Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how to make the cutest mini backpack coin pouch! Not only are they adorable, but you can use your fabric scraps to make them! She has a tutorial and a free pattern you can… Read more ... 
This fabric book weight and bookmark set will hold your spot in a book! The book weight will keep the pages propped open so you can read hands-free, and the bookmark will mark your page when you have to put… Read more ... 
This little monster is more than just a cute face. He’s also a pretty handy little pouch to hold your earbuds, USB drive, or loose change. I’ve got a tutorial and free sewing patter for you over at Orange Bettie. … Read more ... 
Make this beautiful reversible mini mat using English paper piecing and a free template from Crafty Staci! She shares free templates and a tutorial on her blog. She made hers from cute Christmas prints on one side and fall… Read more ... 
This fleece sea turtle softie is so adorable and would make a sweet softie for a child! It’s soft so it’s good for snuggling while watching a favorite movie or reading some books. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a… Read more ... 
This girls’ off the shoulder top is so cute for summer! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. It’s easy to sew and will become a favorite part… Read more ... 
The sand at the beach feels so good under your toes – but not so good when it gets trapped in the bottom of your bag. Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a mesh beach bag… Read more ... 
Duchy is a sweet dachsund softie perfect for kids and beginner sewists! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to sew him. Her pattern is designed to be easy enough for a child or… Read more ... 
Make sweet bedtime memories with this bear and moon felt toy! Miss Daisy Designs has a free sewing pattern for the Twilight Bear, and a story that goes along with it. You can tell the story at bedtime and use… Read more ... 
Sew a wrap top maxi dress that’s perfect for summertime! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free pattern and a tutorial for you. This lovely summer dress has short sleeves, a wrap bodice, waist tie, and a maxi length… Read more ... 
Jessica Dayon shows how to sew these adorable nautical snack mats with applique and patchwork! At 6″x 12″, these patchwork mats are like placemats, but smaller so they’re the perfect size for a mug of coffee and a small snack! … Read more ... 
Sew a girls’ tank top that’s perfect for vacation and summertime play dates! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern you can use. You can use knit fabric yardage or do like she did… Read more ... 
Sew a cute little monkey softie with this free pattern from Felt With Love Designs! Made from felt, it’s easy to sew with only simple hand stitches. The tutorial is part of the Sew a Softie series organized by Trixi… Read more ... 
Circle skirts are so easy to sew! But if you’re not a math person it can be hard to figure out how big to cut the circles! This easy sew circle skirt by Fleece Fun has a free pattern. No… Read more ... 
Lisa from Cucicucicoo is a sewing genius when it comes to upcycling—and her latest project proves it! Instead of tossing out her old, worn-out bathing suits, she gave them a second life by turning them into reusable splash balls for… Read more ...