Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free downloadable tutorial for making this rice pack. Heat it in the microwave for a toasty warm pack, or keep it in the freezer and it’s a cool pack. This is a… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial for making fancy stacked fabric flowers. Gorgeous! They’re made from scraps of dressy fabric left over from a previous refashion. The sequins and beads add sparkle, and they were already on the… Read more ... 
Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag. It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour. The unique handles can be worn as… Read more ... 
Gabrielle from Tiny Apartment Crafts shares a free pattern for this cute little felt owl measuring tape cover. If I had one of these, I’d be measuring things all day long just for an excuse to pull that little guy… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making mini scripture bags for the kiddoes. They’re sized for a compact sized LDS standard scripture set. You can make one up out of a pretty fabric… Read more ... 
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free tutorial for making this doorway puppet theater. The project is aimed at beginning sewists, using only straight seams and a simple turned hem which she demonstrated earlier this week on her… Read more ... 
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade is a creative genius! She has created a series of Quiet Books that are sure to keep small hands busy and children entertained in any situation. Whether it’s in church, in the car, in a… Read more ... 
Terri Stegmiller shares a free pattern at 3 Creative Studios for making her Big Tote. This roomy bag measures 21″ wide by 18″ tall. Make it from decor weight fabrics for extra sturdiness. Get the free pattern.
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Little Betty shares a pattern and tutorial on her blog for this sweet ruffled sunsuit for a baby girl. The ruffles across the back are sooo cute! The pattern is in a size 1, but could probably adjust it up or… Read more ... 
The Ring in the Vintage New Year series concludes at Bramcost Publications with a free vintage pattern for a ladies’ bowler hat. Get the pattern and instructions.
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Jen from New Green Mama shares a free pattern for making her Upcycled Scrappy Owl softie. I love his mismatched scrappy look! Get the free pattern.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’… Read more ... 
Wendy Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her first free sewing pattern for her online sewing school. Fancy Schmancy Cloth Napkins – just the project for a beginning sewist to practice sewing straight lines. (She gives a video sewing lesson… Read more ... 
Whimsy Couture shares a tutorial on their blog for this heart-shaped Valentine’s softie. This would make a fun little special Valentine’s treat for a sweet child in your life. Go to the tutorial.
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Tracy from Mad Quilter shows how to make this case to hold crochet hooks. Each hook has its own pocket, and a flap folds over the top to keep them from sliding out. It all folds up into a handy… Read more ... 
