Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
With so many people making masks, elastic is hard to come by. Even if you can’t find any elastic, you can still make a fabric mask with stretchy ear loops. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial… Read more ... 
A stretchy headband with a decorative ‘knot’ is one of the easiest sewing project to make. All ages and skills levels love them, from beginner to advanced. This project uses stretch knit fabric. You can buy some at the fabric… Read more ... 
This little felt panda makes a great hand sewing project for kids to make! Trixi at Coloured Buttons designed the pattern to make it easy for kids to sew, with just a few pieces and easy seams. It’s a free… Read more ... 
Nobody likes reaching for a seam ripper! But sewing mistakes happen, and when they do you can almost always fix them with your seam ripper. Heather from Heather Handmade reviews seven different seam rippers, comparing features and ease of… Read more ... 
Forget about uncomfortable travels and change them into a thing of the past with a DIY travel pillow. This neck pillow is soo easy to make and it’s beginner-friendly, which makes it a great project for both inexperienced sewing… Read more ... 
This sewing pattern is for a drawstring play mat, it allows you to pull the cord and draw up the contents in one swoop. Making cleanup time a breeze. Perfect as a Lego or block playmat, Just push all the… Read more ... 
Make a red, white and blue patriotic garland to celebrate the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day – any day! It’s made from felt which makes it super easy to sew. This would be a great project… Read more ... 
Make a summer bag with a trendy Boho style from a couple of tea towels! You can find inexpensive tea towels at discount stores in a wide variety of colors and patterns. The sewing pattern is just one piece and… Read more ... 
Discover the remarkable simplicity of incorporating KAM snaps into your sewing endeavors! With the hassle-free process of installing KAM snaps, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with sewing buttons. DIY sewing tutorial: Installing snaps on baby clothesBid adieu to… Read more ... 
This girls’ t-shirt dress is a cute and comfortable dress to sew and wear! Emily at Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern you can download to make one. Made from knit, it’s comfortable enough to wear (and play… Read more ... 
I’ve made this lovely fabric mug-mat (place-mat) and coaster set to use in my sewing room. The theme was dear to my heart in these times so my embroidery text HOPE, FAITH, LOVE is relevant. I give a detailed tutorial… Read more ... 
Over at A Beautiful Mess you can see how to create a custom superhero cape for kids to wear. Capes are always fun for kids, but even more so when you can customize them. A cape is easy to sew… Read more ... 
Llamas are all the rage! Sew a quick felt llama with this free pattern from Felt With Love Deisgns. It takes just a few colors of felt and some easy hand stitches, so it’s a good project for a beginner… Read more ... 
If you’ve never made a softie before, now’s a good time to jump right in. That’s because it’s Sew a Softie Month! Trixi at Coloured Buttons blog created Sew a Softie Month to encourage folks, both kids and adults, to… Read more ... 