Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how you can make a simple heart ornament out of burlap and a knit print. They’d be cute on a Christmas tree, or tied on a gift. Or, if you’re one of those people who doesn’t… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Happy Holidays series at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make this awesome three-eyed monster hat. How cute is this!! And made from fleece with long flaps over… Read more ... 
Oh, and I am absolutely loving this colorblocked leather bag that Hetty from light blue grey made! The clean lines, the sharp colors… It’s reversible, too. She made it out of leather samples, and she shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
Ironing is a crucial part of a sewing project. But getting up after each seam and walking to the ironing board gets old quickly, and takes time away from your sewing. Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a time-saving ironing tip… Read more ... 
This pleated zippered pouch would make a great last-minute gift! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make one. The pleats and the piping make this a nice enough pouch to stand on its own as a gift, but… Read more ... 
Steph from 3 Hours Past and Cake Designs shares a free pattern for a scaled down version of her soon-to-be-released Pavlova Wrap Top & Skirt. When I say scaled down, I mean really scaled down. It’s sized to fit a… Read more ... 
Anna from Noodlehead shows how she made a pair of lightweight pajama pants out of a lovely voile print. The back of the waistband is made stretchy with elastic thread shirring. The front waistband has a drawstring. You can make… Read more ... 
Ruffled tees are sooo versatile for girls! They’re cute with a pair of jeans, but can also look sweet with a skirt. VixenMade shows how you can make one. She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and adds the rows of… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make these pretty ruffled throw pillows. The ruffles are pieced from charm squares . The precut squares are a real time saver, but you could also cut your own squares using fabrics from your scrap stash. … Read more ... 
So you’ve decided you want to learn to sew. And you’ve got a new (or new to you) Janome sewing machine sitting in front of you. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has written a post to help you get to… Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a faux fur infinity scarf. This would make a great last minute Christmas gift! Who wouldn’t love a loop of soft faux fur to warm their neck on a cold winter day? … Read more ... 
This whimsical Christmas stocking is sooo awesome! Kathleen from Grosgrain shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. She designed the stocking to be large enough (and wide enough at the top) to accommodate larger stocking stuffer presents. The… Read more ... 
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House whipped up a skirt for the Elf on a Shelf who is causing so much trouble in their house this Christmas season. She wrote up a tutorial showing how to do it, so… Read more ... 
Rebekah from Twinkle and Twine guests over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make these twine and fabric bow napkin holders. They’d make a pretty addition to your holiday table. Get the tute. [photo from Twinkle and… Read more ... 
Onel from Onelmom shows how to make some itty bitty snowman softies. Look at them all bundled up for the cold in their scarves!! They’d be cute tucked into a mantelscape, hanging from the tree as ornaments, or attached to… Read more ... 
