Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can take an old sweater that you don’t wear any more and turn it into warm winter wear for your dog. This refashion works best for smaller dogs and her free pattern… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a fleece beanie hat. These hats are easy to sew (perfect for beginners!) and can use up those scraps of fleece that somehow seem… Read more ... 
With all of our electronics and gadgets, it seems we’re surrounded with power cords. Make a set of cord wraps to keep them neat and organized when you travel. Dritz has a tutorial on their blog, Make Something, showing how. … Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern for this cute snowman embroidery hoop art. He’s actually made from two hoops, attached together to create his snowman body. He’s wearing a scarf around his neck and fluffy pom pom muffs… Read more ... 
Packed away in my box of keepsakes from when my daughter (now a teen) was a baby are some of the teeny tiny socks that she wore. I can’t believe her feet were ever that little! Jessica from Cutesy Crafts… Read more ... 
Ali from Very Berry Handmade shows how you can sew this mini stocking with a beautiful patchwork cuff. The small pieces are perfect for scrapbusting! If the cuff of a mini stocking is made from patchwork, you know the pieces… Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make a cowl and boot cuff set, quick and easy from a thrifted cardigan. The buttons on the cardigan will end up on the cowl, and you can use them to… Read more ... 
This felt camper mini embroidery hoop art would be so cute on a Christmas tree! The little retro camper looks so happy and cozy parked in the snow. Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern for making one. I… Read more ... 
Sew a fleece robe for a cozy and special Christmas gift for a child! Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial and free pattern at Fleece Fun. The knee-length robe has a hood and large pockets, and an attached belt.… Read more ... 
My dreams of a 90s fashion revival are coming true this year! Velvet is back, though with a modern twist. Friday Pattern Company shares a free pattern for making a beanie hat, and it’s awesome made from a low pile… Read more ... 
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make these faux fur trimmed sweater Christmas stockings. They’re beautiful from white sweater knit and a light brown faux fur, and have muslin ties to hang them up. Sweater knit fabric… Read more ... 
Heather Handmade shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making this loose fit drape cardigan with an asymmetrical hem. Make it from a knit fabric for a lightweight wrap. With the loose fit, one size will fit most people. … Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can create this lovely clutch bag embellished with small leather blooms. The bag is just beg enough to hold a phone and wallet, perfect for an evening out. The leather anemones are cut… Read more ... 
These felt gnomes are so cute, with their big fluffy beards and tall gnome hats! Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re made from felt and yarn, but there’s no sewing required.… Read more ... 
People often say how hard it is to be pregnant in the summer time because of the heat, but being pregnant in the colder months presents its own set of challenges. Namely, finding maternity clothing that will keep you warm! … Read more ...