Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Emma from Crafty Couple shows how to make this shirred sundress with straps that tie in a bow at the back. The stretchy bodice and tie straps mean that this dress can grow with your child. She can wear it… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she made this clear vinyl sunglass case. There’s no sewing required. Instead of stitches, she uses clear raffia to lace the case together. The look is fresh and fun. You can buy colorful vinyl… Read more ... 
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to make a pair of distressed cut off jeans. She used white jeans for a look that’s surprisingly dressy for cut offs. And if you’ve wondered how the jeans you spend too much money on… Read more ... 
FreeSpirit Fabric shares a free downloadable project sheet for making the ADORM-able Towel Wrap. It’s a towel wrap with straps and an elastic casing across the chest. The project is designed for college kids moving off the the dorm this… Read more ... 
This apron was made out of two cloth napkins. You can find a tutorial over at CraftStylish showing how to do it. This is a great project for someone just learning to sew, as it takes just a few straight… Read more ... 
There’s still almost a month left in summer before school starts back again. If the days are starting to feel longer and longer, and the words “I’m booooored” being uttered more often than you’d like, Caroline from Salsa Pie has… Read more ... 
Over at Lolly Jane, Kelli shows how to make this cute sock snake, no sewing required. It’s a fun craft you can make with your kids. She uses hot glue to create the face, and school glue to add the… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Two-Tone Fabric Totes. They’re roomy tote bags made from coordinating home dec weight fabrics. They’re lined and have boxed bottoms. Embellish them up with ribbon trim and a… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made a set of matching swim cover ups for her and her daughter. She used lightweight terry cloth yardage, with elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. The… Read more ... 
AnneMarie at Gen X Quilters make quick gifts for teens, tweens, women, men, just about anyone. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. You can wear them as singles, or pile a bunch of them on your wrist… Read more ... 
Pressing your seams and your fabric is often the difference between a sewing project that looks wonky and one that looks just right. But don’t just whip out your iron and start ironing your projects the way you do your… Read more ... 
If you love the look of designer fabrics for your home decor, but can’t afford (or don’t want to afford) the price tag that comes with these fabrics, check out what Jenny from Days of Chalk and Chocolate does. She… Read more ... 
Sarah from While They Snooze shows how to make a set of rod pocket curtains. You won’t need rings or special hooks to hang them. Instead, the hanging mechanism is a simple casing, or pocket, sewn across the top. She… Read more ... 
Sarah from Craft Snob shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a simple fabric sleeve to hold your sunglasses and protect them from scratches when they’re in your purse. There are Velcro closures at both… Read more ... 
Crafting a Green World shows how you can make a chalkboard eraser. It’s easy to make out of a rectangle of felt. You can add a loop at the end so it hangs conveniently from a hook. And if you’re… Read more ... 
