Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a color blocked version of her Easy Tee. The color blocking has a slight curve to it, hitting just above the bust line at the front and right below the armholes… Read more ... 
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this pretty ruffled clutch wristlet. The small rectangular purse has a contrast stripe and ruffles down the front. A short strap allows you to carry it from your wrist. … Read more ... 
Marcy from Made By Me In Red shows how you can make a hexagon fabric coaster. You can fussy cut the fabric for the center, like she did with the Santa Claus images on the one she made. Her method… Read more ... 
You can make a superhero costume for your child in just 10 minutes. Jamey from Dabbles & Babbles shows how. The costume includes a cape and a matching mask. The sewing is easy enough for a beginner. The cape… Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial over at Sew4Home for making this zippered sports pouch with mesh sides. They use the new fashion elastic from Dritz (love the colors and prints!!) to finish the edges. The mesh sides allow you to… Read more ... 
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a free pattern and tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit for making her Sienna Top. It’s a little girl’s t-shirt with contrast bows stitched across a deep back neck. The pattern will make The… Read more ... 
Onelmom shows how you can use a short bit of elastic to make a cord keeper to keep your gadget cords and cables from getting all tangled up. She used buttonhole elastic scavenged from a pair of kid pants, but… Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It turned a clearance sale – and far too big for her – t-shirt into this ruched tee. She took the extra width off the sides so it fits her figure, but kept the extra… Read more ... 
This flower pillow by Cintia from My Poppet is making me so happy! The colors, the flowers, the mod design!! And yarn pom poms at the corners! She shares a tutorial for making it, and a link to a free… Read more ... 
Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Tulika Tote. It’s a roomy tote with oversized grommets attaching the handles. It’s fully lined and has boxed bottoms. But even better,… Read more ... 
Lisa from Grey Luster Girl guest blogs over at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to refashion an oversized man’s button up shirt and a t-shirt into a fitted tunic. The bodice and sleeves will come from the t-shirt,… Read more ... 
DIY Maven shows how to make her simple Grab and Go No-Sew Wallet. The inside has a pair of pockets for ID or credit card. It folds up with a snap closure. She assembled the entire thing using fusible webbing… Read more ... 
Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a baby washcloth with a corner pocket. They’re like hooded towels, but backed with a super soft minky and in a much smaller washcloth size! You can slip your fingertips into the pocket… Read more ... 
The Renegade Seamstress shows how she refashioned a large, rather shapeless blouse into this more fitted blouse with open top sleeves. What a transformation!! The more fitted shape is much more flattering! The open sleeves are just the right amount… Read more ... 
Michelle from Handmade Martini is guest blogging over at Welcome to the Mouse House today with a tutorial (and free pattern) for making a vintage-inspired head scarf. She gives the pattern for two versions of the scarf, on that is… Read more ... 
