Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
When you need to add a little extra layer or cover the shoulders of a sleeveless dress, a shrug is your friend. I never realized until I needed to buy a shrug for my daughter, how difficult they are to… Read more ... 
This tablet case is sure to be a hit with baseball fans! (See what I did there?) Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to make it. The red laces are made with heat transfer vinyl, and she’s got the… Read more ... 
Learn how to create chic beach cottage inspired towels that are easy sew, with this tutorial from 365 Days of Crafts. A free printable pattern is included, with templates to create shells (or sand dollars, starfish) in 4 designs. That’s… Read more ... 
This adorable bug softie is a cute little project that kids can make. Trixi from Coloured Buttons kicks off Sew a Softie month with a free pattern and tutorial. The pieces are easy to assemble with a simple running stitch. … Read more ... 
If you’ve never used a printed sewing pattern, the first time can be a little overwhelming. There’s so much information packed into just a few folded pages! Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations has some help for you. She explains 10… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern for this swing tee in girls’s sizes. Put it with shorts or leggings for a cute (and comfortable) playwear. Make it from a solid or a print, or customize it with… Read more ... 
A pair of walking shorts like these is a summertime classic. Mayra from So Sew Easy offers this walking shorts sewing pattern for FREE! Not only that, there’s a sew-along to take you through sewing all the details on these… Read more ... 
A quilt doesn’t have to complicated to be beautiful! This Simple Squares baby quilt is so pretty, yet the design is actually quite simple. That makes it relatively quick to sew and a great pattern for a beginner quilter to… Read more ... 
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make an easy gathered fabric headband! It takes less than 1/2 yard of fabric, or just large scraps left over from other projects. It’s quick to sew and easy to wear! … Read more ... 
These mer-kitties are the cutest! Half kitty, half mermaid, and totally adorable. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Her pattern includes machine embroidery files to stitch the details like eyes and mouth… Read more ... 
Chelsea from GYCT shows how you can make a simple drawstring backpack with a couple of deep pockets on the front. It’s an easy bag to make and a great first sewing project! The pockets are just the right place… Read more ... 
Fabric scraps are not just for sewing! They can also be used around the home to add color and upcycle old boring furniture. This gorgeous mirror frame was given a new lease of life with small pieces of fabric remnants… Read more ... 
This fabric closet safe lets you hide your valuables among your clothes so no one will be the wiser. Sew Very Crafty has a tutorial for you showing how to make one. With two zippers there are two places to… Read more ... 
You don’t need to know how to sew to make curtains for your home! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them using hem tape instead of sewing. It’s so easy,… Read more ...