Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Turn those old jeans into a cute new tote! Trash to Couture has a great tutorial at Brother Sews showing how to do it. There’s a big pocket on one side and the corners are boxed. The denim is sturdy,… Read more ... 
This stunning bunting garland is perfect for garden parties or boho weddings and features upcycled and repurposed vintage linens. Josie from Sew For Soul shows how you you can make one. The tutorial has clear step by step instructions and… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free sewing pattern for making a waist tie t-shirt. It’s easy to sew and that waist tie is super trendy right now! Her free pattern comes in a women’s size Large.
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Sew a convertible tote that turns into a backpack or a cross body bag! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern for you. It’s big enough to hold a 13″ MacBook Pro, so it’s a great way… Read more ... 
Do you want to start sewing your own clothes – but you don’t know where to start? Heather from Heather Handmade has a post just for you! She sews (from scratch or refashions) most of her own clothes. She’s collected… Read more ... 
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew a super easy sundress to wear this summer! It’s a pillowcase style dress made from a lightweight fabric and tied at the waist with a belt. The loose fit dress… Read more ... 
Sew a messenger bag that hangs from a bike’s handle bars! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s like the bike baskets from years gone by, but made from fabric and with a… Read more ... 
If you’ve got travels planned for this summer, you may want to bring a sewing project with you. It can help pass the hours of a road trip, or be entirely enjoyable to get some stitching in while sitting by… Read more ... 
This mermaid tail backpack is perfect for trips to the pool! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a free pattern and tutorial showing how you can make one for your favorite little mermaid.
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Sew an easy A-line dress for little girls! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for you. In the longer length, it’s a beautiful dress. But shorten the pattern and it’s a cute top! Her free sewing… Read more ... 
Quilts may not immediately come to mind when you think about summer sewing, but the summer months are filled with inspiration for beautiful quilt designs! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a curated list of quilt tutorials and patterns that are… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever wished that girls’ swimsuits offered just a little bit more coverage, whether for modesty or to just protect their tender skin from the sun, Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern for you! Her… Read more ... 
See how you can make this fabric tassel garland – with no sewing required! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial for you. Each of the tassels is made from a fat quarter of fabric, which makes this a… Read more ... 
I still can’t quite get over fanny packs being back in style – but they are. Just ask my 15-year-old daughter, she’ll tell you that they’re actually quite trendy. BurdaStyle shows how you can sew your own fanny pack out… Read more ... 
This off the shoulder boho top is actually quite easy to sew. That wide decorative band around the top is actually elastic. Head over to the Dritz blog, Make Something, to see how to make it.
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