Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Whoever came up with the idea to quit trying to hid bra straps and instead make them decorative is a genius. The only problem is, I can’t ever find a bra in my size that has those pretty straps. Luckily,… Read more ... 
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics. The curly edge hem is a pretty finish for t-shirts and skirts. It’s also a great way to hem a knit that tends to… Read more ... 
Sew a knotted knit headband in just 5 minutes! It’s easy and Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a tutorial showing how. Use your knit scraps, or cut up an old t-shirt if you don’t have any scraps to use. … 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 ... 
Applique and embroider a favorite quote onto a pillow using the instructions in this tutorial by Mary Martha Mama. She includes a template for a quote from Psalms that would be perfect a for little girl’s nursery, but you can… Read more ... 
Which is better – a new sewing machine or a vintage one? It depends on who you ask and what your needs are. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a great post with her experience with both types of machines, and… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew this pretty girls’ dress with waterfall sleeves. Her tutorial is an adaptation of her free Waterfall Top Pattern for girls, extending it into an A-line dress. It makes a cute… Read more ... 
Know a kid who loves unicorns? They might need this unicorn hobby horse! It’s a fun toy and also a cute decorative accent. Havalah from Sisters, What! shares a free pattern and tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s… Read more ... 
This DIY pool chair cover is perfect for summer days lounging by the pool! It’s made from a towel and has lots of pockets to hold your things, plus there’s a built in pillow! Caroline from Sew Can She shows… Read more ... 
Make this easy baby charm pack quilt pattern in a day! This free baby quilt pattern by Shelly from Coral & Co. comes together quickly and is great gift. And if you want a larger quilt, it’s easy enough to… Read more ... 
We might be seeing ads for back-to-school sales, but summer isn’t over yet and there are still plenty of pool days to be had. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew this circle swim cover-up perfect for… Read more ... 
I love a good zip pouch for a quick sewing project. This makeup pouch would be fun to sew up, and it makes a great gift! With a wristlet strap and a vinyl lining, this makeup pouch is a step… Read more ... 
This sweet hedgehog softie is so cute and also easy to sew! Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics has a tutorial and video showing how. She created the project and tutorial as part of Sew a Softie month which is about… Read more ... 
I’m loving this lemon coin purse for summer! Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern at Therm O Web. She made the little zip pouch with a mix of cute lemon-y yellow cotton prints. You… Read more ... 
Is there anything cuter than pom pom pillows?! You can learn how to make a Pom Pom Pillow with this easy tutorial by Shelley from Coral & Co. Her tutorial includes a video that breaks down all the steps you… Read more ...