Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fleece cowl capelet that’s both stylish and warm. If you want a lighter weight cowl, you can also make this from a jersey knit. Get the free pattern and … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a set of Cold & Hot Comfort Packs. These little bags filled with rice and lavender can be kept in the freezer… Read more ... 
Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a baby doll diaper. Made from craft felt with a simple Velcro closure across the front, they’re super easy and super fast to make. The… Read more ... 
Becky from Owly Baby shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a simple gathered skirt for a babies, toddlers, and young girls. This is a great first project for someone wanting to learn to sew! It’s also… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie. It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff. A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb. Get the free … Read more ... 
PFAFF® recently announced the latest in their line of sewing machines – the creative sensation™. Its a high-end machine with both sewing and embroidery capabilities, and features exclusive tools including the new-to-industry Shape Creator™ Appliqué, Stacking Stitches and a… Read more ... 
Elisabeth from Growing Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Color Block Tunic. The contrast banding and deep V gives look so mod! The sleeveless tunic is perfect for the warmer temps in the transition between summer… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a set of alphabet bean bags for a child. She’s using them to help her dauhter learn to recognize the letters of the alphabet. What a fun way to encourage reading!! … Read more ... 
Melissa from A Hundred Billion Stars shares a free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics for making a little owl softie. Cute!! Get the pattern.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys… Read more ... 
This oven mitt is hot – scorchin’ hot!! And cute, too! Lark Crafts has a free tutorial and template for making one. It’s designed by Aimee Ray and is an excerpt from the book 100 Pretty Little Projects
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This Mama Makes Stuff shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blow showing how to make a baby cap suitable for itty baby boys. No ruffles, no frills – it’s all boy! The pattern is sized for babies 0-3… Read more ... 
You can download a free pattern for this Fringe Festival Knit Top by hotpatterns over at Fabric.com. It’s designed to be made out of a drapey stretch fabric and has a fringed tie at the neck. Wear it with… Read more ... 
Tawny Bee from The L-T Experience shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Kindergartner Pants. Contrast pockets and cuffs allow for some fun mixing and matching of fabric prints. The cuffs also create some… Read more ... 
Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them. She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox. These are SOOOO cute!!! … Read more ... 
Head over to Lark Books for a tutorial showing how to make this super awesome Spot On pillow, designed by Malka Dubrawsky. The large colorful dots can be cut from fabrics in your scrap bin. It’s an excerpt from their… Read more ... 
