Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups. They’re easy to make from a purchased towel. And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a pattern for making this pink lemonade summertime hoop art. It’s an adorable design and it reminds me of summers spent at my grandparents’ house when I was a kid, where the 4th of July… Read more ... 
Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute and so modern!
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This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL.
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Susan from Downeast Thunder Farm shares a free pattern for making this felt wood thrush ornament. Hang it in a window or perch it in a plant! Or, come Christmas time, he’d make a beautiful Christmas ornament. He’s made with… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for a women’s racer back summer tank. It has a high-low hem and gathers at the back so it’s loose and roomy, always a plus when dressing for the heat. … Read more ... 
Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July! Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how. Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue… Read more ... 
These pillows are perfect for any Star Wars fan! Favorite Star Wars droids are appliqued on to the front. Kim from Bugaboo City has a free pattern and tutorial so you can make them. She has patterns to make a… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern for a womens swim cover up. It’s a short sleeveless hoodie dress with a scoop neck and a large pocket on the front. Slip it on over your suit for… Read more ... 
Sara from Sew Sweetness has a video and free pattern showing how you can sew this simple leather hobo bag. If you don’t have a leather (or faux leather), you could also use a high quality felt or other fabric… Read more ... 
This fabric shopping bag is perfect for trips to a farmer’s market! There’s plenty of room to hold your produce, and you can carry it hands-free on your shoulder. Sew4Home has a tutorial and free pattern for making it. Fold… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a beautiful sundress tutorial for her Sundressing series. It’s a pinafore dress with ruffled straps on the back. It’s a sweet and classic look that will never go out of style. … Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a bow tie, and she’s got a free pattern, too! This is a real bow tie that you actually tie each time you wear it, not a clip-on or pre-tied… Read more ... 
One of the hardest things for kids playing card games is actually holding the cards – and holding them in a way that no one can see them! Caroline from Sew Can She created this fabric card kitty holder to… Read more ...