Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
It’s always tricky when I carry my sewing scissors with me to a sewing date or class. They don’t have a carrying case and the sharp point can be dangerous to other items in a bag, or even to the… Read more ... 
You don’t have to own chickens to appreciate how cute these cheery chicken softies are! Virginia from Gingercake shares a free pattern and a video tutorial showing how to make them. Sew them up from a mix of fabric prints… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a free pattern for this adorable bunny purse for a little girl. Sew it today for an Easter surprise! If you have a Cricut maker, she’s got cut files for you to download. But… Read more ... 
This long raglan sleeve t-shirt is perfect to wear with leggings! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern and tutorial. The raglan sleeves give it a sportier look (especially if you use contrast fabric on the sleeves), and… Read more ... 
When I saw this bag pop up in my reader this morning, I was immediately drawn to wonderful handstitching detail. It’s the Boro Cross Body Bag, and it’s a free pattern from Vicky of Vicky Myers Creations. The small bag… Read more ... 
These knee patch pants are perfect to sew up for a brand new baby! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial. If you have a Cricut Maker, she’s got a pattern you can download and cut… Read more ... 
Sew a cute hair accessory in minutes from your fabric scraps!! LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make knotted hair ties. She includes a free pattern for you to use. They’re super fast to sew –… Read more ... 
Sew yourself a new kimono wrap out of a couple of scarves! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how . Wear it with a simple tank and a pair of jeans for a casual… Read more ... 
Life is busy and there’s always some place I need to be or some obligation needing to be met. This mug mat by Staci from Crafty Staci reminds us to take time for ourselves, perhaps with a cuppa tea and… Read more ... 
Welcome spring to your house with this embroidery hoop art set! It’s filled with happy spring flowers, stitched and appliqued from pretty floral prints. Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial. Make one or all of them… Read more ... 
I love fabric and I have a bunch of it all stashed away waiting on the perfect sewing project. I have no trouble acquiring pretty fabrics, but storing them in a way that keeps them organized but also accessible is… Read more ... 
Sew your favorite fabrics into pretty bowls that you can use to organize your sewing notions, office supplies, or your jewelry and hair accessories. Greta from Greta’s Quilting Studio has a free pattern and tutorial for creating them. You can… Read more ... 
A drawstring backpack is a great first sewing project for teens, tweens, and even kids to sew! Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. has a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s made with all straight seams and can be completed in one… Read more ... 
Sew a sweet bunny softie for your child’s Easter basket, or just as a special surprise! BurdaStyle has a free pattern and tutorial you can use. Make it from a jersey knit so it’s soft to hold and easy to… Read more ... 
We all have those fabrics in our stash that leave us scratching our heads, wondering, “Why did I buy this?” Or perhaps you’ve been gifted fabric and just aren’t sure how to use it. Either way, don’t let those leftover… Read more ...