Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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 ... 
This patchwork tablet sleeve is a pretty way to store your device! The small patchwork pieces are made with a strip piecing technique. The tablet sleeve project is an excerpt from the book Perfect Patchwork Bags by Sue Kim with… Read more ... 
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making this market tote. Out of jelly rolls!! She alternated two solids for her bag, but you could use a mix of prints for a scrappier look. Great… Read more ... 
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods saw a small bag at a thrift store, and immediately saw its potential. She turned the awkwardly shaped purse into a hip bag she could wear hands-free. Unlike the dorky fanny packs I remember from the… Read more ... 
This laminated diaper tote has plenty of pockets to hold all the diapers and wipes and snacks and toys that need to go with you when you leave the house with a toddler. And of course the laminated fabric is… Read more ... 
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can sew a hanging travel toiletry bag. It has several pockets to hold your travel toiletries, and folds like a clutch with cute swivel hook to keep it closed. When you get… Read more ... 
Susie from Loganberry Handmade has a tutorial for making these sweet little fabric wallets. They’re just big enough for credit cards and ID, or maybe a little bit of cash. The edges are finished off with bias tape (cute!) and… Read more ... 
This large duffel is perfect for going to the gym, or for packing for a weekend trip! Rachel from A Beautiful Mess has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The generous size gives you room to pack all… Read more ... 
Eleonore shares a tutorial at Näh-Connection showing how you can make this leather iPad case. It’s a folder style case with an easy elastic closure. Inside the sleeve are a large pocket to hold your iPad, a smaller pocket to… Read more ... 
This travel case holds your toothbrush and make up, and stands up when opened so they’re easy to get to. There are pockets to keep everything organized. It zips closed so it’s easy to pack in your bag. Melissa from… Read more ... 
These 4th of July bags are perfect to take with you to parades, to hold the candy that gets tossed from the floats. Emma from Crafting{E} shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It. She starts with a plain… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free pattern for making the cutest zipper pen case. She calls it the Zola Pen Case. It unzips and opens up to make a little tray that holds your pencils. Plus… Read more ... 
Bags and small pouches are always fun to sew. And they’re handy, too! But do you know what makes them even better? A wristlet strap to make it easier to carry! Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can… Read more ... 
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can sew this cute makeup pouch from a couple of fat quarters – and it only takes 20 minutes! It’s a great first sewing project to make with teens or tweens,… Read more ...