Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a handle cover for a hot pan or skillet. These covers have padding on the inside to protect your hand from a hot pan handle. If you’ve ever burned your hand … Read more ... 
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a reversible bag for a little girl to carry. She suggests using a twill or a decor weight fabric so the bags will… Read more ... 
Fat quarterShop shares a tutorial on their blog, Jolly Jabber, showing how to make their Pockets & Pies Apron. It’s made from a standard dish towel plus a yard of fabric. The dishtowel becomes the base of the apron,… Read more ... 
Randi from Fresh Squeezed Fabrics shares a tutorial showing how you sew your own shoelaces. You’ll need to use a quilting weight cotton for this project. Small prints will work best because the laces are so narrow. They’re fast to… Read more ... 
You can use fabrics from your scrap bin to make these happy spring blooms. Emily from Jones Design Company shares a tutorial showing how. Though it’s made from fabric, it’s a no-sew project put together with hot glue. She starches… Read more ... 
Zaaberry shows how you can make a felt and fabric Easter bucket. The outside is made from felt, with the binding and the lining from quilting weight cotton fabric. She added a bunny applique on the outside of the bucket. … Read more ... 
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane shares a free pattern for this pretty strawberry pincushion. It’s small enough to tuck in a project bag to take your sewing with you. Or, add hanging loops and make them as spring ornaments. You… Read more ... 
Jodie from Sew School Online shares a downloadable tutorial showing how you can adapt a garment pattern to add an inverted pleat. She shows how to adjust how you cut the pattern to add extra fabric for the pleat, and… Read more ... 
Allison from The Golden Sycamore shows how you can make a curtain from a drop cloth, no sewing required. The drop cloth is an inexpensive source of yardage, while a contrast panel across the top adds a splash of color… Read more ... 
Cynthia from Meringue Designs and Deep Thoughts By Cynthia shows how you can these fabric wallets. She uses machine embroidery to add colorful geometric designs to the outside. Inside, there are pockets for credit cards and paper money, as well… Read more ... 
Miriam from Mad Mim shares a tutorial showing how you can add bow cuffs to a pair of leggings that you make. The cuffs are cinched in the middle to make a bow shape. It’s a cute finish for little… Read more ... 
Alice at Whiskateers shows how to make a simple felt case for an iPad or tablet. It has a front pocket to hold cords or pencils or other small items, and a contrast flap with snap closures. Felt makes the… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a knot top baby hat. They’re made from a stretch knit fabric to fit snug around baby’s head. They’re so easy to make, you’ll have a hard time sewing… Read more ... 
When warmer spring weather finally arrives, I start casting about for hand stitching projects I can take with me to the park or soccer practice or, when summer arrives, the neighborhood swimming pool. Jina from Jina’s World of Quilting shows… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a car seat canopy with folded corners embellished with big buttons. The folded corners give a peek at the perfectly coordinating lining. She includes a bonus video tutorial showing the method her… Read more ... 
