Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
When the weather turns cool, I find myself reaching for a soft hoodie to wear. Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern so you can make your own hoodie! Make it from a lightweight knit for warmer… Read more ... 
As far as Halloween costumes go, you can’t go wrong with a classic witch costume! All you need is a black dress and that signature pointy hat. Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free pattern and tutorial for making… Read more ... 
If you have a cutting machine, you can make this spider swarm pillow. Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a tutorial showing how. The look is the perfect mix of creepy and Halloween cute! It would be impossible to cut all… Read more ... 
Tiffany from Paper Michey shows how you can refashion a plain sweater to give it a plunging twist back. The loose fit and drapey sweater is perfect for a fall transition wardrobe, and because you can make it from a… Read more ... 
Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make these cute derby style t-shirt dresses for girls. They’re a whole lot easier to make than you’d think because you use a purchased t-shirt for the bodice. All you have… Read more ... 
This deer head pillow will take your decor from fall through winter, especially if you use a cozy flannel for the deer design. Jess from Gracious Threads has a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how to make one. The deer… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made these adorable raccoon costumes for her daughters. Look at that fluffy racooon tail! She made the matching tops and pants, and kept them un-costume-ified so they can be worn as everyday… Read more ... 
Fall is here and that means it’s scarf weather! Sew4Home shows how you can sew a double-sided fringed flannel scarf. It’s made from two layers of flannel so have fun mixing a fall plaid with solids and prints – or… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make a cute jack-o-lantern Halloween throw pillow cover. It’s super easy when you use a cut out felt jack-o-lantern shape that you can find at most dollar or discount stores. On the… Read more ... 
This pumpkin pie garland is the cutest! And I’m not even the hugest fan of pumpkin pie. Julie from Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss has a tutorial showing how to make one, and you don’t even have to sew. It’s assembled… Read more ... 
Sewing an apron is super easy when you start with a tea towel. It makes the perfect housewarming or hostess gift! Patti from Hearth & Vine shares a tutorial showing how. It takes just a few simple seams to convert… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a travel toothbrush holder from a washcloth. The simple roll-up organizer has spots to put toothbrushes for every member of your family. Or, if you’re traveling solo, use the extra pockets… Read more ... 
A waist cincher belt is a versatile accessory for costume making. Tovah from Professor Pincushion shows how you can make your own waist cincher belt. It’s the perfect finishing touch for a wide range of styles of costume, from romantic… Read more ... 
Bu Banana has a tutorial showing how you can sew these adorable kitty pouches. They’re the perfect size to hold ear buds or gift card or other small items. When they’re closed, you cat ears are pointing down, but when… Read more ... 
Alisa Burke makes the most beautiful fabric pumpkins using a shibori dying technique. She’s got a tutorial showing how to do it. The blue and white pumpkins are an unexpected and sophisticated diversion from the standard orange and brown autumn… Read more ...