Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Charm Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to make a slip case for a Kindle, tablet, or other small electronic. It’s a simple fabric pouch with a large pocket across the front and a button and elastic closure at the… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to make her Flap Happy Backpack for kids. There are a lot of really nice features on this small backpack! It’s padded and fully lined for a nice finish on… Read more ... 
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs for making her Mod Messenger Bag. The simple bag is a good project for someone learning to sew. It’s lined on the inside, with an optional… Read more ... 
Laura Gummerman at A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this faux leather heart clutch. She appliqued the letters XOXO across the front. You could also applique a short word, or leave it plain. She appliqued the letters XOXO… Read more ... 
Becky at Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial for making her awesome Foldover Messenger Bag. She designed it for a mom on-the-go. The cross body messenger style is easy to carry hands-free, and the foldover top gives easy access to contents. … Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make this gorgeous floral clutch. The front of the small round wristlet is covered in a large fabric flower bloom. It has a zipper opening and short strap so… Read more ... 
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how to make a simple felt phone sleeve. You can put the whole thing together with easy hand sewing, even the reverse applique. You could also… Read more ... 
Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte, showing how you can make a felt iPad sleeve in just 10 minutes. The cutting and sewing is super simple, and because it’s felt you don’t have to finish the edges. … Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this pretty snap clutch with pom pom trim on the flap. The fold over flap is angled at the sides, with a contrast panel and pom pom trim down the middle. With… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a clutch style laptop sleeve. Foam padding between the outside fabric and lining helps protect your laptop when you’re carrying it around. The… Read more ... 
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make her Lace and Leather Clutch. She made the body of the zippered clutch from a suiting, with leather corner accents and a vintage lace strap across the front. Her tutorial is her… Read more ... 
A while back, FinnStyle sent me some remnants of some fabulous Marimekko fabrics. Seriously, how lucky am I!! I could spend all evening drooling over all the Marimekko fabrics they have! They also have a huge selection of finished clothing,… Read more ... 
For those lucky enough to have gotten a new laptop for Christmas, Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a leather laptop sleeve. You can use her cutting dimensions to… Read more ... 
Monica from Deliberately Domestic shows how to make a simple clutch purse with a snap closure. Finished dimensions are approximately 11″ x 5″. She used a vinyl for the outside of hers, but you could use any type of fabric. … Read more ... 
