Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cassie from Elegantitus shares a project over at the Pellon site showing how to make a back-to-school backpack out of your favorite quilting prints. It’s a more involved project, but it’s packed with tons of details. There’s a main bag… Read more ... 
Hey there, fellow travelers! Let’s chat about a nifty sewing project that can make your journeys a bit more secure and convenient: adding a hidden pocket to your clothing. Why Consider a Hidden Pocket? During my travels, especially in bustling… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry with a cool idea for updating last year’s blazer. She adds a pop of unexpected color and pattern with contrast cuffs. The cuffs are easy to add… Read more ... 
These burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up. You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed. They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she combined two men’s button up shirt to make a new dress for herself. One dress becomes the bodice and the other becomes a skirt. Elastic defines the waist. Notice the pockets on the… Read more ... 
Narelle from Cook. Clean. Craft. guest blogs in the Sew Ready to Play series at I’m Feelin’ Crafty with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s outfit inspired by the classic game of Twister. The top has an… Read more ... 
LiEr fromikat bag shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how tom ake her Cloverleaf Bag. It’s a bucket style bag with straps that loop through each other to close up the top. If you look… Read more ... 
Katie from Kadiddlehopper shows how she added shirring a loose fitting tunic. She made her tunic using the new Bess Top pattern from Imagine Gnats. The top has nice lines without the shirring, but cinching and blousing it is a… Read more ... 
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Easy Wrap Dress. It’s a timeless, flattering style that’s sure to become a go-to in your wardobe. Her version has a short sleeved top and a straight skirt. The… Read more ... 
Seamstresses, sewers, sewists… Whatever we call ourselves, we’re a strange lot. Things we do make perfect sense to us, but seem kind of wacky to anyone on the outside. Madalynne shares a list of telltale signs that you’re a sewing… Read more ... 
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees guest blogs over at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how you can make a throw pillow featuring your child’s own artwork. It’s a fun project you can make with your young children. And how proud… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how she made a She-Ra
Halloween costume for her niece. I’m having a child-of-the-80s fit of nostalgia!! The costume (and the DIY) includes the dress with the She-Ra emblem on the front, the arm… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade made this boxy tee and gave it lace panels at the shoulders. I love this style of shirt! Paired with brightly colored skinnies, they’ve become my go to for a dressed up casual look. She shares … Read more ... 
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, and Whatnots shows a super simple method for constructing a lined tote bag. All pieces are simple rectnagles. In fact, the lining and the outer piece are made with one piece of fabric! The straps… Read more ... 
Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make a new cover for a square pouf cushion out of denim recycled from old jeans. Denim is such a sturdy fabric! Even from old jeans, it’ll make a sturdy cushion cover. You … Read more ...