Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Start with a square of fabric, and sew it into a tote! Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial for making her One Square Tote, a basic tote you can make from a square of fabric. You can make it into… Read more ... 
Looking to add a cute and simple touch to your Easter baskets? The Heathered Nest has the perfect solution with a quick and easy bandana Easter basket liner that can be made in less than 5 minutes! This super simple… Read more ... 
Winter sniffles or a spring cold, chest congestion is never any fun! If you use vapor rub to help ease the congestion, here’s a project you’re gonna want to see. Jane Makuch shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing… Read more ... 
You’ll love this tutorial and free pattern for making a Kissy Lips pillow! Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how to make it. This fun lips pillow can be made from most light to medium weight fabrics. Her tutorial includes a… Read more ... 
In just 15 minutes, you can sew a table runner to add color and pattern to your table setting! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how. All you need is a yard and a half of fabric and some… Read more ... 
Skip the throw-away plastic baggies and use reusable sandwich wraps and snack bags to pack your lunch instead! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make re-useable snack bags yourself. Her sewing tutorial for lunch snack bags includes… Read more ... 
When I make a bag, boxed bottoms are a must for me. Usually I open out the corner and line up the side seams before sewing a straight line across. It works but you have to be careful that your… Read more ... 
Ever notice how many types of elastic you can find at the fabric store? There’s braided elastic, knitted elastic, and woven elastic to name a few. And then you get into your specialty elastics. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and… Read more ... 
These layered button fabric yo-yos are a great way to use up your smaller scraps! Amy from Positively Splendid shows how, and she includes printable templates you can use. You can make them in any size depending on the size… Read more ... 
Have you seen those pretty lace edge zippers? I have a few of them in my stash but I’ve never used them because I haven’t quite figured out the right project for them. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine… Read more ... 
These little chick drawstring bags are the cutest way to give a little Easter treat! Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Make It and Love It. Use them year after year for a… Read more ... 
If you want to make clothes kids that will get a lot of wear, sew a t-shirt! They’re comfortable and can be worn for every day wear. T-shirts are simple to sew, though if you haven’t sewn with knits before… Read more ... 
A small 9-patch block makes the most charming coaster! Charise from Charise Creates has a tutorial showing how you can make them. This is a great project for using up smaller scraps or for fussy-cutting.
Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ... 
These hanging organizers are the perfect spot to keep your most used sewing notions at the ready! You can one from an embroidery hoop and a couple of fat quarters. Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at… Read more ... 
Are your kids’ bath toys taking over the tub? Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew a handy storage bag for them. It’s made of mesh and hangs on the wall above the tub,… Read more ...