Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a sunglass case to keep your cute new sunnies from getting scratched in your purse. (I have done that too many times to count!!) It’s made from faux leather, with a… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings show how you can whip up a reversible book tote in just 15 minutes. It has long straps so you can carry it cross-body, which is particularly helpful when you’ve got it loaded full of… Read more ... 
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial for making her Padding Organic Canvas Laptop Sleeve. The padded sleeve has a open top with two button tabs to hold the laptop inside. Her tutorial shows how to make it to… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this leather fold over clutch with a fabric bow accent. The fold over top has a zipper to keep all your belongings inside. It’s awesome made from leather, but it would also… Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this tablet carrier bag. It looks and carries like a chic tote, but it’s sized to hold your an iPad or other tablet. The top closure has two options –… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make this polka dot and leather fold over clutch. It’s a smart little bag, chic and modern! The gold polka dot pattern is made with a stencil and gold paint. … Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shows how to make a leather wrap clutch. The clutch is simple to sew, using just a rectangle of leather (or faux leather) and two seams to make it. For a closure, a long strap… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how you can turn a couple of t-shirts into a cute backpack. She uses two shirts for each bag to yield enough fabric for a lining. All of the fabric you need… Read more ... 
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make these fun fabric storage baskets. They’re reversible so there are two possible looks for each basket. Plus, there aren’t any exposed seams showing on the inside of the basket. Use them… Read more ... 
Alice at Whiskateers shows how to make a simple felt case for an iPad or tablet. It has a front pocket to hold cords or pencils or other small items, and a contrast flap with snap closures. Felt makes the… Read more ... 
The Make It Yours clutch by Deb from So Sew Easy has beautiful angled sides on the bag and the flap. It’s made from one piece of fabric each for the outer and lining, and sews together quickly. Deb from… Read more ... 
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs at See Kate Sew showing how to make a changing pad and diaper clutch all in one. It’s made from two layers of laminated cotton for a waterproof surface that wipes clean… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs at Tatertots & Jello showing how to make this seersucker and leather fold over clutch. The seersucker clutch has a zippered top and leather corner accents. A short strap lets you carry it… Read more ... 
Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook (formerly known as The Train To Crazy) shows how you can make this tablet cover with a sleek, modern design in just 15 minutes. The outside is made of leather (or faux… Read more ... 
Make It Perfect shares a free pattern for making a Mini Messenger Bag for kids. The finished bag is 7″ x 10″, which is big enough to hold a sketch book and crayons. She designed the bag to show off… Read more ... 
