Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Have you ever seen a piece of spectacular embroidered trim but haven’t known what to do with it because it’s so wide? Sachiko from Tea Rose Home has a great idea. She used a bit of wide trim to make… Read more ...
These little raindrop bags are the cutest little pouches! They’re the perfect way to wrap up a small gift. Or use one as a jewelry pouch! Andy from A Bright Corner has a tutorial showing how to make these sweet… Read more ...
A few packets of hot cocoa – and maybe a cute mug to drink them from – makes a great Christmas gift for neighbors and coworkers. Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew up little fabric bags… Read more ...
Do you save the selvages from your quilting cottons? If you don’t, you should! They’re a fun history of the fabrics you’ve worked with, and the color and the text printed on them can be quite charming. Sarah Ashford shares… Read more ...
This sashiko coin purse is a pretty way to carry your change (or other small items), and it’s a great scrapbusting project, too! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make one. Pull out… Read more ...
These little pouches make great gifts! Sew some up and fill them with goodies! Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make the little pouches. They’re easy to sew – great for… Read more ...
These handy cosmetic pouches have zippers that open wide when you need to get into your pouch, but then snap down at the sides when the pouch is closed. Caroline has a great tutorial showing how you can make one. … Read more ...
Sewing a zipper sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a great tutorial showing how to do it. The tutorial includes how to make a cute felt fringe zip pouch that’s easy to… Read more ...
These little Bit O’ Kindness pouches sew up quickly and are the perfect place to stash a little coinage or a small gift for someone. Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The… Read more ...
This phone wallet organizer will help keep your phone and sunglasses from getting scratched when they’re in your purse. You can find a free pattern and tutorial at So Sew Easy. It’s an easy project you can sew in about… Read more ...
Sew a little lip balm holder you can attach to a keychain, lanyard, or backpack! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a quick little project to sew and can be made from… Read more ...
See how you can sew an easy pencil pouch that’s perfect for back-to-school time! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s easy to personalize by simply using a fabric that suits your child’s interests.… Read more ...
These little zip coin pouches are the perfect place to stash some spending money, or perhaps a set of earbuds or any other smaller items you need to keep up with. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make… Read more ...
A pencil pouch is always a fun back-to-school sewing project! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows 3 ways to sew a zipper pouch. They’re all super cute and easy to do! The first is a basic zip pouch with applique… Read more ...
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew this pretty pencil pouch with a bow at the top. So cute for back to school time!! The size is perfect to toss into a backpack. The zipper down the… Read more ...