Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Pattern Revolution has a cute idea for using your smaller scraps. Use them to make a vintage inspired spool wreath! Instead of using actual vintage spools to make the wreath, small craft store spools are wrapped in “thread” made from… Read more ... 
Leanne from Organize and Decorate Everything shows how you can make this pretty fabric wrapped rope word art for your home. There’s no sewing required, but it’s still a good way to use up those long skinny fabric scraps. You’ll… Read more ... 
Oliver + S has a free pattern for making these fun little bow hair ties. They’re super easy to make and oh so cute! And, you can use your scraps. Triple bonus! If you’re already making a top or dress,… Read more ... 
These small cube storage bins are made from a couple of fat quarters! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed for making these fabric storage boxes. Finished dimensions are 6″ x 6″ x 6″. They’re the… Read more ... 
Vicky from Vicky Myers breathed some new life into old towels by adding a scrap fabric bias binding around the edges. This is a completely recycled/upcycled project making use of old towels and also fabric scraps for the binding. The… Read more ... 
This patchwork tote is a beautiful way to use charm squares or fabric scraps. Jera from Quilting in the Rain shows how to make one in a video tutorial. I’m drawn to the patchwork but you could also skip all… Read more ... 
Millie from Sewing Machines Plus shows how you can sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag. Depending on the size you make, you can use it as a purse or a lunch bag or a jewelry pouch. The pouch can be… Read more ... 
These patchwork coasters are a beautiful way to use up your smaller scraps! Susie from Loganberry Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make them. In an afternoon you can make several sets of them to give as gifts, plus… Read more ... 
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews created this happy scrap rug from coiled rope and fabric scraps. Her technique for wrapping the fabric around the rope creates wide fabric patches on the back (shown above). I like the larger patches – they… Read more ... 
Sherri from A Quilting Life shows how you can sew your fabric scraps into a beautiful patchwork potholder. She designed the potholders to use up her smaller strips and scraps (2 1/2″). Pull out your scrap bin and sew up… Read more ... 
Use your leftover bits of lace trim to make a pretty cuff bracelet! Maya Kuzman has a tutorial showing how. If you don’t have any scraps of lace trim, you could always buy some by the yard at the fabric… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a cute matching game out of upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl. She made her game with different dinosaur silhouettes, a theme that would appeal to most young kids, but if… Read more ... 
Covered buttons are a fun way to use your smaller scraps of fabric. They’re especially cute if you can fussy cut the fabric so a design is centered across the button. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at… Read more ... 
Keep your summer hairstyle easy and fuss free with a wired headband! Janelle Nicole has a video showing how easy it is to sew one. You’ll need just a small bit of fabric and a wire to go inside. Use… Read more ... 
Sewing doll clothes doesn’t have to be hard or fussy! Jess from Gracious Threads has a free pattern and tutorial for making a circle skirt for an 18″ doll. It’s a simple little pattern that’s quick to sew from scraps… Read more ...