Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Deanna from Sew McCool shows how to sew buttons by hand. The method she shows is one she learned from a 4-H sewing judge. It’s used for sewing on buttons that don’t have a shank, and will keep the button… Read more ... 
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making these footed baby pants. The knit pants have feet sewn into the bottom so there’s no trying to keep socks on wriggly baby feet. Her free pattern will fit… Read more ... 
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shows how to make a set of hot pads. It’s an easy, 1-hour project. The round hot pads are 7″ in diameter. They’re made from two layers of quilting cotton, with cotton batting between to protect… Read more ... 
Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this super simple maxi dress. It’s made entirely from rectangles of fabric, with gathers at the waist and bodice top. A ruffle across the… Read more ... 
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Tricia dress. She named the dress after her mother, and offers the free pattern as a Mother’s Day tribute to her. It’s a beautiful summer dress, with just… Read more ... 
Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how to make her Prop-Up Tablet Case. It’s both a tablet case and easel all in one. The pouch with a button loop closure will hold your reader safe and snug when you’re storing… Read more ... 
Amy from Joyful Daisy shares a tutorial showing how she made this hanging accessory caddy from recycled jeans. The different shades of denim make a fun patchwork, and the details from the jeans are repurposed to hold accessories. Pockets down… Read more ... 
It’s teacher appreciation week in the U.S. If you haven’t done anything for your child’s teacher yet, you still have one more day! This key fob and printable by Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun might be just… Read more ... 
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To shows how to make an envelope-style diaper pouch. She’s made it big enough to hold three toddler-sized diapers and a flat pack of wipes. It’s fully lined and has a boxed bottom. If you’ve… Read more ... 
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how you can make a beautiful drawstring pouch to hold your jewelry or small cosmetics. When opened, it flattens out to make a round mat to hold your pretties or make-up while getting ready. … Read more ... 
You can “read in style” with these cute fabric and wood bookmarks. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make them. A painted wood cutout – the glasses that she used are A-DORABLE!! – makes the top… Read more ... 
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her On A Roll t-shirt. The shirt is easy to sew together and is a versatile piece for any wardrobe. You can make it from a jersey knit –… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make your own pleated bed skirt. She created the one you see here after being unable to find a bed skirt suitable for her son’s bedroom. … Read more ... 
The very very first step in any sewing project, at least ones making something that might one day see the inside of a washing machine, is to prewash your fabric. I know, no fun, right? But… you don’t want to… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Brassy Apple, showing how you can refashion a large scarf into a summer skirt. You’ll need a larger scarf for this project. A scarf measuring 24? x 72? will make a skirt… Read more ... 
