Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Dawn Cornell shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this quilted scissors case. The quilted layers create a thick pouch that will cover the sharp point of your scissors. You can make it from two 5″… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Oval Messenger Bag. The egg shaped bag has asymmetrical swoosh pocket on the front. Make it from two contrasting fabrics to show off the beautiful curves of the… Read more ... 
You can make this fringed hobo bag out of an old t-shirt, with no sewing required. Upstairs Circus has the how-to. It’s easy to do, with just some simple cuts and some knotting. This would be such a fun project… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial showing how to make a quick and easy sunglasses pouch to keep your shades from getting scratched in your purse. It takes just 3 steps to make one. It’s a simple fabric… Read more ... 
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for her Perfect Purse. She designed this bag as part of the Sew-A-Bration of Womanhood over at the Shaffer Sisters blog. It’s a roomy bag with plenty of pockets, including… Read more ... 
Trixi Symonds, author of Sew Together Grow Together, guest blogs at My Poppet with a tutorial showing how to make a simple envelope pouch. The sewing is very easy and uses both machine stitching and hand stitching. It’s… Read more ... 
Shannon from Very Shannon shares a fantastic sewing tutorial that combines both beauty and function — the Origami Bento Bag! This stylish little fabric purse is made using just three fat quarters, making it the perfect project to dig… Read more ... 
Oh my, this kitty cat purse is the cutest thing ever!! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s a flat, round purse made of leather (or faux leather if you prefer) with… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making an iPad (or other tablet) case for a guy. No frills, no flowers, just great details like a leather cover and contrast top stitching. The cover folds… Read more ... 
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial for making her Ellie Travel Case. This is such a fun little bag! It’s kind of a cross between a dopp kit and a kicky little tote. Finished dimensions are 7.5″ wide, 7.5″… Read more ... 
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make these cute little felt coin purses. They’re so colorful and happy! The small pouch has a little pocket on the front… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Simple Summer Backpacks. They’re easy enough to make that you could whip a few out in an afternoon. Or, a child learning to… Read more ... 
Ren from The Inspired Wren shows how to make her Prop-Up Tablet Case. It’s both a tablet case and easel all in one. The pouch with a button loop closure will hold your reader safe and snug when you’re storing… Read more ... 
Rubyellen from A Beautiful Mess shares a free pattern for making this wax print hobo bag. The simple lines of the slouchy bag show off the gorgeous and large-scale prints of the wax print fabric. The lining is also a… Read more ... 
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shows how to make this zippered key pouch. The small zippered pouch can attach to a keychain so you’ve always got it when you need it. It’s just big enough to hold your small essentials but… Read more ... 
