Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Megan from The Crafty CPA guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to use a man’s button down shirt to make a messenger bag. The front of the shirt (with the button placket) becomes the flap of… Read more ... 
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a bag to carry your laptop. The large bag is styled like a tote, but is interlined with foam to protect your laptop. Padded straps… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired zippered pouch. This is such a cute little pouch! It has a curved top marked with a row of pleated ruffles, and is just big enough to hold a pair… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer evening clutch. The look is so luxe that no one will believe you made it yourself. The body of the small bag is covered in rosette… Read more ... 
Megan from Crafty CPA shows how she turned a vintage feedscak into a new messenger bag for herself. The awesome leather strap is made from an old belt. Brilliant!! If you can’t get your hands on a vintage feedsack, you… Read more ... 
Just in time for back to school, Britney from J & M’s Eye Candy guest blogs at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to embellish a plain backpack with a custom applique. The owl she adds is sooo cute,… Read more ... 
Wedding Dress Blue has the how-to for making a handy Coupon Clutch. The little fabric wallet opens up to reveal 6 pockets that you can use to organize your coupons, receipts, or other small items. Get the tutorial at Wedding … Read more ... 
Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about back to school? Emma from Hello Beautiful! guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a kid’s backpack. With a kitty applique. I am SO… Read more ... 
Heather from Small Fry & Co. made special duffle bags for her kids to take to sleepovers, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. She tells how to figure out the measurements, so you can make them… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make her Read and Sew Totes. The large, sturdy tote bags easily hold a stack of good reading or a sewing project or two, but could also be used for… Read more ... 
Sew4Home has the how-to for making their Plenty of Pockets Tote. The trim little tote bag has a long cross-body strap for easy carrying, and rows of pockets on the outside for easy access to keys, phone, sunglasses, etc. Get … Read more ... 
Pat Bravo shares a free downloadable PDF tutorial for making a soft cover for your tablet or reader. The top flap is held in place with a strip of fabric. Get the PDF tutorial.
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Julie from It’s Sew Stinkin’ Cute shows how to make an envelope-style diaper and wipes clutch. The fabric pouch is just the right size for a couple of disposable diapers and a pack of wipes. A Velcro closure makes it … Read more ... 
It may be easy-breezy summertime right now, but back-t0-school will be here before you know it. And what’s better for a new school year than a brand new bag to carry your books? Malory from Snips and Spice shows how… Read more ... 
Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a lined bag to carry your laptop bag. A couple of pockets on the outside give a place to store your mouse and other accessories. Get the … Read more ... 
