Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
May the 4th is here and some of us have been waiting to find an excuse to make Starwars foods, crafts and of course dolls! This Sock Doll is made using, yep Socks! This Darth Vader is adorably cute and… Read more ... 
If you’re looking for ways to help the medical community, this scrub cap pattern is a free printable pdf file. It is a great project to sew! Together with a fun face mask and a headband with buttons, this scrub… Read more ... 
This free sewing pattern for a surgical medical mask has a visor that acts as a shield, stopping your hands from reaching your eyes, or in case someone is close to you, reducing the number of droplets that get in… Read more ... 
With everything going on in the world and not enough medical grade face masks to go around, there might be a need to make your own. There are lots of free patterns and tutorials to make your own, but here’s… Read more ... 
Make an easy drawstring bag from a tea towel and a couple of seams! Vicky Myers Creations has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. It’s a perfect project for beginners! You can use these simple drawstring bags to organize just… Read more ... 
Don’t toss that shirt just because it lost a button! You can mend it and it will be good as new. Mayra at So Sew Easy shows some basic mending techniques that will save you money and keep textiles out… Read more ... 
With some faux leather and one seam, you can create a handy little card wallt! Jennie Masterson has a free sewing pattern and tutorial you can use. Use it to hold your credit cards and folded paper money. The pattern… Read more ... 
Tea towels are pretty for the kitchen, but they also make great shortcuts for sewing! Julie of Sum of Their Stories has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can use three tea towels to make this book bag. Using… Read more ... 
You can sew an easy key fob with just fabric scraps and some basic hardware. Emily at Life Sew Savory has a DIY sewing tutorial that shows how. It’s easy enough for beginners to make because it takes just a… Read more ... 
Be eco-friendly with these pretty DIY cloth napkins with fringes! Lisa of Cucicucicoo has a tutorial showing how to make them. This project is perfect for beginners because it’s really fast and easy, with just four straight lines to sew!… Read more ... 
Scratched glasses are no fun! Sew a simple glasses case to keep them protected. Chelsea of Sew Simple Home has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. This is a great sewing project for beginners and for kids learning to sew. … Read more ... 
The best projects for teaching kids to sew are ones that create things they get to use. Monica at SookEe Designs shows how to make a popsicle holder that’s perfect for a first sewing project! After they’ve made their popsicle… Read more ... 
You can make a cute DIY knit headband from scraps of knit fabric! It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners. If you don’t have knit fabric yardage, you can always repurpose fabric from old t-shirts or knit dresses. Go … Read more ... 
This easy-to-follow reference is specially written for beginners of all ages and makes learning the basics of sewing a breeze! From choosing patterns, cutting fabric, and assembling the pieces to operating a sewing machine, hemming, and attaching buttons — this… Read more ... 
Easy enough for a beginner to make, this drawstring backpack is a simple sewing project you can make in an afternoon. I’ve got a DIY sewing tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The lined backpack measures approximately 12″ wide… Read more ...