Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Once you’ve sewn a project or two, you realize there are lots of ways to hem a piece of fabric. Which one should you use? Well, that depends on what you’re making and what kind of fabric you’re using. Heather … Read more ... 
Add puff sleeves to any t-shirt or dress pattern with this easy pattern hack! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how to make puff sleeves from a basic t-shirt sleeve. It’s an easy pattern variation that you can use to… Read more ... 
Colorblocking is a fun way to change up the look of a favorite sewing pattern or project. Melly Sews has a tutorial showing how to do it. Colorblocking not only adds color, but also shows off different parts or features… Read more ... 
Once you start making your own bias tape, you’ll have a hard time using the packaged stuff from the fabric store. There are just so many more options with colors and patterns when you make it yourself! One of the… Read more ... 
If you ask me what my least favorite sewing task is, there’s a good chance I’ll tell you it’s sewing buttons. (Or hemming pants, ha!) If you also dislike sewing down buttons, here’s a tutorial you’ll want to see… Read more ... 
With sweater knit fabric, you can create your own sweaters, hats, and other winter wear in a fraction of the time it would take to knit or crochet them. But the texture and the stretch of sweater knit fabric is… Read more ... 
Throw pillows are an easy way to update your decor, and they’re not hard at all to sew! Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to sew a throw pillow with invisible zipper closure. The invisible zipper makes your pillow… Read more ... 
If your sewing pattern calls for a sleeve hem, you can easily covert that to a cuff instead. A cuff creates a clean finish at the sleeve and also allows for some fun color blocking or accent fabrics. Emily at … Read more ... 
Though they may all look the same at first glance, there are some very important differences in types of sewing machine needles
. And if you use the wrong one for your project, you may end up with any number… Read more ... 
A double welt pocket and flap is a beautiful way to finish pockets on jackets, dressy or casual. Mayra at So Sew Easy shows how you can use the butterfly method to create a double welt pocket with flap. The… Read more ... 
“Anyone who can work through the labyrinthian directions for sewing that accompany the commercial pattern can surely learn the comparatively simple and clear rules for pattern making,” says nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis. Her profusely illustrated primer allows you… Read more ... 
Zipper the wrong length for your project? No problem! You can use zipper tabs to shorten or lengthen a zipper. Zipper tabs also create a pretty finish for your project. Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create zipper tabs, with… Read more ... 
When my daughter was little, adjustable waistbands were a must for any pair of pants she owned. The ability to adjust the waistband as she grew could often give us another season or two before she truly outgrew them. Emily… Read more ... 
Piping is used in a wide variety of sewing projects, from pillows to bags to clothing, because adds a nice finish, and sometimes a fun pop of color, to the edges. You can buy pre-made piping at the fabric store,… Read more ... 
Sewing buttonholes can be a frustrating experience that causes anxiety for sewists. A messed up buttonhole can ruin the look of an otherwise perfectly sewn garment. And they’re such a pain to rip out! Here are gamechanger tips from Elizabeth… Read more ...