Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
You can make slouchy cool hats out of an old sweater with just a few easy steps. VixenMade shows how to do it. This is a great way to upcycle a sweater that’s no longer wearable due to staining, holes,… Read more ... 
Karen from Leigh Laurel Studios made this pillowcase dress for her daughter’s American Girl doll. It matches a pillowcase dress she made for her daughter, so girl and doll can dress alike. A pillowcase dress is fast and easy to… Read more ... 
Small Dreamfactory shows how to make a fabric bunting with triangle flags. You can make them for any holiday or celebration, or for a fun year-round decoration. She includes a free pattern you can download for making the triangle shapes. … Read more ... 
The skeleton hand epaulets make this blazer awesome Halloween fashion, perfect for dressing up without going full on costume. Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes came up with this bit of Halloween brilliance, and he shares a tutorial on his… Read more ... 
This fish costume that Erin from Vint Hill Vintage Blog made for her son is all kinds of fabulousness! Wow!! She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The costume is made from a hoodie pattern and a pants… Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats guest blogs in the Handmade Halloween series at Feather’s Flights with a tutorial showing how to make a ladybug costume cape. It’s quick and easy to make, and because it’s a cape, the sizing is super… Read more ... 
Mari from Disparate Disciplines shows how to apply fold over elastic. This tutorial is part of a sew-along for her Yellow Tail Camisole, a pattern available for free or for purchase (you name your own price). The pattern uses… Read more ... 
Nike from Thrive shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how she made these Zombie Apocalypse Halloween outfits her kids. The outfits feature prints and designs from the Zombie Apocalypse line by Emily Taylor Designs. For the shirts,… Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Peanut Baby over at JoAnn fabrics website. This would make a sweet baby gift! You can make the hair and the skin to match the child’s. Or, make them from… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a new coffee sleeve pattern each month. This month her free pattern will make a coffee sleeve shaped like a bat. He has button eyes and felt ears, and will wrap around your coffee cup… Read more ... 
This drop waist plaid dress by Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs is so sweet! She shares a free pattern for making it. It has a sleeveless bodice with a circle skirt attached. The neck comes to a V in… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows you can you make this spooky spiderweb cape, no sewing required. It’s made from fleece, which is inexpensive and readily available at most fabric stores. Worn with a witch hat and a black dress, it’s… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial over at Fave Crafts showing how to make a pretty heating bag cover, appliqued with an Eiffel Tower. The cover will fit her Winter Warmer Heating Bag, which you can… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shows how you can make this Halloween tote. The boxy bag is made from a natural canvas, with a length of wide, reflective ribbon
for a handle. It’s safety and sophistication all rolled up in one cool … Read more ... 
Two Little Minutes shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween coasters, no sewing required. She uses Fabric Fuse to attach the layers together. If you wanted to make a sewn version, it would be fairly easy… Read more ...