Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
If you’re new to sewing, you may be wondering what the difference is between a sewing machine and a serger. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a great post explaining how each of these types of machines work so… Read more ... 
I don’t care how big your sewing table is, whether it’s a dedicated 6 foot table or just the end of your dining table – there’s never enough space for all the things you need to keep handy while sewing. … Read more ... 
When I made my daughter a bodysuit last year, I was nearly brought to tears sewing on those KAM snaps
. Everything else went so smoothly, but those little metal snaps at the crotch were such a pain to sew! … Read more ... 
When you’re making a coat, the “bagged” method is an easy way to attach the lining. Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows how. Her tutorial includes a video so you can watch to see what to do. It also… Read more ... 
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make your own fabric key fobs. They’re quick to make – and easy, too! The edges are finished with pinking shears
so there’s no need to worry about finishing edges. The… Read more ... 
How cute is this little zip pouch made from a candy wrapper! Joan Hawley from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can make one. Though I’d recommend making a bunch of them because that gives you an excuse to buy… Read more ... 
Brighten up your spring porch or patio with plants in colorful fabric covered pots! Angie from Country Chic has a tutorial showing how you can make this easy spring craft. There’s no sewing involved, but you do get to use… Read more ... 
Your seam ripper
is probably NOT your favorite sewing tool, but it’s one that most of us reach for quite often. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to use a seam ripper effectively so you can… Read more ... 
Have you noticed that most dresses in stores are sleeveless? It can actually be quite difficult to find a dress with actual sleeves. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can add sleeves to a dress. Her tutorial includes instructions… Read more ... 
Vintage handkerchiefs are so charming! It can be hard to know exactly what to do with them, though. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can use them to create a beautiful quilt. Each block features a different vintage… Read more ... 
Ina from Crafty For Home shows how you can sew these beautiful fabric napkins from fat quarter. They’re made from two layers using a self-binding technique that creates a contrast trim around the front of the napkin. Use coordinating… Read more ... 
I always love a good scrap sewing project! It seems the more I sew, the more scraps I have and I can’t bear to throw them away! Especially not when you can sew those scraps into cute things. Stephanie from… Read more ... 
Whether helping in a real kitchen, or playing in a pretend kitchen, kids will love wearing this apron! Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make one from a dish towel. The towel is the perfect size for a… Read more ... 
Vintage doilies are so sweet and delicate, but what do you do with them? Bev from Flamingo Toes has a wonderful project that makes use of a vintage doily. She embroiders some spring flowers on one and then uses it… Read more ... 
Use this free pattern by AppleGreen Cottage to make the best pencil holders and trinket trays to keep all your supplies close at hand! This easy and fast project requires very little supplies, and is beginner friendly. Simple design, very… Read more ...