Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Don’t toss that shirt just because it lost a button! You can mend it and it will be good as new. Mayra at So Sew Easy shows some basic mending techniques that will save you money and keep textiles out… Read more ... 
Take your art with you with these felt crayon or pencil rolls! Havalah from Sisters, What! shows how to sew them. Use felt to make this a super easy project, perfect for first time sewists. Or, use leather (or faux… Read more ... 
Creating a sleek and functional card wallet has never been easier, thanks to Jennie Masterson’s free sewing pattern and tutorial. With just a piece of faux leather and a single seam, you can craft a handy wallet to securely hold… Read more ... 
Are your neighbors playing the Bear Hunt game, where families drive around trying to spot homes with a bear in the window? If you’d like to play along, but don’t have a stuffed bear handy, make your own Neighborhood Bear… Read more ... 
Tea towels are pretty for the kitchen, but they also make great shortcuts for sewing! Julie of Sum of Their Stories has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can use three tea towels to make this book bag. Using… Read more ... 
You can sew an easy key fob with just fabric scraps and some basic hardware. Emily at Life Sew Savory has a DIY sewing tutorial that shows how. It’s easy enough for beginners to make because it takes just a… Read more ... 
Be eco-friendly with these pretty DIY cloth napkins with fringes! Lisa of Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how to make them. This project is perfect for beginners because it’s really fast and easy, with just four straight lines to sew!… Read more ... 
Scratched glasses are no fun! Sew a simple glasses case to keep them protected. Chelsea of Sew Simple Home has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. This is a great sewing project for beginners and for kids learning to sew. … Read more ... 
The best projects for teaching kids to sew are ones that create things they get to use. Monica at SookEe Designs shows how to make a popsicle holder that’s perfect for a first sewing project! After they’ve made their popsicle… Read more ... 
You can make a cute DIY knit headband from scraps of knit fabric! It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners. If you don’t have knit fabric yardage, you can always repurpose fabric from old t-shirts or knit dresses. Go … Read more ... 
Easy enough for a beginner to make, this drawstring backpack is a simple sewing project you can make in an afternoon. I’ve got a DIY sewing tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The lined backpack measures approximately 12″ wide… Read more ... 
Do you ever get in the mood to make a scrappy patchwork project, but don’t want to tackle an entire quilt? This little heart-shaped pincushion by Crafty Staci is the perfect solution! It’s also a great scrap buster, as the… Read more ... 
This is a highly requested tutorial on how to sew an ear saver to prevent ear irritation. Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shows three ways you can sew ear savers. Go to Sweet Red Poppy to see how with free… Read more ... 
Grab this free pattern for a DIY storage bag and keep everything neatly organized – a great shoe storage bag, DIY project bag, fabric storage and hanging home organizer – all you need for DIY storage! The pattern comes in… Read more ... 
So you’re in lockdown – or at least social distancing – and you’re looking for something for the kids to do with all their boredom? Take this time to teach them to sew! You don’t need a lot of special… Read more ...