Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Amy from Ladybugs and Daisychains guest blogs at The Crafty Mummy with a tutorial showing how you can make a simple pillowcase with a flap at the end to cover the end of the pillow insert. With such a variety… Read more ... 
I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make… Read more ... 
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a hobo style beach bag that doubles as a sunbathing towel. The bag is made from a beach towel folded up at one end to make a pocket. If you fold… Read more ... 
I find it difficult to find sewing patterns to fit my tween daughter, especially indie patterns. Most girl’s clothing patterns go up to a size 8, which she has not been able to wear for several years. But she’s still… Read more ... 
How cute is this little kid’s striped sun hat! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin calls it her Here Comes the Sun(hat), and she shares a free pattern for making it. It is fabulousness in a wide stripe, especially with how… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to draft and sew a basic hat pattern. She includes a free template for making the crown. The template has sizes ranging from 19 1/2 to 24 1/2?, which covers… Read more ... 
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Pocket Pals Pillow. It’s a fun way to display and store a collection of Lego mini figures. The front of the pillow has itty… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a knot top baby hat. They’re made from a stretch knit fabric to fit snug around baby’s head. They’re so easy to make, you’ll have a hard time sewing… Read more ... 
Michelle from Handmade Martini shares a free pattern for a toddler’s winter hat with built in ear warmers. The fleece hat fits snug around the head, with the bottom edge curved down to cover the ears. The design is based… Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how she altered a long denim coat to remove excess fabric at the back. While the fit on the long jacket was good everywhere else, it was too long and too wide at the… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a free template for this fun fox applique. She gives him a speech bubble so you can tell everyone what you think the fox says. It’s an easy project since his face is made almost… Read more ... 
Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shows how to sew and attach patch pockets that look awesome. A patch pocket is easy to make, but it can look sloppy if not done right. On the other hand, nail the details –… Read more ... 
