Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sara from Alice & Lois guest blogs in the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric headband for a child. It’s a quick project, one you can complete in just 30… Read more ... 
Free Spirit Fabrics has a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a Pod Pillow in two sizes. They’re like fabric easels to hold a tablet or smart phone. The cutting dimensions are given within the steps of the tutorial… Read more ... 
Elisa from Charming Doodle shares a free pattern over at The Sewing Rabbit for a reversible bib with a Peter Pan collar. It’s made from t-shirt knit, which is soft and stretchy so there’s no need for a closure. Just… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern for making a child’s apron. It’s a simple project that’s quick to make. She says it can be done in just 10 minutes! How’s that for quick? Or, let your child… Read more ... 
American Felt and Craft brings the mustache trend to your Christmas tree with these felt mustache ornaments. Their template gives four variations on the mustache so you can make a whole set to decorate your very hip Christmas tree. They… Read more ... 
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shares a free pattern for making a patchwork tree skirt. There are 16 pie-shaped panels around the skirt so you can mix and match print and pattern and color to your heart’s desire. A set… Read more ... 
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to alter a plain sleeve pattern to make it a puff sleeve. I love a puff sleeve because not only are they pretty and girly, but I also find them much easier to set… Read more ... 
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night guest blogs at Sew Caroline with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little house needle book. Little felt pages inside the book will hold your needles and pins. Make one… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making this soft, snuggly Cuddle Buddy Bear. His shape is perfect for little hands to hold close while sleeping. And to give him a special place to tuck him in… Read more ... 
If you draft your own patterns – or want to get started drafting your own patterns, Lauren Dahl has a treat for you. She continues her Lauren Dahl continues her pattern drafting series with a free downloadable chart with standard… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for her Carnaby Carry All Bag. It’s a largish bag, measuring 20″ long X 14″ high when finished. The shape is a basic U-shape bag, with angled pockets and piecing. It’s… Read more ... 
Katie from Good Golly Ginger shares a free pattern for a baby boy’s bib with an appliqued neck tie. It’s a quick and easy project, one she says can be done in just 30 minutes. She made the tie from… Read more ... 
Blessings always come in the strangest of packages. Today, it was when I saw this pair of tutorials by Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns, showing how to make a walker caddy and cup holder. Memories of my… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making a snuggly warm bonnet for baby. It fits snugly and ties under baby’s chin. They suggest a beautiful Liberty of London print for the outer layer, and sherpa for the lining. … Read more ... 
Joy from xoxo Grandma shares a free pattern for making this beautiful jacket for an 18″ doll out of a lace trimmed hankie. The blouse is cut and assembled so the lace trim of the hankie ends up on all… Read more ... 
