Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
These candy wrapper key fobs are the perfect excuse to buy a bag (or two, or three) of your favorite candy! Joan from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can use the bag to create a fun and colorful key… Read more ... 
These pom pom dinner napkins are super cute and easy to sew spring decor! These gorgeous napkins are the perfect addition to your Easter table. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. The mini … Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make a tote that’s perfect for trips to the library! The bag is roomy to hold all the books you’re taking to and from the library. A zippered pocket on the inside… Read more ... 
Bring a little luck your way this St. Patrick’s Day with a handmade felt leprechaun! Mollie from Wild Olive shares the free pattern and tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte. He’s absolutely adorable!! and with hidden magnets in his hands, he… Read more ... 
These Salad Bowl covers are the perfect fit for any spring or summer picnic. Make your salad or dessert and cover it easily with it’s own custom bowl cover. There’s no need for plastic wrap or foil. An added bonus,… Read more ... 
This girls tunic top is perfect for playtime or school! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a a free pattern and tutorial. It’s made from knit fabric and has a high low ruffle and 3/4 sleeves. She… Read more ... 
This reversible softie would be a cute surprise to include in your child’s Easter basket. One side is an Easter egg, but when you turn it inside out you’ve got a happy fleece chick! I’m sharing the free pattern and… Read more ... 
Sweater knit fabrics have beautiful drape and texture, but they can also be challenging to sew on. The loose knit means they stretch and unravel easily. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares some tips for sewing on… Read more ... 
These zip pouches with little gold bows are the cutest!! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The florals and the little bow give are so pretty and feminine – perfect for a makeup bag… Read more ... 
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew these pretty pincushions. The patchwork lets you use some of your smaller fabric scraps and trims. The pincushion makes a pretty place to store your needles and pins… Read more ... 
Want to take a plain Easter basket and turn it into something extra special? Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a fantastic tutorial that shows you exactly how to add adorable ruffles to the outside of an Easter basket.… Read more ... 
When you stuff a flat pillow cover with a fluffy pillow insert dog ears are pretty much inevitable. You know, those flat bits of fabric in the corners where the pillow insert doesn’t quite reach. There’s a fix for that. … Read more ... 
One of the tricks that quilters use to speed up their sewing is chain piecing. Chain piecing allows you to sew lots of short seams, one after another, without lifting up or putting down your presser foot. If you’ve never… Read more ... 
I love sewing with recycled denim! The variations in wash and wear patterns make for interesting colors and shading. I keep a stash of old jeans so I’ve always got some on hand. Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how… Read more ... 
Have you sewed with cork fabric before? I haven’t, but it’s on my list to try. I have a feeling I will love it! Sara from Sew Sweetness has a free pattern for a cute glasses case that you can… Read more ...