Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Lisa from Cuccicuccicoo shows how she refashioned a knit scarf into a shrug for her daughter. She gave it a lining to keep the edges from curling and to add extra warmth. For a lighter weight shrug, you could also… Read more ... 
The Make It Yours clutch by Deb from So Sew Easy has beautiful angled sides on the bag and the flap. It’s made from one piece of fabric each for the outer and lining, and sews together quickly. Deb from… Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It is over at While He Was Napping today with a tutorial showing how to make a body pillow out of two smaller pillow shams. It’s a quick, easy project requiring just a couple of… Read more ... 
Kate from Nearly Crafty shares a tutorial at Pretty Prudent showing how to add leather cuffs to a sweater. This simple addition really amps up the style of a plain sweater. Unlike sweater knit, leather won’t stretch so you’ll need… Read more ... 
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how you can turn a plain wash cloth in these crazy fun monster face wash cloths. Cute, cute!! You can go wild with the design, giving each monster face… Read more ... 
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a fan-shaped leather bag like these. The origami style bags have high visual impact, but they’re actually quick and easy to make. The bag starts with… Read more ... 
Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this Easter basket tote trimmed with jumbo ric rac. She used vinyl transfer material to personalize them with her children’s names. If you don’t… Read more ... 
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs at See Kate Sew showing how to make a changing pad and diaper clutch all in one. It’s made from two layers of laminated cotton for a waterproof surface that wipes clean… Read more ... 
Miriam from Mad Mim created pretty storage for her craft closet by weaving strips of scrap knit through the sides of inexpensive plastic baskets. What a difference that makes! The baskets go from a strictly utilitarian look to coordinated and… Read more ... 
Peabrain DIY shows how you can make this sleeveless cropped summer top. It’s made from a woven cotton with princess seams at the front and a zipper on the back. Her tutorial includes how to draft a pattern, using a… Read more ... 
These wired bunny ears are soo cute! They’re a twist on the wired head wraps that we’ve been seeing lately. (No pun intended!) A tutorial at The House That Lars Built shows how to make them. The size is completely… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs at Tatertots & Jello showing how to make this seersucker and leather fold over clutch. The seersucker clutch has a zippered top and leather corner accents. A short strap lets you carry it… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making this cropped ruffled cardigan for girls. It would make a lovely extra layer for a sleeveless or short-sleeved Easter dress! It’s not just for dressy, though. … Read more ... 
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how to make fabric covered buttons, with or without the special button covering kit you can buy at the fabric store. The kit will come with basic instructions, but her tutorial is more detailed and… Read more ... 
Emily from Tangible Pursuits has a free pattern for her Facebook followers. It’s this fabric Easter basket with ruffle trim. It’s pretty in the soft florals, but she also suggests making it out of brights for a fun basket for… Read more ... 
