Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Whether they get worn out or just outgrown, it seems all of us have at least one pair of old jeans hanging around the house. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use an old pair of jeans… Read more ... 
If you have a little girl who loves the twirly of a skirt, make her a circle skirt! It’s an easy style of skirt to sew – no basting stitches, no pulling gathers – and they are the best for… Read more ... 
Get exactly the look you want for your baby’s nursery by sewing your own crib sheets! It’s an easy DIY and Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can do it. Once you see how easy it is to… Read more ... 
Sew a men’s long sleeved t-shirt with this free pattern from Emily of Life Sew Savory! While a lot of menswear is more difficult to sew than women’s or kids’ clothing because of the tailoring or details, t-shirts are just… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a Minky baby blanket that’s backed in a sweet patchwork design. The patchwork is made from large squares so it’s quick to sew up and will also show off some… Read more ... 
Start with a square of fabric, and sew it into a tote! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial for making her One Square Tote, a basic tote you can make from a square of fabric. You can make it into… Read more ... 
Looking to add a cute and simple touch to your Easter baskets? The Heathered Nest has the perfect solution with a quick and easy bandana Easter basket liner that can be made in less than 5 minutes! This super simple… Read more ... 
Winter sniffles or a spring cold, chest congestion is never any fun! If you use vapor rub to help ease the congestion, here’s a project you’re gonna want to see. Jane Makuch shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing… Read more ... 
You’ll love this tutorial and free pattern for making a Kissy Lips pillow! Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how to make it. This fun lips pillow can be made from most light to medium weight fabrics. Her tutorial includes a… Read more ... 
In just 15 minutes, you can sew a table runner to add color and pattern to your table setting! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how. All you need is a yard and a half of fabric and some… Read more ... 
Skip the throw-away plastic baggies and use reusable sandwich wraps and snack bags to pack your lunch instead! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make re-useable snack bags yourself. Her sewing tutorial for lunch snack bags includes… Read more ... 
When I make a bag, boxed bottoms are a must for me. Usually I open out the corner and line up the side seams before sewing a straight line across. It works but you have to be careful that your… Read more ... 
Ever notice how many types of elastic you can find at the fabric store? There’s braided elastic, knitted elastic, and woven elastic to name a few. And then you get into your specialty elastics. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and… Read more ... 
These layered button fabric yo-yos are a great way to use up your smaller scraps! Amy from Positively Splendid shows how, and she includes printable templates you can use. You can make them in any size depending on the size… Read more ... 
Have you seen those pretty lace edge zippers? I have a few of them in my stash but I’ve never used them because I haven’t quite figured out the right project for them. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine… Read more ...