Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a girls’ knit midi dress – and you won’t even need a pattern! If you have a t-shirt that fits the child, you’ve got all the pattern you need. She… Read more ... 
The Love Notes pillow by Taunja from Carried Away Quilting is the perfect project for using up your scraps – your fabric scraps AND your little bits of trims and buttons! The “envelopes” are made from 2 1/2″ fabric squares,… Read more ... 
Peasant dresses are an easy style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re also an easy style of dress to sew for dolls. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress… Read more ... 
These ruffled pillow shams by Sew4Home remind me of the gingham pillow shams and accent pillows my mother made for me when I was a kid. They’re even gingham just like the ones I had! There’s just something timeless about… Read more ... 
These quilted pillbox pouches provide cute and handy storage for small sewing notions or office supplies. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 4″ x 6″. It’s a great scrapbusting project for your… Read more ... 
This fabric box folds up and ties with a bow to provide pretty storage for toys or other small items. But untie that bow and it folds out flat. It also has the option to fold out just the front,… Read more ... 
Polka dots are a staple in my fabric stash. They’re just so versatile – and so cute! Amber Simmons shows how you can create these donut hot pads, with polka dot fabric giving them sprinkles. Donuts and polka dots in… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this batwing sweater top. It has the perfect mix of slouch and fit, loose through the top and fitting snug around the waist and the wrists. It can be… Read more ... 
These clear vinyl zip pouches are a happy way to store your little stuff, whether it’s cosmetics or craft supplies or other small items. HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The colored clearn vinyl adds such… Read more ... 
This bench started off as a dated and worn thrift store find, but look how beautiful it is now! A coat of paint and a cover for the cushion do wonders to update the style. Cami from Tidbits shows how… Read more ... 
I don’t know how people dressed their girls for winter before leggings. They’re perfect for all the layering you need to do to keep warm in the winter, especially kids who like to play outside. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making her striking Sundance squash blossom quilt. The large pieces make this quilt quick to sew. The design is also nice for showing off solids!
Click below for her tutorial: Sundance … Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has taken her popular casserole carrier tutorial and created a 1-minute video showing how it’s put together. The insulated carrier wraps around a rectangular baking dish
and has loops at the top where you… Read more ... 
Quigley the Corgi is the cutest little dog softie! How can you not love him when he’s got those sweet ears and of course the heart in his hands? Jenny from Fluffmonger has a free pattern and tutorial to share… Read more ... 
This Liberty patchwork heart pillow is LOVE. Amanda from A Crafty Fox shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to create the patchwork reverse applique pillow. Her tutorial just shows how to make the front of the… Read more ...