Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can use bias tape to put a hem around a curved edge. The bias tape pulls the fabric to the back and covers up the raw edges, and the bias… Read more ... 
Tutorials and sewing patterns often talk about knit fabrics as if they are all the same. But there are lots of different types of knit fabric. But which is the right kind to use? Cheryl from Sew Can Do tells… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made this gorgeous sundress out of an old sheet! But before she sewed it up, she shibori dyed it with indigo to create the intricate blue dye design. She’s got a video… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this cute beaded fringe t-shirt for her daughter. Red, white, and blue make it a perfect shirt for 4th of July picnics! She also includes a free printable… Read more ... 
Have you seen the round beach towels that are popping up everywhere? They are so much fun! The shape is unexpected, plus they give a larger area to lounge. Because a standard beach towel doesn’t give you much room to… Read more ... 
I’m always looking for projects that use up the scraps of knit fabric that I have left over from making t-shirts. I don’t like just throwing the scraps away, but it’s a lot harder to justify the hoarding of knit… Read more ... 
Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free pattern for making the cutest zipper pen case. She calls it the Zola Pen Case. It unzips and opens up to make a little tray that holds your pencils. Plus… Read more ... 
Whether it’s stickers or jewelry or clothing, kids’ stuff is made more fun when it’s glow-in-the-dark! I still remember being a kid and turning off all the lights just to see what would happen with my glow-in-the-dark stickers. Alicia from… Read more ... 
This faux leather bow tie is a fun twist on a classic men’s accessory. Havalah from Sisters What has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The colorful faux leather is unexpected and totally cute! You can sew the… Read more ... 
Bags and small pouches are always fun to sew. And they’re handy, too! But do you know what makes them even better? A wristlet strap to make it easier to carry! Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can… Read more ... 
Activewear can be so expensive to buy! Did you know that it’s fairly easy to sew your own? Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can adapt a basic leggings sewing pattern… Read more ... 
The 4th of July is just around the corner, but there’s still time to whip up a cute flag themed wreath for your front door. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make this red, white, and blue tulle… Read more ... 
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can sew this cute makeup pouch from a couple of fat quarters – and it only takes 20 minutes! It’s a great first sewing project to make with teens or tweens,… Read more ... 
When my daughter was younger, I got such a kick out of making clothes for her dolls! I think maybe I enjoyed making the clothes more than she enjoyed playing with them. Over at the C&T Publishing site, you can… Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to sew a drawstring bag. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – as toy storage bags, toiletry bags, lingerie bags, even lunch bags. You can make… Read more ...