Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Jen Chesnick form Say Chez! shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a curtain in just 15 minutes, with no sewing required. It’s a simple panel with a casing folded over from the top. She… Read more ... 
Susan from Living With Punks kicks off her Home Sewn series with a tutorial showing how to make a faux animal pelt rug. Instead of fur (either faux or real), she used upholstery weight fabric. A bonus to her was… Read more ... 
Lindsay from A Cottage Home shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make your desk pretty with a fabric covered mouse pad. There’s no sewing required and it’s super quick to make. It doesn’t take much… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shows how she created a marble effect on a blouse using fabric paint. A sponge and a paintbrush will create the subtle shading and veining. She uses this technique on a blouse she purchased, but you… Read more ... 
Katryna from Sew Chibi made this kawaii outfit for her due baby, due to arrive in just a few short weeks. Like all of her designs, this little outfit is packed with fun details. She made the top from a… 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 ... 
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft rattle block for a baby. Make the sides of the blocks in a variety… Read more ... 
Ruby from Zaaberry shows how to make an easy clip-on bow tie for a child. They’re quick to make and don’t require very much fabric. (Just two rectangles, 10 x 6 inches and 4 x 2.5 inches, plus interfacing). Once… Read more ... 
Sara from Sew Sweetness, and author of Big City Bags
, has a free bag pattern for you. It’s her Arabesque Bag. The shape is simple, requiring only 3 hours to sew up. It still has nice finishes, though, with… Read more ... 
Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how she made this padded calculator case for the calculators her kids have to bring to school. The padding will help protect it from bumps, and a zippered top makes sure it doesn’t spill… 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 ... 
Jane from Buzzmills shows how to make a soft flannel blanket trimmed out with pom pom. I think pom pom trim makes everything happy, especially when it’s brightly colored pom poms like the ones she used. Love!! Go to Buzzmills … Read more ... 
Becky from Sew and So shares a tutorial for making a fabric wallet. Inside the wallet are pockets (6 of them) to hold credit cards, ID, or maybe folded money. The edges are finished with contrast binding, and a tab… Read more ... 
Amy from Nana Company shares a beautiful and elegant Easter basket tutorial that is sure to inspire your spring crafting. This linen Easter basket features a soft, natural linen base, adorned with delicate eyelet lace trim around the top for… Read more ... 
Amber from Sew Let’s Cook shows how to make an easy and cute Valentine’s key fob
. This would make a great teacher gift!! The key fob is made from webbing with felt hearts stitched down all in a row. … Read more ... 
