Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This bag made from a bath towel is the perfect beach or pool tote! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shares a tutorial showing how to sew one. It’s made from a bath towel, plus two hand towels to make the… Read more ... 
If you want to sew athletic wear, dance wear, or bathing suits, you’ll be sewing Spandex fabric. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shares her tips for sewing with this fabric. From where to buy it, to what needles and stitches… Read more ... 
Do you like to make bags? Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a simple bag strap from fabric. With swivel hooks at either end, they’re removable so you can switch from purse (or cross-body bag) to… Read more ... 
Your kids will love these hooded blankets! They make snuggling up that much more fun! Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making them. Her pattern includes a kitty (always my favorite), a panda, and a unicorn.… Read more ... 
I have a brand new quilted pillow pattern for y’all today! This big block modern hourglass quilted pillow pattern is perfect for both small and large prints. I love the way it uses bold colors to pack a punch!… Read more ... 
As a quilter, it can be frustrating to have to constantly look up information about standard quilt sizes, pre-cut fabric sizes, and other little details that are essential for creating a beautiful quilt. But what if you could have all… Read more ... 
Sew a handlebar bag for your kid’s bike so they can bring a snack with them on their adventures, or carry home their treasures. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It. The fold… Read more ... 
Even Wonder Woman needs a shot of caffeine now and then, and I’m pretty sure this is what she sets her coffee mug on. Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern and tutorial for this making a Wonder Woman… Read more ... 
Felled seam, flat seam, denim seam, or flat felled seam – they’re all names for the kind of seam you find on jeans inseams or men’s dress shirts. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a felled seam. … Read more ... 
This faux chenille blanket is cuddly soft on both sides, with a front from a cute flannel and a back made with a fluffy faux chenille effect. It would make the sweetest gift for a new baby or young child! … Read more ... 
This is a super easy tutorial to show you how to decoupage fabric on a clay
dish. This is such a great project for small scraps and would make a lovely accent in your home or a gift for a… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make beautiful flowers just by rolling felt. They’ll look best if you use a higher grade felt, but even inexpensive craft felt can be turned into pretty blooms. Make a bright spring… Read more ... 
These easy 15-minute fabric bookmarks are super fun. Make them for – or with – kids to encourage a lifelong love of reading! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make them. … Read more ... 
I don’t work out often, and I think part of the reason I don’t is that I never have the right things to wear. Obviously, your clothes need to be comfortable and able to move with you but a little… Read more ...