Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Amber from Crazy Little Projects guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric lunch box for the kiddos to take to school. It’s made from two layers of cotton, with an insulated… Read more ... 
These roller shades are made from burlap, with a wide printed ribbon for a border. Maryann from Domestically Speaking shows how you can make them. The burlap and ribbon are glued to an existing roller shade, so there’s no sewing… Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows another woven dress version of her Tumble Tee pattern. This one has a notched neck. Tight curves like the notched neck and armholes can be tricky with wovens, since the fabric has no “give”. She… Read more ... 
Kate at See Kate Sew shows how to make these pretty ruffled zip pouches. The geometric designs at the bottom are not printed on the fabric, they’re sewn using the decorative stitches on your machine. LOVE!! If you don’t like… Read more ... 
Jen at iCandy Handmade shows how you can make this knit pencil skirt. It can go casual or dressy, depending on what you wear with it. But because it’s made from a stretch knit, it’s comfortable to wear all day… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make her Buttoned-Up Envelope Pillowcase. It’s a pillow cover with an envelope style back that allows you to slip the pillow insert inside, but has buttons on the opening to keep it closed. … Read more ... 
September 1 is Father’s Day in Australia. Jennifer from Eat. Craft. Sow. shows how to make a key fob that would make a great present for dad. It has a split ring on one side to hold keys, and a… Read more ... 
Celina from Petit a Petit & Family is over at The Sewing Rabbit today with a tutorial showing how to make this mini backpack. The square shape is a good shape for a school pack, and the scale is right… Read more ... 
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial over at the M&J Trimming blog, showing how to make her gold cord “love” shirt. Her tutorial is part of their Blogger Challenge series. The word “love” is made from gold cording… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a buttonhole on your sewing machine using an automatic buttonhole feature that you’ll find on most newer sewing machines. The machine will sew the buttonhole for you, but you’ll need to use… Read more ... 
This owl softie is more than just a pretty face. She’s also a sewing notion caddy, sitting at your sewing table and holding your sewing tools at the ready. Shannon from Shanni Loves shares a free pattern and tutorial for… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make your own tank top with a jewel embellished neck line. The style is a perfect mix of casual and dressy. The knit fabric and tank top silhouette are comfortable and… Read more ... 
Sally from Sally Ann shows how to make bra strap holders to stitch into the shoulders of a sleeveless shirt or tank top so your bra straps around hanging out where they’re not supposed to be. They’re made from lengths… Read more ... 
This is the Sydney Skirt. It’s a drop waist ruffle skirt made from a comfortable stretch knit. It has a simple fold-over waistband and a ruffle placed perfectly at the hip. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial for… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a long, flowy kimono. It’s made from a lightweight, drapey fabric. Though this type of fabric can be difficult to work with, you’ll only be dealing with rectangles of fabric and… Read more ... 
