Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a rice heating pad to soothe away those aches and pains. The heated pouch also just feels nice if you’re cold natured and you’ve got chills you just can’t get… Read more ... 
Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a simple little art tote for a child, so they can take their art projects with them wherever they go! The bag is big enough to hold 8.5″ x 11″… Read more ... 
Conquer your fears of piecing curves and make a set of cute patchwork coasters in the process! Hayley at We All Sew showing how. It’s also a great scrapbusting project because you’ll start with 2.5″ squares for the patchwork. You… Read more ... 
My everyday bag has to be big enough to carry all the stuff I might need when out and about, but for special occasions a wristlet is the perfect size. It’s big enough to carry phone and ID, but not… Read more ... 
Oh, the wonder of opening up the accessory box on a new (or new to you) sewing machine, and seeing all the different feet! Each one has a specific purpose, but they’re not labeled and it’s not super obvious what… Read more ... 
Have you ever sewn your own undies? Try it once and you’ll be hooked. You can often make them from scraps of knit left over from other projects so they cost very little in material. Plus, when you make them… Read more ... 
This Santa gift sack sets Santa’s gift apart from the others under the tree. Or, for older kids (or even adults), it’s the perfect answer to that bulky, hard-to-wrap gift. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm… Read more ... 
Jennie from Stitched By Jennie has a free pattern for making this cute reindeer softie toy. It would make a cute last-minute gift to make for a child! Or, it would also make a fun pre-holiday activity to do with… Read more ... 
It’s just 3 days till Christmas! Are your stockings hung by the chimney with care? If you don’t have your stocking yet, there’s still time to create one. Jalee from Artful Days shows how you can sew this fun Christmas… Read more ... 
These rustic farmhouse style Christmas ornaments are quick to make, perfect for last minute gifts or for accenting a wrapped gift. Or how about placing one at each place setting on your Christmas table? Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares… Read more ... 
Like many people, we have a stash of gift bags that we reuse as many times as possible. But they only get a few uses before they start to show wear. Gifts wrapped in a bent or torn gift bag… Read more ... 
Christmas is just a few days away (how did THAT happen?) and we’ve officially entered the “last minute gift” phase. If you’re looking for a quick last minute handmade gift that people will appreciate, Tamara Tripodi shows how you can… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Littlest Studio created these little fabric sparrows, and she’s sharing the pattern on her blog. They’d be beautiful nesting on your Christmas tree, but I’m pretty sure you can find other creative ways to display them year-round. … Read more ... 
This little Christmas gnome is a free pattern from Tina from Miss Daisy Patterns. Isn’t he adorable, with his long gnome beard and his fluffy gnome nose? He’s easy enough for a beginner to sew, and he’s made with hand… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Bonnie & Blithe shows how to sew a hidden button placket. A hidden button placket is a nice detail, both functional and decorative. Plus, the placket covers up any wonkiness or uneven placement of the buttonholes themselves. Her… Read more ...