Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shows how to make the gathered chiffon clutch she carried with her to the opening night party at Alt. It’s fah-bulous, don’t you think? The jeweled embellishment in the center is actually a statement ring. … Read more ... 
This linen and lace frame purse is absolutely beautiful! Bev from Flamingo Toes made it and she shares a tutorial showing how. It’s a good project to use up scraps of vintage (and vintage-look) ribbons and trims. It’s hard to… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern at Birch Fabrics for making a her kid-sized backpack she calls the Take Flight Knapsack. The most striking feature of this little backpack are the triangle flaps that wrap from the… Read more ... 
Alida from Alida Makes shows how she made this oversized asymmetrical leather clutch. Love this bag!! She designed at part of her finale look on Project Sewn. It’s made from a large rectangle of fabric, with an angled flap and… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a simple mini leather wallet. She made it to fit inside a small clutch purse. I think it would also make a great gift for a guy, as it would slide… Read more ... 
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make her Bedside Gadget Caddy. It hangs from the mattress of your bed and has pockets for a book, remote, a pair of glasses, and other small items that often end up cluttering… Read more ... 
Charm Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to make a slip case for a Kindle, tablet, or other small electronic. It’s a simple fabric pouch with a large pocket across the front and a button and elastic closure at the… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to make her Flap Happy Backpack for kids. There are a lot of really nice features on this small backpack! It’s padded and fully lined for a nice finish on… Read more ... 
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs for making her Mod Messenger Bag. The simple bag is a good project for someone learning to sew. It’s lined on the inside, with an optional… Read more ... 
Laura Gummerman at A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this faux leather heart clutch. She appliqued the letters XOXO across the front. You could also applique a short word, or leave it plain. She appliqued the letters XOXO… Read more ... 
Becky at Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial for making her awesome Foldover Messenger Bag. She designed it for a mom on-the-go. The cross body messenger style is easy to carry hands-free, and the foldover top gives easy access to contents. … Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make this gorgeous floral clutch. The front of the small round wristlet is covered in a large fabric flower bloom. It has a zipper opening and short strap so… Read more ... 
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how to make a simple felt phone sleeve. You can put the whole thing together with easy hand sewing, even the reverse applique. You could also… Read more ... 
Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte, showing how you can make a felt iPad sleeve in just 10 minutes. The cutting and sewing is super simple, and because it’s felt you don’t have to finish the edges. … Read more ... 
