Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Ilse from Sew It Love It shows how to this room hobo bag with knotted handles and a wide flap across the top. It’s made from rectangle pieces (easy to cut) and straight seams (easy to sew.) Go to her … Read more ... 
Caila Made guest blogs in the Make It For Mom series at Shaffer Sisters with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated coin purse. The body of this cute little pouch has stitched down pleats and is sewn into… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a pretty scalloped sunglass case. They don’t take much fabric to make, so you can use up some of your scraps of favorite fabrics. Go to her blog for a pattern and … Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this gingham sunglass case with a big bow at the opening. It’s part of her Gingham Style series. The case is padded with two layers of interfacing to help protect the… Read more ... 
Katie from Punk Projects makes no secret of her love of Star Trek. So when she made a laptop sleeve, it was fitting that she made it look like it was made from a Star Trek officer’s uniform. LOVE!!! Go … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can make this tablet or device holder. It’s made like a satchel, with a short handle on the top and a buckle across the front. It would make an awesome Father’s Day gift, or maybe a… Read more ... 
Oh, I am loving this little frame purse! I don’t usually fall for the overly girly, but there was no resisting this little purse. It has a ruffle across the top and a big bow stitched to the front. Sew4Home… Read more ... 
Lindsey from LRStitched shares a tutorial over at the Pellon blog showing how to make a cosmetic roll with zippered vinyl pockets. It rolls up to stow away like a clutch but when you unroll it you’ll find individual clear… Read more ... 
Lindsay from The Cottage Home shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a scalloped envelope clutch. Drawing a scalloped edge can be tricky, but she includes a free pattern for that piece. Go to Riley … Read more ... 
Jordan Paige shares a tutorial showing how to make a diaper change mat that rolls up into a handy clutch. As a clutch, it holds a couple of diapers and a wipe case. When it’s time for a change, just… Read more ... 
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how to make a small zippered bag. She designed it to hold a small sketch notebook, but you could adjust the dimensions to make one to carry a tablet or small laptop. There are plenty… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Sunnies sunglass case. The bottom has two big scallops shaped like the lenses of a pair of sunglasses. And over… Read more ... 
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a quilted laptop sleeve. It’s a padded fabric envelope with a Velcro tab at the top to keep your laptop snug. She gives dimensions to make a sleeve for a… Read more ... 
Aimee from Clones n Clowns shows how to make a vinyl purse that looks like the paper boats you used to fold as a child. I love this!!! The design was inspired by a Moschino bag she spied on a… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Eat. Craft. Sow. shares a tutorial for making a wristlet that holds your phone. A zippered pocket holds credit cards, ID, and maybe a bit of cash. Your phone slides into a pocket behind that, with a snapped… Read more ... 
