Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Transform a plain composition book into a sleek, modern journal! Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a video tutorial for making a simple composition book cover from cork or leather (or any fabric that won’t fray). She includes a pattern you… Read more ... 
Oh, how I am loving this embroidery hoop art by Bev of Flamingo Toes! It has alll my favorite things – ric rac and pom poms and gingham and a good pun. It would make the cutest Valentine’s art, or… Read more ... 
I don’t buy sleepwear very often, but when I do I’m always disappointed with the selection. It’s either too cutesy, or too sexy, or poorly made. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ... 
Celebrate your wanderlust with this camper van embroidery hoop art! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial. The design would also be great to put on the front of a pillow or tote bag – especially… Read more ... 
The Love Notes pillow by Taunja from Carried Away Quilting is the perfect project for using up your scraps – your fabric scraps AND your little bits of trims and buttons! The “envelopes” are made from 2 1/2″ fabric squares,… Read more ... 
Peasant dresses are an easy style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re also an easy style of dress to sew for dolls. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress… Read more ... 
These quilted pillbox pouches provide cute and handy storage for small sewing notions or office supplies. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 4″ x 6″. It’s a great scrapbusting project for your… Read more ... 
This fabric box folds up and ties with a bow to provide pretty storage for toys or other small items. But untie that bow and it folds out flat. It also has the option to fold out just the front,… Read more ... 
Polka dots are a staple in my fabric stash. They’re just so versatile – and so cute! Amber Simmons shows how you can create these donut hot pads, with polka dot fabric giving them sprinkles. Donuts and polka dots in… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this batwing sweater top. It has the perfect mix of slouch and fit, loose through the top and fitting snug around the waist and the wrists. It can be… Read more ... 
I don’t know how people dressed their girls for winter before leggings. They’re perfect for all the layering you need to do to keep warm in the winter, especially kids who like to play outside. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making her striking Sundance squash blossom quilt. The large pieces make this quilt quick to sew. The design is also nice for showing off solids!
Click below for her tutorial: Sundance … Read more ... 
Quigley the Corgi is the cutest little dog softie! How can you not love him when he’s got those sweet ears and of course the heart in his hands? Jenny from Fluffmonger has a free pattern and tutorial to share… Read more ... 
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free sewing pattern at Fleece Fun for making knit joggers for an 18″ doll. You can make them from scraps of knit fabric. If you don’t have knit scraps, look through your closet (or… Read more ... 
These stacked French hair bows are the perfect finishing touch for girl’s outfits! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make your own. They’re quick to make and don’t require any sewing. You can make them from leather,… Read more ...