. Brittni from Paper & Stitch shows how you can sew fabric towels that you can reuse over and over. They’re the perfect size… Read more ... 
Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a lightweight knit robe without a pattern. Instead of using a pattern, you can make it to custom size using your measurements. It makes a great gift for someone special –… Read more ... 
Make your own trendy bracelet bags to match every outfit! Crafty Staci has a tutorial and a free pattern for you. It’s a simple little bag with room to hold a phone and I.D. and other essentials. There’s an easy… Read more ... 
This glittery vinyl lunch sack is perfect for carrying a lunch or healthy snack with you to work or school! Alicia at Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how to make it. Glitter between layers of clear vinyl make… Read more ... 
Don’t throw away those denim scraps from your upcycled jeans projects! Use them to make some beautiful denim roses. Claire at Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. I warn you this is an addictive craft,… Read more ... 
Is there a cuter way to carry around spare change than in this quilted kitty cat coin purse? You can get a free sewing pattern over at Bernina’s We All Sew blog. It’s a cute project you can make in… Read more ... 
This car wallet and play mat makes a great gift for kids! The wallet has pockets to hold a handful of cars, and it folds out to make a small play mat with a road the cars can go on. … Read more ... 
Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern for this pretty peplum top. It’s perfect for dressing up in summer! The flutter sleeves are optional. The back has a deep V and an invisible zipper. Her free sewing… Read more ... 
Reduce your use of plastic utensils and paper napkins with this placemat and napkin roll! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial at Sew Can She showing how you can make one. Use the placemat to create a clean space… Read more ... 
A large fabric basket may be just what you need to hold extra blankets in a living room, or even as a hamper in a bedroom or bathroom. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew your own fabric… Read more ... 
Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern for sewing this pretty camisole top. It can be as dressy or as casual as you like, depending on the fabric you use to make it. Shirring on the back gives… Read more ... 
Sew a baby quilt that’s cute and snuggly, and full of different textures. Melissa at Polka Dot Chair has a tutorial showing how to make her Soft ‘n Snuggly Sensory Baby Quilt. The front of the blanket is made with… Read more ... 
A mason jar becomes a pincushion and sewing kit with this easy tutorial at Make and Takes. The pincushion sits atop the jar, while the jar itself holds small sewing notions you might need. You can make one in a… Read more ... 
These joggers combine the comfort of sweatpants with a more stylish, slimmer leg. They’re great for wearing to school! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free pattern for making these slim fit joggers. She uses her free basic sweatpants… Read more ...