Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Who doesn’t love pie? Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnet shares a tutorial for making this scrappy pie pincushion! Love!! The pie top is made from a patchwork of scrappy wedges, much like the pieces of a pie. You… Read more ... 
Custom pillowcases can add a pop of fun and personality to your bedding set. They’re super easy to sew, so there’s no excuse not to make some! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial showing how. A standard pillowcase… Read more ... 
Over the years I have acquired quite the fabric stash. I’m lucky enough to have a room almost big enough to hold it all! But as nice as it is to have all that fabric at my fingertips, every now… Read more ... 
Oh, how I am loving this embroidery hoop art by Bev of Flamingo Toes! It has alll my favorite things – ric rac and pom poms and gingham and a good pun. It would make the cutest Valentine’s art, or… Read more ... 
Cath at Wombat Quilts shares a tutorial for making a couple of quilt blocks that are perfect for using your mini charm squares or small scraps. Each block is made from 2 1/2″ squares of fabric, plus some larger strips… Read more ... 
I don’t buy sleepwear very often, but when I do I’m always disappointed with the selection. It’s either too cutesy, or too sexy, or poorly made. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern and tutorial… Read more ... 
Celebrate your wanderlust with this camper van embroidery hoop art! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial. The design would also be great to put on the front of a pillow or tote bag – especially… Read more ... 
This travel felt board provides quiet – and unplugged – play for kids when you’re out and about. The felt board folds up and snaps shut into a notebook sized folio, and even has a pocket attached to hold all… Read more ... 
Sheryl from Pattern Scissors Cloth shows an invisible binding technique for finish off the necklines and armholes of a bodice. It’s a beautiful finish. Not only are there no visible stitches on the outside, but the inside has a clean… Read more ... 
I have recently begun knitting. It’s enjoyable for me, but I’m still not anywhere near where I could take on a project as large as a sweater. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can using your sewing skills,… Read more ... 
Hooded towels are an easy project to make for kids. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial showing how. You’ll need a bath towel and coordinating hand towel. From there, it’s just a few easy seams to turn it… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a simple fabric belt or sash in just 30 minutes. She originally made it as a sash to tie around a basket, but it turns out it is also quite… Read more ... 
Hair bows are an easy project to sew, but what if you don’t sew? Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows an easy no-sew method for making them. Instead of a sewing machine, she uses fabric tape to put them together. … Read more ... 
Between my phone and my laptop and my tablet, I’ve got a lot of cords to keep up with! Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows how you can create this leather cord organizer, no sewing required. It’s a smart way… Read more ... 
Stores have a pretty sad selection of shower caps. They’re generally made from cheap plastic in ugly prints, and they’re not made to last long. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own… Read more ...