Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
A hanging kitchen towel like this one is super handy to have around! With a button tab at the top, you can easily attach your towel to an oven handle or drawer pull. And while many hanging kitchen towel tutorials… Read more ... 
Every now and again, we need an easy sewing project that we can finish off in an hour or so, and one that is highly functional is a bonus. This fabric organizer tray by eSheep Designs is filled with pockets… Read more ... 
These kids toiletry bags are great for travel! The zipper bags can hold all of the toiletries they need for the trip. Life Sew Savory shows how you can make them. The zipper keeps everything inside and the handle makes… Read more ... 
These Easter Bunny flatware holders whip up in no time, and since they’re made from felt, they cost just pennies apiece! There’s a tutorial and free pattern over at Happier Than a Pig in Mud. Each one takes one… Read more ... 
This fleece bunny is a quick and easy Easter sewing project. It takes just 10 minutes to make and uses only a couple of seams. This would make a great first project for a child learning to sew! And it’s… Read more ... 
This concertina wallet (or accordion wallet) has lots of pockets that open out so you can keep your small things organized! Fabric Love has a tutorial that shows how to sew this handy wallet. The accordion pockets can spread out… Read more ... 
This felt Barbie jacket is a cute craft for spring! There’s a free sewing pattern at DIY Barbie Blog that you can use to make one. It only calls for one 30¢ piece of felt and about 30 minutes of… Read more ... 
This cute Easter basket is easy to sew, and takes just 30 minutes to make! Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make it. The 6″x6″ Easter basket can hold up to 16 regular-sized plastic eggs. Go to Gluesticks for… Read more ... 
A simple fabric bin can come in handy in just about any room of the house! Use them in the bathroom to organize hair accessories or toiletries. In a nursery, they can hold diaper change supplies. On a desk, they… Read more ... 
Sew a spring wardrobe for an 18″ doll with the Market Day 18″ doll clothes pattern by Pin, Cut, Sew Studio. The pieces are all so cute, and it’s beginner friendly! With no fussy closures and step by step instructions… Read more ... 
Pattern weights let you skip the pinning and get straight to cutting your fabric. Just lay out your pattern on the fabric, and then use pattern weights to keep it in place while you cut it out. You can buy… Read more ... 
This infinity scarf is a quick sewing project that’s perfect for cold weather! They’re easy to wear because you don’t have to fiddle with tying it a certain way. And made from a lightweight fabric, they’ll work from winter into… Read more ... 
Did I ever tell you about the time I got to cuddle a llama? We were lucky enough to travel to Peru and our hotel provided photo opportunities in their courtyard once a week, with the most adorable little Llama.… Read more ... 
Sew a rainbow zipper pouch that kids and teens will love! It’s made entirely from zippers, and every zipper is functional to open the pouch. How cool is that! You can get the sewing tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a … Read more ... 
This color block pencil skirt has shaped seams front and back to give it a dramatic look and a nice fit. You can sew this skirt with a free pattern from So Sew Easy. It’s an easy skirt sew from… Read more ...