Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups. They’re easy to make from a purchased towel. And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when… Read more ... 
A pair of scissors is all you need to transform a plain t-shirt into this open back criss cross tee. Anne from WobiSobi has a tutorial showing how. She There’s no sewing required, just some cuts and a couple of… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a pattern for making this pink lemonade summertime hoop art. It’s an adorable design and it reminds me of summers spent at my grandparents’ house when I was a kid, where the 4th of July… Read more ... 
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how she refashioned a pair of shorts into an A-line skirt. The shorts weren’t really her style and they fit a little snug, so she cut them and added contrast godets to turn them into a… Read more ... 
Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I… Read more ... 
Sewing a lined sleeveless bodice seems like a simple proposition – until you start thinking about how you’re gonna get all those edges finished and the whole thing turned right side out. There are a number of methods you can… Read more ... 
Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute and so modern!
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This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL.
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Sew up an ottoman pouf to add a pop of color and pattern to your porch or patio! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make one. And though it… Read more ... 
Susan from Downeast Thunder Farm shares a free pattern for making this felt wood thrush ornament. Hang it in a window or perch it in a plant! Or, come Christmas time, he’d make a beautiful Christmas ornament. He’s made with… Read more ... 
Sew your fabric scraps into pretty hair accessories! Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial at Craftsy for making these fabric headbands. If you don’t have enough of one kind of scrap to make the whole headband, you can always… Read more ... 
Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage shows how you make the easiest vinyl zip bag. It takes just 4 seams! She made it as a toiletries bag for her son after searching all the stores for a waterproof zip bag that was… Read more ... 
When I find a sewing pattern I love, I like to use it to make multiples. Because if one bag or shirt or dress is good, then 5 of them is better, right?? And once you make it through a… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for a women’s racer back summer tank. It has a high-low hem and gathers at the back so it’s loose and roomy, always a plus when dressing for the heat. … Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can sew a hand towel that will never slip off your towel bar. Use it in your bathroom or as a kitchen towel hanging from the handle of your oven. The ends of… Read more ...