Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew some pretty quilted pot holders for your kitchen. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial you can use. The pocket design helps protect both sides of your hand from a hot pan. It’s a good project to show… Read more ... 
Sew a padded laptop bag that will allow you to take your work with you, without having to worry about your laptop getting banged up. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make one. Her bag is… Read more ... 
Though small, this tote is still big enough to hold everything you need to carry with you. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to sew one. The bag is big enough to… Read more ... 
These heart-shaped heating pads fit perfectly on the shoulders or feet and provide soothing stress relief. Crissy at First Day of Home has a tutorial showing how to make them. You can heat these lavender and rice heat packs in… Read more ... 
These chapstick holders are quick to sew from your fabric scraps, and they make great little gifts! Especially during the winter, when the cold air leaves many of us with chapped lips. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews… Read more ... 
While I rarely use my iron with my laundry, it gets a LOT of use in my sewing room! And with all that use, it gets messy pretty easily and then that gunk can get transferred to my fabric that… Read more ... 
Older kids and teens are hard to buy for, but gift cards and cash are always a welcome gift! Gemia from Phat Quarters shares a free pattern for these small Christmas stockings that are sized just right to hold a… Read more ... 
See how to sew a tote bag with a padded pocket to hold a tablet! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bag. Whether you need to bring a tablet with you for… Read more ... 
Create a custom mouse pad for your office space! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew a fabric mouse pad. It’s an easy sewing project and makes a great back-to-school project!
Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ... 
Learn how easy it is to sew a felt cover for your iPad or tablet using thick, durable felt with a contrast zipper detail! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how in this easy to follow tutorial. The thick felt… Read more ... 
What better way to spread the love of reading than by making it comfortable and fun with a cute reading pillow to relax on and to store your favorite books and maybe even your iPad. Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle shows… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a tote from wax canvas. The durability of wax canvas makes it a great choice to use for tote bags and other utility bags. Her bag features two colors of… Read more ... 
When I talk about my “sewing scissors” I’m usually referring to my fabric shears.
But those are by no means the only pair of scissors in my sewing room. Scissors will have different shapes and different types of blades depending… Read more ... 
Whether it’s for planting, or weeding ,or harvesting, if you garden you know it involves lots of kneeling. Sew a gardening knee pad to make a soft (and clean) spot for your knees while doing your gardening. Emily from Life… Read more ... 
We eat tortillas 
with dinner at least once a week. They taste best when served warm, but they won’t stay warm if you just leave them uncovered. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a tortilla warmer… Read more ...