Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Darts allow you to shape a garment by pinching out excess fabric. Though a sewing pattern might have the darts coming in from the side, you can easily adjust the pattern to have the darts coming in from the shoulder. … Read more ... 
I never realize just how casual my bags tend to be – until a night when I want to dress up, and then I realize that I don’t have any bags fancy enough to wear out for the night. Valerie… Read more ... 
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make the prettiest fabric covered flower pots. All you need is a pot, some fabric you love, and some Mod Podge
. These would make wonderful teacher gifts! … Read more ... 
This color block zip pouch is a pretty way to store your cosmetics! It has graceful lines, with a gently curved top and a boxed bottom. Inside, a row of pockets will keep your smaller items from getting lost in… Read more ... 
These Buddy Blankets are adorable and would make the sweetest gift for a young child! Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern so you can make one! The blanket is super snuggly made from Cuddle fabric, and the animal head… Read more ... 
This delicate box is made entirely of thread! It could be a fairy box, but there’s no magic required to make it. Instead, you can use your sewing machine and some water soluble interfacing. CraftJitsu shares a video showing how… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial and pattern for making a chemo cap. The tutorial is the first in a series of posts she is dedicated to women she admire. Her chemo cap pattern is in honor of… Read more ... 
Look at this sweet flower purse! You can sew one for your favorite little girl. Paola from Sweet Julia Boutique shares a tutorial and pattern at Crazy Little Projects. It has a zipper opening on the back and a long… Read more ... 
Sewing patterns rarely fit anyone perfectly straight out on the envelope. Sewing a test garment, or muslin, first can help you figure out just what adjustments need to be made. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares some tips at Craftsy for… Read more ... 
This bath mat rug is super absorbent because it’s made from a braided beach towel. Patti from Hearth & Vine used a discount store beach towel to make it, and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew an easy boxy cropped top. The loose fit top has an easy breezy style perfect for late spring and summer! You won’t need a pattern because the pieces are so… Read more ... 
Even small gifts can be made special if you put some thought into their presentation. Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew pretty fabric gift tags. She attached them to small tubes of lotion to create wonderful… Read more ... 
These vinyl coated lunch bags are perfect to pack a lunch for the park or pool. Especially when they’re made from fun summery prints! Audrey from Audrey’s Reflection shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. … Read more ... 
Light and breezy and sewn from beautiful prints, kimono tops are perfect for summertime layering! They’re also easy to sew, and Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how. Choose a pretty print and sew… Read more ...