Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
50s dress up day at school? Make a poodle skirt that everyone will be jealous of! Wool Felt By Benzie has a tutorial showing how. It’s actually quite easy to make because the felt won’t need to be hemmed. I’d… Read more ... 
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods happened up some cross stitch art in the thrift store. Instead of outdated country style decor, she saw possibilities. Instead of hanging it on the wall, she used the cross stitch art as decoration for a… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making this sweet Heart and Home mug rug. The little patchwork house has a heart in the middle. It’s a perfect design for using your smaller scraps. If you can’t bring… Read more ... 
Putting a hem on a circular piece of fabric – like for a circle skirt or round tablecloth – can be tricky. The outside (raw) edge is actually longer than the hemmed edge will be so it’s easy for it… Read more ... 
This mini messenger is sized just right to hold your tablet! You can sew one yourself using a free tutorial from Staci of Crafty Staci. Pockets on the front (under the flap) give a place for all the little… Read more ... 
If you sew with knits or do many t-shirt refashions, you end up with a pile of knit scraps. Unlike quilting cotton scraps, there’s not much you can do with these bits of fabric. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows… Read more ... 
Do you see those photos on Pinterest of party set-ups with cute pennant banners hanging over a snack table, and think those mamas are just out to make you look bad? Don’t, because those pennant banners are actually easy to… Read more ... 
Did you know you can use a woven fabric to finish off the edges of a knit tank? Yes, yes you can! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to use bias tape to finish off the… Read more ... 
Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make a fun and easy Valentine’s Day Banner. Each flag of the felt banner has a sparkly letter or heart, spelling out a Valentine’s Day message, and a string of colorful… Read more ... 
I don’t change the needle on my sewing machine that often (I know I should, but I’m lazy…). But when I do change my needle I’ve got to dig through a pile of those little plastic boxes the needles come… Read more ... 
The shape of a neckline has a huge impact on the overall look of a garment. It frames the neck and face and creates style lines for the bodice. Not surprisingly, there are many neckline styles to choose from. I’m… Read more ... 
This puppy coin purse is enough to make even a cat lady say, “Awwww…” Joanne from Craft Passion shares the free pattern and tutorial. The puppy on the pouch is a Boston Terrier. I’m loving those little curled ears and… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these simple face warmers. They’re made like cowls, but they’ve got more body so they stand up on their own rather than draping… Read more ... 
15 minutes is all you need to make a special birthday number t-shirt for the birthday boy or girl. Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can add a large fabric number to a plain t-shirt. Your child will… Read more ... 
V necks may seem complicated to sew because of the tricky shape! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how to sew a V neck on a dress the easiest and simplest way. Her tutorial is a video so you can just… Read more ...