Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Xuan from Peabrain DIY shows how to make a kimono cardigan. It’s a quick project to make, one you can do in just an hour, with just a couple of seams plus hemming the edges. It’s beautiful in a sheer,… Read more ... 
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt. There are three tiers in all, plus a ruffle around the bottom. All are made with a patchwork of fabric squares. The measurements she gives… Read more ... 
Lauren from Sing All You Want guest blogs at Imagine Gnats with a tutorial showing how to make this felt family photo book. The entire book is made of felt or fabric, including the photos. (Printable fabric is awesome stuff!) … Read more ... 
Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how to make a reusable shopping bag you can use to reduce the number of disposable plastic grocery bags coming into your house (and evening into a landfill). It has a flat bottom to… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of placemats to brighten up your dining table. They’re made from two coordinating and brightly patterned prints. They’re pieced with a wide stripe at the bottom and accented with contrast hand stitching. … Read more ... 
Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S shows how to make a lace flutter sleeve. She shows it as a variation on their School Bus T-Shirt, but this will work with any basic t-shirt pattern. It would also be a… Read more ... 
The beads on this bracelet are made of rolled up fabric scraps. Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial at Henry Happened showing how to make them. The raw edge fabric beads make a cool, boho style bracelet. It’s… Read more ... 
Art is messy, especially when small hands create that art. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a little kid’s art smock to protect their clothes when they’re getting their creative… Read more ... 
Janice from Maddie Moes shows how she made a cover for her daughter’s sewing machine. It’s a simple boxy cover that can be placed over the sewing machine to protect it from dust when not in use. It has a … Read more ... 
An overcast stitch is a quick way to finish your seam allowances. It’s similar to a zig zag stitch, but the finish is neater than what you get with a zig zag. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to… Read more ... 
Veva from My White Idea guest blogs at 2nd Funniest Thing with showing how to make this stuffed felt flamingo taxidermy head. How cute would this be mounted on a candy colored plaque? I think I might need to make… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a drop waist dress. It’s a quick easy project, one she says can be done in just 30 minutes. The top of the dress is simply a loose fitting purchased top,… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this tablecloth for your patio or outdoor table. It’s made from outdoor fabrics stand up to the elements. Pockets sewn in the corners hold weights to keep it from blowing away. When you need to… Read more ... 
Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make her Double “Doodie” Bag. It’s a large flat pouch that holds a changing pad, a couple of diapers, and a pack of wipes. Even… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this pretty layered crochet skirt. The top layer is a crocheted fabric, with a contrast solid for the lining. You won’t need a pattern to make it. She shows how to… Read more ... 
