Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love shows how to make these scrappy fabric and felt flower coasters. It’s a good project to use up your smaller bits of fabric. And they look like they would be so much fun… Read more ... 
Lexi from Lexi Made shows how she added zips to the ankles of the skinny jeans she made for her daughter. She used the Small Fry Skinny Jeans pattern by Titchy Threads, but this will work with any skinny jeans… Read more ... 
Free Spirit Fabrics shares a downloadable PDF tutorial showing how to make this St. Patrick’s Day fabric scrap wreath. Knotted strips of fabric give the wreath its fullness and color. They added in some St. Patrick’s Day themed picks, but… Read more ... 
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial at Living With Punks showing how to make a layered lace window valance. It has rows of white lace in a mix of sizes and styles – though she suggests using wide… Read more ... 
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at My Cuddle Corner for a toddler girl’s peasant dress and ruffle pants. The two pieces can be worn together or separate. She made them from Cuddle fabric for colder weather… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a standing collar sweatshirt. It’s another variation on her Simple Blouse Pattern. She added the standing collar with button tabs and a kangaroo pocket, and made it from a heavy… Read more ... 
Rachel from Holy Craft shows you can make a reusable grocery sack. She used smart fab, a non woven material that is an alternative to paper and cloth. You could also use a quilting weight cotton to make these bags. … Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how she refashioned a plain shirt into a ruched maternity shirt. The lines of ruching give extra length as your tummy grows. It’s also a flattering look after baby arrives. She also added… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a dry-erase coloring placemat to help keep the kiddos occupied while you’re getting dinner together. You could also take it with you to restaurants to keep the… Read more ... 
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to add a hood when making a t-shirt. She used Cuddle fabric to make it extra warm, and added a faux button tab at the collar… Read more ... 
Tired of fishing around in your purse to find a pen or your phone? Moe from Five Sixteenths shows how you can make a purse organizer out of a couple of placemats. This is such a smart idea! And easy… Read more ... 
Katie from Made to be a Momma shows how to make these pretty fabric flower napkin rings. The blooms are made of gathered fabric yo-yos, stacked and embellished in the center with a button. You can make them from bits… Read more ... 
The layering of tulle over satin makes this little girl’s skirt sparkle. It’s a dressy skirt, but it’s actually a fairly easy one to make. Liz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how. She made the skirt for a Christmas… Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how to make an office chair cushion with a removable cover. She used a laminated cotton which is easy to keep clean. A zipper on the back allows her to take it off should she… Read more ... 
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a woven fabric accent you can add to just about any sewing project. Use it on a pillow, or a pouch, or even garments. She shows the one she made sewn into… Read more ... 
