Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anna from Plan B shows how you can DIY a pair of bow strap shoes. She starts with a pair of Mary Jane style shoes and adds a grosgrain ribbon bow to the straps. The bows are attached with elastic… Read more ... 
LiEr from Ikat bagshares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Spring Bunny softie. He is so cute with his long floppy ears! He’s stuffed with both polyfil and poly pellets, so he sits much like … Read more ... 
There’s nothing like a new bag to welcome a new season. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this roomy leather bottom tote. The leather bottom creates a color block effect and also makes the bag more durable. … Read more ... 
Alicia and Geneane from Spark & Chemistry show how you can make this circle mouse pad, no sewing required. The base is a cake board, those circles of cardboard you find in the cake decorating aisle of the craft store. … Read more ... 
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty woven ribbon detail for a bodice. The strips of ribbon are woven through buttonholes sewn in to the base fabric. She shows… Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial on eHow how you can use a vintage serape to add a splash of color to a plain denim jacket. The serape’s fringe becomes a fun detail on the back yoke of… Read more ... 
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the… Read more ... 
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows several ways to sew a ruffle. She shows how to make them using basting stitches (one row or two) and pulling the gathers by hand. She also shows how to make them using a special… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a receiving blanket from knit fabric. It’s a lightweight blanket, made from a single layer of knit fabric. Bright binding adds a punch of color. The rounded corners are… Read more ... 
Veronica from SewVery shows how to make a simple reversible placemat you can use to freshen up your spring table. They’re super fast to make when you use double-sided quilted fabric. You can make 4 placemats from a yard of… Read more ... 
Head over to Sew4Home for a free pattern for making this super cute stuffed crocodile. Look at all his sharp teeth! Luckily, they’re not sharp at all and this guy is totally huggable. He’s made from a soft Minky dot… Read more ... 
Deanna from Sew McCool shows how to make this pretty fabric covered cuff. She uses a purchased cuff blank and sews a fabric covering for it. It takes very little fabric, making this a fun scrap pin project. You can… Read more ... 
Do you dream of sewing your own jeans? A pair of jeans made to fit your body. Melissa from Melly Sews and Sabra from Sew a Straight Line have teamed up to bring you I Dream of Jean-ie series that… Read more ... 
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shows how she created this sparkly sequined St. Patrick’s Day outfit for her young daughter. It’s a sequin trimmed onesie paired with a layered skirt made from the same sparkle fabric. It’s a little late… Read more ... 
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how to make a kid sized school lunch bag. A zippered top keeps everything inside, an important feature if you’ve ever seen how kids toss around their lunch sacks on the way to school. It’s insulated… Read more ... 
