Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
In about the same time it would take to get to and from the mall, you could sew your child a pair of flat front pants. The Train to Crazy has a great tutorial to show you how. She… Read more ... 
Inspired by her sons’ imaginative play, Craft Apple created this fabric Bank Robber Money Bag. You can make them too, with the tutorial she created.… Read more ... 
Being preggo no longer means sacrificing your personal style. Maternity clothes have become quite hip lately, like this stylish a-line maternity skirt designed by See Mommy Sew. She offers a tutorial to show you how to make one. Or,… Read more ... 
A simple fabric sleeve is all you need to transform an empty soup can into a stylish fabric bin. The fabric covered cans are perfect for pens or silk flowers, or maybe even your sewing scissors and rotary cutter. … Read more ... 
Shannon at Hungry Zombie Couture shows her process for inserting a row of button loops into a seam. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Need a quick gift? Want it to be useful? And personalized? Then head on over to Grace Violet’s blog where she shows how she made this monogrammed hooded towel for her nephew.… Read more ... 
This boxy zippered bag by Patchy Apple reminds me of the old-school shaving kit that my grandfather used to have, except girly and modern instead of brown and vinyl. Make your own with kicky fabrics using her Boxy Bag Tutorial… Read more ... 
Most sewing machines come equipped with an automatic buttonhole feature. But if you want to try a buttonhole on your own, without the automatic feature, Bari J shows you how. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Is the lining on your purse looking a little worse for wear? Maybe a few ink pens have leaked, or perhaps a forgotten candy bar melted a little? Don’t trash the bag. Do a little lining switcheroo instead with this … Read more ... 
Boys are so often left out of the crafting world. We make purses, and dresses, and litttle frilly things for our little girls, but it’s a bit more difficult when it comes to the little boys. That’s why this taggie… Read more ... 
This darling pincushion was made using a small empty can as a base. Laupre shows you how you can make one for yourself in her Tun Can Pincusion Tutorial. You’re not limited to tuna cans, though. Cat food cans… Read more ... 
A roll-up mat is a perfect accessory for anyone who loves to work jigsaw puzzles. It provides a good surface for working the puzzle, but also allows you to roll the puzzle up out of the way when you’re not… Read more ... 
CraftStylish shows how to make this pin-up style apron from two napkins and a placemat. You’ll also need 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the ties. Tablecloth, anyone? Get the tutorial. A great way to use up vintage table… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee shows you how to make this cute but practical monk’s bag. I love the cross-body strap, as it distributes the weight more evenly. Get the tute and make one for yourself.… Read more ... 
Magnetic snaps add the “sexy cool” to any purse or wallet project. They’re easy to add, and Craft Apple shows you how in her tutorial on installing a magnetic snap.… Read more ... 
