Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a set of ribbon wrapped pattern weights. Her post is part of the “What I wish had known when I started sewing…” series by Simple Simon and Co. I… Read more ... 
Anna from Deer and Doe shares a free pattern for her Plantain shirt. She designed the Plantain to be “the perfect t-shirt”. It’s fitted through the shoulders and flares out to a loose fit through the hips. It has a… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a toddler’s play dress, quick and easy. In fact, she calls it The Quickest Play Dress You’ll Ever Make. She starts with an adult t-shirt and cuts it so … Read more ... 
There is nothing like going shopping for pants or bathing suits to make me feel like a big, misshapen blob. It’s hard not to internalize when what is being sold is not shaped or sized to flatter your body. Laurwyn… Read more ... 
Susie from Susie’s Sunroom shows how to make a mini sewing notions keeper. It has pockets to hold scissors, seam ripper, and other small sewing tools. It attaches to the side of your sewing machine, so your most needed… Read more ... 
Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial for another variation on a basic blouse. She lengthens it and flares it out at the bottom, creating a faux peplum. She shows it as a variation of Simple Blouse pattern, but… Read more ... 
You’ll better understand how to use and care for your sewing machine when you know what all the parts are called and what they do. Sally Ann shares a photo of her sewing machine with all the major parts labeled,… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a soft throw blanket out of Minky and velvet. A pocket in one of the corners will hold a remote control or special softie. The blanket top and backing are both Minky, with edges bound… Read more ... 
Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding… Read more ... 
Susi from Just Crafty Enough shares a tutorial for making her Cords To Go Pocket. The fold up organizer has pockets to hold all the different types of cords and chargers that we need for all the phones and tablets… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make sequined elbow patches. It’s a simple DIY to add a little sparkle to a plain sweater – or any long-sleeved garment. If you don’t have any sequin fabric, she says this… Read more ... 
Molly from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for the baby groundhog softie. Isn’t he cute!! And with Groundhog Day coming up (Sunday, February 2 – I looked it up), you can also make a shadow for him to see. … Read more ... 
Gina from The Cannary Family gave her own twist (or should I say, tie?) to a burlap bow pillow. In her version, she stitched fabric sashes into the side seams, crossing and knotting them in the middle of the pillow. … Read more ... 
Anna from Paunnet shares a tutorial showing how to use bias tape to finish the waist seam on a dress. The bias tape will cover the raw edges for smoother finish. And you’ll trim off some of the allowance so… Read more ... 
Simi & Sian from Buttons & Paint show how you can make a Valentine’s card with a zipper heart embellishment. It would make a cute Valentine’s card for a sewy friend! Go to Simi & Sian for the tute. [photo… Read more ... 
