Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making this fleece hobo bag over at Fleece Fun. The pieces are tied together, so no sewing is required. (If you wanted to add a netting outer layer as shown… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Clean and Simple Clutch. Use home decor weight fabric for the outer layer so your purse keeps its shape. (You can use a lighter weight fabric for the lining.) They refer to it as… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Meek and Chic guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make her Tutu Sweet Backpack. The fluffy, fancy backpack is covered with row upon row of fringed tulle. I suppose you could make… Read more ... 
Jenya from Gold Antlers and Eva Foreva shows how to create a leather eyeglass case with a pinch opening. It takes just a couple of small pieces of leather, so you may be able to use scraps from another project… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their girly-girl Petite Purse. It’s an itty frame purse on a long strap, with ruffles across the top and a big bow on the front. Get the how-to.
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Crafty Couple shows how to make a diaper bag with loads of pockets – side pockets for sippie cups, and interior pockets for diapers and wipes and all the other stuff you need to carry. A large flap folds over… Read more ... 
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an iPad sleeve. The envelope style sleeve has a snap closure to keep your iPad snug in place. Batting between the lining and the outer fabric helps protect it… Read more ... 
Our sister site, CraftBits, has tons of how-tos for the DIY crowd. Recently added is a pattern for making a small clutch purse with a magnetic snap closure. A small strap makes it easy to carry around your wrist. … Read more ... 
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make her Naughty Notions clutch, embellished with lace and beads. This is such a beautiful purse! She made it as part of the Naughty Notions challenge she is co-hosting with sew la … Read more ... 
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make a messenger bag out of laminated cotton. The wipe-clean surface would make a GREAT diaper bag, but it would also be awesome as a book bag. The… Read more ... 
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to turn a large stuffed animal into a cute plushie backpack for a small child. How cute is that!!! The project is part of her Faux Fur Week series. Get the tutorial … Read more ... 
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how she made a sleek cover for her husband’s new tablet. She kept the design simple and guy-friendly. The outside is made from faux leather (vinyl) and the lining from a soft… Read more ... 
Antoinette from CleverGirl.org shares a free pattern and tutorial to make her Norma envelope clutch. The large clutch purse is fully lined with piped edges. A simple magnetic snap serves as a closure. Get the pattern and tute.
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Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how she made a messenger bag for her little sis who is heading off to college. This is such an awesome bag for school! She designed the bag so her sister… Read more ... 
It wasn’t long ago that I pointed you to a project by Pam from Threading My Way. At her daughter’s request, she remade her daughter’s wedding dress into a semi-formal day dress. Now, the wedding dress has undergone another… Read more ... 
