Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Scrappy Snappy Pouches. The small pouches are just the size for carrying your ID, your spare change, and maybe a bit of folded… Read more ... 
Burlap is a popular fabric for autumn sewing and home deco projects. And why not? It’s inexpensive and it has a wonderfully homespun feel. But the loose weave can be difficult to handle. Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress posts on… Read more ... 
Roslyn from Sew Delicious created this super cute toddler’s jumper out of a souvenir tea towel as a gift for a friend. She calls it her Postcard Pinafore, and she shares the tutorial on her blog. The towel was large… Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a 4-part sew-along for drafting a pattern for a pencil skirt. The fitted skirt is a classic and a wardrobe staple. Depending on your fabric choice and skirt length, it can be made dressy… Read more ... 
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to insert a panel of fabric into the back of a shirt to create a fishtail hem. The look was inspired by a $350 designer sweater. She refashioned a twinset to make hers… Read more ... 
Many sewing machines come loaded with a variety of decorative stitches. But honestly, how many times have you actually used them? The folks at Sew4Home show how to use your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron. Get … Read more ... 
Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this super cute floor cushion trimmed in oversized contrast-y piping. They’re large enough for a tween-aged body to sit comfortably, and they stack nicely when not in use. Get the how-to… Read more ... 
Sarah from Simply Dove shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf. The simple scarf is sewn into a tube and can be worn in a number of ways. It would make a nice accessory for yourself, or to give… Read more ... 
Jen from My Own Road shows how she made an iPhone costume for her young child, no sewing required. It’s made from craft felt, which is easy to work with and doesn’t fray. Though she used glue to attach the… Read more ... 
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how to make her Angel Top, a drapey top for a child out of a man’s v-neckt-shirt. It takes just a couple of seams, making this a super quick, super easy sewing project. … Read more ... 
Cally from Calico shows how to make a Diaper Strap to hold diapers and wipes together when you’re on the go. This is such a great idea! This would make an awesome baby gift – make one of these and… Read more ... 
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how she made her On-The-Go Medicine Kit. The fabric pouch opens up to reveal pockets that hold all the bandages, wipes, and other essentials for small emergencies. Keep it with you in your… Read more ... 
Erin from Sutton Grace guest blogs in the Top-toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to make a Peter Pan collar for a t-shirt. The rounded collar adds such a sweet, vintage look to a plain… Read more ... 
Miss Cinti from My Poppet wanted a duvet for toddler daughter’s bed, but couldn’t find one with a natural filling in a size that small. She took a larger sized duvet and sized it down to the smaller bed, and… Read more ... 
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make curtain panels with oversized grommets to thread the curtain through. They’re lined to help block the light coming through the window. I’m loving the fabric she used in her example! Get the … Read more ... 
