Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a cute new tote! Don’t worry if the jeans are a little worn out. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how. The worn places and faded spots give it a distressed quality that you… Read more ... 
Learn how to make grocery bags quickly and easily with the help of this video! Unlike normal tote bags, this DIY grocery bag is more durable and more practical. And it can be folded down to a small size so… Read more ... 
Trips to the library break the boredom of summer days, and help keep kids reading and learning even when they’re not in school. Pam at Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew this easy library bag… Read more ... 
Make your best ever market tote bag using the free market bag sewing pattern by AppleGreen Cottage – make sure to check out what it can be transformed into! This is a great looking tote in 3 sizes you can… Read more ... 
Make your own pretty and practical fabric grocery bags in 3 SIZES using this PDF SEWING PATTERN. It is such an easy design but a very practical design too.
This is a 1-2 HOUR PROJECT for those with sewing experience,… Read more ... 
Learn how to easily add a tab to the top of a grocery bag – or any bag. Why? these tabs are used to hook onto the checkout counters to aid them with filling the bags. They keep the bags… Read more ... 
Tea towels are pretty for the kitchen, but they also make great shortcuts for sewing! Julie of Sum of Their Stories has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can use three tea towels to make this book bag. Using… Read more ... 
Here’s a pretty and functional tote for you to sew today. It’s a sturdy and roomy tote with 6 pockets around the outside to keep your stuff organized and within easy reach. Use it as a book bag, a knitting… Read more ... 
A beautiful quilted tote doesn’t have to take a long time to make – if you use a shortcut! The Inspired Wren has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. Her tutorial shows several shortcuts you can… Read more ... 
Though small, this tote is still big enough to hold everything you need to carry with you. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to sew one. The bag is big enough to… Read more ... 
If you’ve got plans to go to a football game this fall, you may find yourself looking about for a clear bag. More and more stadiums are adopting a clear bag policy. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns… Read more ... 
This crossbody purse is both cute and practical! Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew it. It’s roomy enough for all the stuff you need to carry around, and it’ has an adjustable crossbody… Read more ... 
Sew a fabric wallet that can turn into a shopping tote! It’s perfect for those times when you’re out and realize you forgot your reusable fabric totes, but don’t want to bring home another single-use plastic sack from the… Read more ... 
See how to sew a tote bag with a padded pocket to hold a tablet! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bag. Whether you need to bring a tablet with you for… Read more ... 
Not only is a lining a nice finish for a tote bag, it also adds strength and durability. If your tote bag doesn’t have a lining, it’s easy enough to add one. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you… Read more ...