Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew yourself a new t-shirt (or three) for your spring wardrobe! Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Women’s Spring Tee. Her spring tee has a contrast yoke, drop shoulders, and three-quarter sleeves. Her… Read more ... 
Sew a men’s long sleeved t-shirt with this free pattern from Emily of Life Sew Savory! While a lot of menswear is more difficult to sew than women’s or kids’ clothing because of the tailoring or details, t-shirts are just… Read more ... 
Have you tried sewing your own underwear yet? If not, you should! You can get exactly the cut you like out of the prints you like. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns has a free panty pattern and… Read more ... 
I don’t buy sleepwear very often, but when I do I’m always disappointed with the selection. It’s either too cutesy, or too sexy, or poorly made. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ... 
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making this batwing sweater top. It has the perfect mix of slouch and fit, loose through the top and fitting snug around the waist and the wrists. It can be… Read more ... 
Retro from Creative Homemaking has come up with a fabulous and floaty DIY that’s perfect for breezy days and easy layering! In her tutorial, she shows you how to make a batwing top with minimal fuss and maximum flow. She… Read more ... 
Have you ever sewn your own undies? Try it once and you’ll be hooked. You can often make them from scraps of knit left over from other projects so they cost very little in material. Plus, when you make them… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe shows how to sew a hidden button placket. A hidden button placket is a nice detail, both functional and decorative. Plus, the placket covers up any wonkiness or uneven placement of the buttonholes themselves. Her… Read more ... 
People often say how hard it is to be pregnant in the summer time because of the heat, but being pregnant in the colder months presents its own set of challenges. Namely, finding maternity clothing that will keep you warm! … Read more ... 
These magenta sweater Christmas trees were my present to my swap partner in the 2017 Ornament Exchange blog hop. I’ve got a free pattern and tutorial over at Orange Bettie. They’re quick and easy to make using just one pattern… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a simple peplum top that’s perfect for your fall wardrobe! Wear over leggings or skinny jeans. Her peplum top is an adaptation of her free Classic Tee pattern. Her free… Read more ... 
When the weather turns cool, I find myself reaching for a soft hoodie to wear. Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern so you can make your own hoodie! Make it from a lightweight knit for warmer… Read more ... 
The Breezy Tunic by Autumn from It’s Always Autumn is the perfect top to layer of leggings! She’s got a tutorial showing how to make one using her free Breezy Tee pattern. Her tutorial shows how to adapt the t-shirt… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt with a pretty flutter sleeve. A flutter sleeve is pretty loose and flowy, which can lead to your bra showing when you lift your arms. Her pattern… Read more ... 
This simple boat neck top takes just 1 hour to sew! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and tutorial. It’s easy enough for a beginner to make. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S to XXXL.… Read more ...