Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
A neckband is probably the most common way to finish the neck of a t-shirt. Heather at Heather Handmade shows two ways you can sew a neckband on a t-shirt or knit dress. Both methods can be done on either… Read more ... 
If you have a set of old vinyl placemats that you don’t use any more, here’s a neat way to give them a new look. You can create fabric covers for them! So Sew Easy has a tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
Keep your pens and pencils within easy reach of your journal or planner! With this tutorial by Organized 31, you can sew an elastic pen strap to wrap around the cover of your journal. No more hunting for a… Read more ... 
Learn how to make grocery bags quickly and easily with the help of this video! Unlike normal tote bags, this DIY grocery bag is more durable and more practical. And it can be folded down to a small size so… Read more ... 
Water balloon fights are a lot of fun – but they’re also quite wasteful. You’ve got to fill all those balloons, and then once they’re popped they’re headed for the trash. These reusable water balloons are a sustainable alternative. Beginner… Read more ... 
Upcycle an old pair of pants into a water bottle holder! Heather at Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how to make this clever upcycled water bottle holder. You can even reuse the hem to save some… Read more ... 
Debbie at Folk Art Factory shows how you can create this round pencil case that’s perfect for school or around the house. I love to use a case like this for all of my colored pencils! Her round pencil case … Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to create a hair clip organizer with a cute applique design! La Creative Mama shows how you can make this project for a girls room. She has an applique pattern you can use to create a… Read more ... 
Kids are notorious for wearing holes in the knees of their pants and outgrowing the length before they outgrow the waist. Why throw away pants that can get more use? This tutorial by Brooke Starts Sewing helps you get the… Read more ... 
It’s an ongoing debate: Should you pre-wash your fabrics before sewing? Some people do, some people don’t. Beginner Sewing Projects delves into this topic with post that talks about when, why,and how to prewash your fabric. It’s a good read… Read more ... 
A simple elastic waist skirt is easy to sew and you can make one in any size, kids to adults, based on a few easy measurements. You can sew one in just 20-30 minutes! Or, if you’re teaching a child… Read more ... 
Rae Gun Ramblings has a free pattern for sewing a face mask for kids. She designed the mask to be comfortable and easy for kids to wear, as well as quick to sew. You can make one in just 20… Read more ... 
Trips to the library break the boredom of summer days, and help keep kids reading and learning even when they’re not in school. Pam at Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew this easy library bag… Read more ... 
You can create subtle and beautiful designs on fabric using natural dyes. La Creative Mama shows how to eco print on fabric using leaves and flowers. She uses an iron water solution to transfer the shapes of the leaves on… Read more ... 
Sew up an easy drawstring backpack with this DIY sewing tutorial, free pattern, and a step by step video. This DIY drawstring backpack will get your kids through soccer season with pockets to hold your water bottle, shin guards, and… Read more ...