Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free sewing pattern for making boys’ basic shorts. You can make them from knit or woven fabric. They’re quick to sew up – she was able to make 3 pairs in just a… Read more ... 
I can’t seem to get enough of unicorn things lately! Here’s another project for you. Mallory from Mallory Makes Things shares a tutorial and pattern at A Beautiful Mess for making this unicorn softie. She’s got a fluffy yarn mane… Read more ... 
This patchwork tablet sleeve is a pretty way to store your device! The small patchwork pieces are made with a strip piecing technique. The tablet sleeve project is an excerpt from the book Perfect Patchwork Bags by Sue Kim with… Read more ... 
Kids will love this unicorn neck pillow! (I know some adults who would love it, too.) Create Kids Couture has a free pattern for making it. It has a unicorn face and appliqued horn on one end, and the fluffy… Read more ... 
This Wee Village Town Pillow is adorable! C & T Publishing has a free pattern and tutorial on their site. It’s an excerpt from the book Make Pillows by Wendy Williams. It would be so cute for a front porch… Read more ... 
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods saw a small bag at a thrift store, and immediately saw its potential. She turned the awkwardly shaped purse into a hip bag she could wear hands-free. Unlike the dorky fanny packs I remember from the… Read more ... 
This felt star softie would make a perfect first sewing project teaching a child to sew! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage has a tutorial and a free pattern. The simple shape is easy to sew on a sewing machine and… Read more ... 
Keep your summer hairstyle easy and fuss free with a wired headband! Janelle Nicole has a video showing how easy it is to sew one. You’ll need just a small bit of fabric and a wire to go inside. Use… Read more ... 
Sewing doll clothes doesn’t have to be hard or fussy! Jess from Gracious Threads has a free pattern and tutorial for making a circle skirt for an 18″ doll. It’s a simple little pattern that’s quick to sew from scraps… Read more ... 
Who loves ice cream? Better question – who doesn’t? This paper pieced ice cream cone is an adorable fabric version of a favorite summertime treat. Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a free paper piecing pattern and tutorial over at Sew… Read more ... 
Peta from She Quilts A Lot has an adorable Christmas in July project you can make! She shares a tutorial for making this sweet stocking bunting. You only need small pieces of fabric to make the tiny stuffed stockings, so… Read more ... 
These burp clothes by Cat from Mary Martha Mama are the perfect baby shower gift! She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. They sew up quickly and they’re super useful, and they’re cute, too! They’re made with… Read more ... 
Why am I showing you a photo of Christmas stockings when it’s the middle of summer? Because the lazy days of summer are a great time to get a head start on your Christmas sewing. These English cottage Christmas stockings… Read more ... 
Scraps, scraps, scraps, I’ve got so many fabric scraps! Peta from She Quilts A Lot uses her scraps to make lavender 
sachets. It’s a quick little project that makes great gifts to give to friends and family. She’s got a… Read more ... 
This adorable alpaca softie has a simple shape and a beautiful blanket embroidered on her back. Mollie from Wild Olive has a free pattern on her blog! It’s a simple pattern, with just two pieces (a front and a back). … Read more ...