Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Simple Simon & Co. has a great idea for using your fabric scraps. Turn them into patchwork gift wrap ribbons! The idea is so simple – and so smart! You’ll use up your scraps and you’ll save money on gift… Read more ... 
Sew a soft snuggly blanket that’s personalized with your child’s name! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a tutorial showing how to these adorable Minky and flannel blankets. She made hers using some cute Toy Story 4 novelty flannels so… Read more ... 
Jessica Dayon shows how to sew these adorable nautical snack mats with applique and patchwork! At 6″x 12″, these patchwork mats are like placemats, but smaller so they’re the perfect size for a mug of coffee and a small snack! … Read more ... 
Sew a girls’ tank top that’s perfect for vacation and summertime play dates! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use. You can use knit fabric yardage or do like she did… Read more ... 
Sew a cute little monkey softie with this free pattern from Felt With Love Designs! Made from felt, it’s easy to sew with only simple hand stitches. The tutorial is part of the Sew a Softie series organized by Trixi… Read more ... 
Whether it’s 4th of July fireworks or family reunions or trips to the beach, you’ll probably be spreading out a picnic blanket at least once this summer. Sew a picnic blanket that won’t blow away with this tutorial by Sew4Home. … Read more ... 
Circle skirts are so easy to sew! But if you’re not a math person it can be hard to figure out how big to cut the circles! This easy sew circle skirt by Fleece Fun has a free pattern. No… Read more ... 
Lisa from Cucicucicoo is a sewing genius when it comes to upcycling—and her latest project proves it! Instead of tossing out her old, worn-out bathing suits, she gave them a second life by turning them into reusable splash balls for… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew a hanging pocket organizer. Hang it from a door, or on the wall, or even from the back of your car seat. You can make as many pockets as you… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a tote from wax canvas. The durability of wax canvas makes it a great choice to use for tote bags and other utility bags. Her bag features two colors of… Read more ... 
A dolman shirt like this one is great for summer time! Loose and breezy, it’s perfect for when the temperature (and the humidity) goes up. Sew, Jahit has a tutorial showing how you can sew a dolman top for a… Read more ... 
Jennie Masterson shows how to sew the cutest glitter zipper pouches! They’re made from clear vinyl with glitter trapped between the layers so they’re all kinds of sparkly and fun. They make great make-up pouches, but they’d also be cute… Read more ... 
Heavy duty snaps are a great alternative to other closures on heavier-weight fabrics. Think denim, canvas, leather, etc. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can install heavy duty snaps. They’re so much faster than sewing buttonholes and buttons and… Read more ... 
The 4th of July is just around the corner, but luckily these cute flag t-shirts are quick to whip up. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these applique flag designs. … Read more ... 
Learn how to make a hanging shoe organizer with this free sewing pattern! Hold all your kiddo’s shoes with this fabric DIY shoe holder. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial and free pattern. It hangs on… Read more ...