Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
The Purl Bee has a tutorial showing how to make a simple apron. It works equally well for men or women, and the casings at the sides make it adjustable. And did I tell you it was an easy project,… Read more ... 
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to add cool texture to a throw pillow using frayed fabric strips. She alternates the stitch direction to create a zig zag effect. You can make the zig zags in contrasting fabrics (shown… Read more ... 
Skip To My Lou shows how you can use empty juice bags to create a cute little zippered pencil pouch. With back-to-school just around the corner (this coming Monday for my daughter!), it’ll be easy to get your hands on… Read more ... 
Meream from Bored & Crafty created this miniature satchel out of vinyl and shares a tutorial showing how to make it. To give you an idea of scale, the silver buckle is actually a jump ring. Squeeal! This would be… Read more ... 
Rachel from Pleased as Punch guest blogs in the Back to Cool DIY Style series at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to make a lap desk. This is SO cool!!! Even though my daughter already has a lap… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew gives a quick tutorial showing how to fix a crooked line of topstitching. She picks the stitches back to where they’re straight and pretty, and then starts a new line of stitching – and she… Read more ... 
Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to create a floor cushion made to look like a game die. How cute is that! This would be so cool for a kid’s room or for a game room! Get the tutorial.
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Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs put together this outfit for her daughter to wear to a Reds game. She made everything, from the stenciled shirt to the tutu skirt to the lettuce edge socks. She shares links to all of… Read more ... 
Claire from Moth & Sparrow shares a free pattern for making a trio of super cute baby hats with animal faces appliqued on them. She includes patterns for making an owl, a raccoon, and a fox. These are SOOOO cute!!! … Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in The Pleat Weeks at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how she made a pleated tunic top for her young daughter. This little top is so sweet!! The simple lines… Read more ... 
Head over to Skip To My Lou to find out how to make this cute layered and fringed fabric flower with a covered button for a center. She shows all of the layers and the covered button made out of… Read more ... 
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a garbage bag for your car. A single strap allows it to hang from the back of the front seat. The wipe-clean fabric (repurposed from a reusable shopping bag) is a… Read more ... 
Joy from How Joyful shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a bag to carry your laptop. The large bag is styled like a tote, but is interlined with foam to protect your laptop. Padded straps… Read more ... 
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how easy it is to turn a cew neck shirt into a boat neck. The simple change gives the ho-hum shirt a smarter look. Get the how-to. [photo from Cotton & Curls]… Read more ... 
