Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Phyllis Dobbs created a simple chef’s apron pattern to showcase her It’s a Dog’s Life fabric line, and she offers it for free on her blog. The prints in It’s a Dog’s Life are a whimsical imagining of a dog’s… Read more ... 
Made by Petchy got so many inquiries about the killer fabric she used in her laptop bag tutorial (it’s her own design, by the way) that she decided to provide the patterns for the custom-printed fabric as a free download. … Read more ... 
The Simplicity/New Look website shares a number of free downloadable patterns,… Read more ... 
Wee Folk Art has created an additional set of templates for their felt covered hair clips tutorial. Included in the free pattern are templates to make a barette with stacked circles, hearts, and leaves. I particularly like the one that… Read more ... 
Lil Blue Boo appliqued these little owls on to store-bought t-shirts to match the fancy little girl skirts she made, and she provides the applique pattern for free in case you want to do it, too. Go to the free … Read more ... 
U-Handblog offers a free pattern for the Everyday Glam Bag. This bag is easily spiced up with a bit of fringe hanging from the bottom. (I always love that trim at the fabric store, but never have a use. This… Read more ... 
The folks over at Wee Folk Art share the free pattern for this mouse bookmark made from felt. This is FAR cuter than the library due-date card I normally use. Go to the free pattern.
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Cathe from Just Something I Made shows how she organized all of her fabric remnants. She rolled them up and wrapped a label around them, just like the fabric stores do. Except her labels are pretty and don’t have a… Read more ... 
Ready-to-wear swimwear is EXPENSIVE!! If you want to try to save money and make it yourself, check out these sewing tips offered by Su from Vively Online shares some tips for sewing swimwear. Link to swimwear sewing tips, part 1… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern for this Humpty Dumpty
softie. He sports a bowtie around his neck and a bandaid on his head. All of his limbs button on and off, so he can always be put… Read more ... 
Laura from We Wilsons is giving away downloads of her new When Pigs Fly softie pattern for a limited time. Isn’t he adorable?? The wings are attached with a button, which makes them easily removable. Go to the free pattern… Read more ... 
Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer. You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs. Get the free pattern.… Read more ... 
If you like sewing, but feel overwhelmed when planning a project, check out the sewing kits at Mummy Made It. Whether its a costume for the little one or a dainty little pincushion for yourself, Mummy Made it makes it… Read more ... 
Lecien offers a free tutorial for making their Sweet Dreams Pillowcase and Sew Sweet Laundry Bag. Both tutorials are included in one handy PDF. Link to the PDF tutorial.
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All About You offers a tutorial (and template) for making these miniature teddy bears. This is a great project for fabric scraps! Go to the tutorial.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for… Read more ...