Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Of all the ways to hem knit fabric, I think my favorite is the twin needle. It creates a clean finish on the front, and the stitches will stretch. Heidi from Handmade Frenzy shows how she puts a hem on… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free sewing pattern for making boys’ basic shorts. You can make them from knit or woven fabric. They’re quick to sew up – she was able to make 3 pairs in just a… Read more ... 
I can’t seem to get enough of unicorn things lately! Here’s another project for you. Mallory from Mallory Makes Things shares a tutorial and pattern at A Beautiful Mess for making this unicorn softie. She’s got a fluffy yarn mane… Read more ... 
These embroidery hoops are more than just cute (and they’re reeeeeally cute). They’re also organizers for your sewing space. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil’ Luna showing how you can make them. They’re all backed with cork… Read more ... 
Bethany from I Married Superman shows how you can make a button front skirt like this one. She shows it for a young girl, but you can make them in any size based on measurements. Her tutorial is part of… Read more ... 
Double gauze fabric is a lightweight, loose weave cotton perfect for making baby blankets and accessories. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has some tips for sewing on double gauze fabric. And if you need inspiration, she’s got links to a… Read more ... 
Crayon
s are fun, but they’re even MORE fun when you can use this unicorn crayon holder to store them! Stephanie from Create Kids Couture shows how you can make it. The outside is an adorable unicorn, with big unicorn… Read more ... 
Erin from Sewbon shows how you can sew a new, and prettier, strap for your camera. The strap attaches to your camera with swivel hooks. Instead of a plain black nylon strap, this strap is made from a tube of… Read more ... 
This patchwork tablet sleeve is a pretty way to store your device! The small patchwork pieces are made with a strip piecing technique. The tablet sleeve project is an excerpt from the book Perfect Patchwork Bags by Sue Kim with… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew a button front tank. It’s made from a linen fabric (or other lightweight summer fabric), with covered buttons and elastic loop closures down the front. The elastic closures are a… Read more ... 
Kids will love this unicorn neck pillow! (I know some adults who would love it, too.) Create Kids Couture has a free pattern for making it. It has a unicorn face and appliqued horn on one end, and the fluffy… Read more ... 
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making this market tote. Out of jelly rolls!! She alternated two solids for her bag, but you could use a mix of prints for a scrappier look. Great… Read more ... 
This Wee Village Town Pillow is adorable! C & T Publishing has a free pattern and tutorial on their site. It’s an excerpt from the book Make Pillows by Wendy Williams. It would be so cute for a front porch… Read more ... 
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods saw a small bag at a thrift store, and immediately saw its potential. She turned the awkwardly shaped purse into a hip bag she could wear hands-free. Unlike the dorky fanny packs I remember from the… Read more ... 
This laminated diaper tote has plenty of pockets to hold all the diapers and wipes and snacks and toys that need to go with you when you leave the house with a toddler. And of course the laminated fabric is… Read more ...