Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Amy from Fils + Fils shares a tutorial at Closet Case Files showing how you can sew a rope basket purse. The whole bag – including straps – is made from coiled rope that is sewn on your sewing machine. … Read more ... 
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making these triangle pencil pouches. Make one as a back-to-school surprise gift! My daughter loved it when I had a handmade gift for her first day of school. Or, if you’re into coloring books, use… Read more ... 
Courtney from A Little Craft In Your Day shows how you can make this awesome sling bag with a Boho style. It’s made entirely from rectangles of fabric and is a good project for a beginner. Because of how… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse created this travel bag for her Featherweight sewing machine. The patchwork carry case is her answer to the worn handles on the Featherweight case, which she was afraid would fail while she was carrying the machine. … Read more ... 
Annika from Annika’s Sewing Corner shows how to make a quilted earbud pouch. Usually a small pouch like this would have a zipper closure, but hers is made with a simple envelope closure just like you’d see on a pillow… Read more ... 
Courtney from A Little Craft In Your Day shows how you can sew a running band phone pocket. It’s made from a stretch athletic fabric so it’s comfortable to wear during your workout. A zipper will keep your phone, keys,… Read more ... 
When sewing a bag, it’s all about the pockets. I like at least one zippered pocket to be somewhere on a bag so I’ve got a secure place to hold my smaller items. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you… Read more ... 
The Pheobe Phone & ID Case is a free PDF pattern from Clover & Violet. Isn’t it adorable? It’s a great project for using your scraps! There are two pockets and a little angled flap that buttons over them to… Read more ... 
This sturdy tote is ready for any summer adventure! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial at Hatch. She’s also got a free machine embroidery file for the flip flops if you sign up for a 1 month subscription… Read more ... 
Use your favorite scraps to sew a cute patchwork bag! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing how you can make this patchwork cross body zip bag. These little bags are a fun way to use up your… Read more ... 
See how to sew this awesome bucket bag! Sew4Home has the tutorial. The bag has a grommet 
and drawcord closure and an adjustable cross body strap. The strap is adjustable, with snaps at the shoulder and where it attaches to… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial for making a cute little pyramid zip pouch. The patchwork design is a great way to use up your smaller scraps! You can do any patchwork design you like – the… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can sew up a simple little zipper pencil pouch. Mixing two prints adds fun and color to the simple pouch. Use a contrasting zipper for even more punch! You won’t be able to… Read more ... 
This unicorn backpack is the cutest! What little girl wouldn’t love this for back to school! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it. She’s also got a free .SVG file to cut the… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make a tote bag from a tea towel. She’s got two ways of making them, depending on how much time you have and how nicely you want to finish it. For… Read more ...