Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can sew a hanging travel toiletry bag. It has several pockets to hold your travel toiletries, and folds like a clutch with cute swivel hook to keep it closed. When you get… Read more ... 
This felt star softie would make a perfect first sewing project teaching a child to sew! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage has a tutorial and a free pattern. The simple shape is easy to sew on a sewing machine and… Read more ... 
Keep your summer hairstyle easy and fuss free with a wired headband! Janelle Nicole has a video showing how easy it is to sew one. You’ll need just a small bit of fabric and a wire to go inside. Use… Read more ... 
I don’t spend too much time thinking about my sewing pins – that is, until one of them pokes me in the finger and then I say a few choice words about them and remember that they do, indeed, have… Read more ... 
This loose fit swim cover-up is an easy DIY project. You won’t even need a sewing pattern! Gina Michele has a tutorial showing how to sew one. It’s made like a pillowcase dress but from a drapey fabric and with… Read more ... 
Suitcase a mess? Packing cubes can help organize all the clothes you pack into your suitcase so everything is neat and easy to find. They’re large squared zip pouches that let you organize clothes within your suitcase by day, or… Read more ... 
Sewing doll clothes doesn’t have to be hard or fussy! Jess from Gracious Threads has a free pattern and tutorial for making a circle skirt for an 18″ doll. It’s a simple little pattern that’s quick to sew from scraps… Read more ... 
When it’s hot outside, there’s nothing like something cold on the back of your neck to cool you down! Stacy from Stacy Sews shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can sew up a cooling scarf. It’s… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making this fun tie-dye watermelon swim cover-up. The watermelon design is so cute, especially out of tie-dye! You can make one in any size, and… Read more ... 
Who loves ice cream? Better question – who doesn’t? This paper pieced ice cream cone is an adorable fabric version of a favorite summertime treat. Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a free paper piecing pattern and tutorial over at Sew… Read more ... 
Megan from The Homes I Have Made shares a tutorial at I Heart Organizing showing how you can make these color blocked canvas buckets. They’re perfect for organizing fabric scraps! They’d also be perfect for organizing a play space. The… Read more ... 
Susie from Loganberry Handmade has a tutorial for making these sweet little fabric wallets. They’re just big enough for credit cards and ID, or maybe a little bit of cash. The edges are finished off with bias tape (cute!) and… Read more ... 
Peta from She Quilts A Lot has an adorable Christmas in July project you can make! She shares a tutorial for making this sweet stocking bunting. You only need small pieces of fabric to make the tiny stuffed stockings, so… Read more ... 
If you look closely at the mitered square design on this pillow you can see that it’s actually made from striped fabric. Tova from Professor Pincushion has a video tutorial showing how you can make it. Using striped fabric allows… Read more ... 
This large duffel is perfect for going to the gym, or for packing for a weekend trip! Rachel from A Beautiful Mess has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The generous size gives you room to pack all… Read more ...