Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making these lovely little fabric baskets with gentle scallops around the top. Use them for organizing, or as Easter baskets. I think they’d also make a beautiful… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free pattern for her Spring Chick softie. The edges are left raw, and wings are sewn on with buttons. You can make one from fabric scraps or even vintage linens. She suggests making a… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for her Fit and Flare Dress. It’s made from a t-shirt knit fabric, with a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. You can accessorize it up for times you need to… Read more ... 
Kim from Seven Thirty Three shares a free pattern for this scrap fabric bunny softie. He is so cute!! His arms and legs and ears are a fun mix of color and pattern, and his tail is a bright pom… Read more ... 
Free Spirit Fabrics shares a downloadable PDF tutorial showing how to make this St. Patrick’s Day fabric scrap wreath. Knotted strips of fabric give the wreath its fullness and color. They added in some St. Patrick’s Day themed picks, but… Read more ... 
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at My Cuddle Corner for a toddler girl’s peasant dress and ruffle pants. The two pieces can be worn together or separate. She made them from Cuddle fabric for colder weather… Read more ... 
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to add a hood when making a t-shirt. She used Cuddle fabric to make it extra warm, and added a faux button tab at the collar… Read more ... 
Michelle from Handmade Martini shares a free pattern for a toddler’s winter hat with built in ear warmers. The fleece hat fits snug around the head, with the bottom edge curved down to cover the ears. The design is based… Read more ... 
Coats & Clark shares a free PDF project sheet for making these fabric and ribbon flower wands. They’re made with Phoomph! double stick foam sheets, so there’s no sewing required. The middles of the flower are fabric prints, and the… Read more ... 
Preethi from WIDI shows how to make her Poltam skirt. It’s pleated on to a waistband at the front, but gathered on to elastic in the back. You can make it in any size. In fact, she gives a link… Read more ... 
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to add some unique pieces to your American Girl Doll’s wardrobe, look no further!
AG Doll Fan from Arts and Crafts for your American Girl Doll has got you covered with… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free pattern for these Easter bunny treat bags. The bunny’s ears tie at the top to close the bag. The shape of these bags is clever, with a single ear in the center… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics for making a her kid-sized backpack she calls the Take Flight Knapsack. The most striking feature of this little backpack are the triangle flaps that wrap from the… Read more ... 
You can download a free printable with these vintage button images from World Label. The printable was created by the ever-awesome Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made. They’re sized to fit the 1″ label sheets from World Label. Just… Read more ... 
Alice & Lois share a free pattern for making a baby bib with terry cloth backing. You can cut the front from one fabric, or piece several fabrics together to make a patchwork front. The free pattern is part of… Read more ... 
