Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
These mer-kitties are the cutest! Half kitty, half mermaid, and totally adorable. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Her pattern includes machine embroidery files to stitch the details like eyes and mouth… Read more ... 
Chelsea from GYCT shows how you can make a simple drawstring backpack with a couple of deep pockets on the front. It’s an easy bag to make and a great first sewing project! The pockets are just the right place… Read more ... 
This Fourth of July project is not only made to be sewn with materials you have on hand, its perfect to sew up in an afternoon with kids! Meredith from Olivia Jane Handcrafted has a free downloadable PDF project sheet… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew these fun color block drawstring ditty bags. The simple unlined drawstring bags are quick to sew and are a pretty way to wrap a special gift! They’d also make cute… Read more ... 
A loose fit t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making one. It has a relaxed, loose fit with a deep V neck and slits at the side. … Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a simple maxi dress you can wear all summer long. She includes links to a couple of free patterns you can use. Make it from a solid,… Read more ... 
Welcome a baby with love with this mini heart quilt. Caroline from Sew Can She has a free pattern for you. The mini heart design is made using a simple log cabin block. It’s such a sweet design and the… Read more ... 
Kids love to carry bags! It gives them a place to carry their little treasures hands-free, which is always a big help. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a kid-sized mini messenger bag. The long strap… Read more ... 
This terrific passport wallet includes places for two passports, paper money, and credit cards. Everything you need to take on a trip abroad comes in this neat little package. Get a free sewing pattern and tutorial over at Sew Very… Read more ... 
One of the many things about summer I look forward to are the strawberries being in season. These quilted strawberry coasters have me dreaming of summer strawberries! Nadra from Ellis & Higgs guest blogs at Diary of a Quilter with… Read more ... 
I’m loving these aprons made from the new Sunnyside Ave collection by Amy Smart. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free sewing pattern for making them, and she includes three sizes – toddler, tween, and adult. … Read more ... 
This little girl’s layered gingham skirt is perfect for 4th of July celebrations! Shelly from Coral & Co shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The gingham fabric is classic Americana, and those pom poms are just adorable.… Read more ... 
Sew the perfect mixed stripe flare dress for summer, spring and fall! Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial and a free pattern. It’s made from striped knit fabric. Move around your fabric to create customized stripe layout. Her… Read more ... 
George the Puppy is a cute – and free – softie pattern from Sis Boom! Sew him up from your favorite cotton prints! He’s easy to sew and perfect for snuggling or as an accent to a child’s bedding set.… Read more ... 
Sew a tiered Boho dress that’s perfect for summer! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make one using a t-shirt pattern. If you don’t already have a favorite t-shirt pattern, you can download her… Read more ...