Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This star spangled pillow is the perfect porch accent for 4th of July! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. It’s easy to sew from canvas and denim.
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Sew up a charm square patchwork yoga mat bag! Natalie from HungryHippie Sews has a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how.Using charm squares makes quick work of the patchwork because they’re all precut and ready to go. You could… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew this cute girls’ peplum shirt from a basic t-shirt pattern. And if you don’t already have a tried and true t-shirt pattern to use, she’s got one… Read more ... 
I have been sewing since I was 5 (I’m 42 now), and I have never EVER been able to figure out the automatic threader feature. Granted, the machine I learned on did not have that feature, nor does my main… Read more ... 
I love me some recycled denim, and these hexagon chair seats are no exception. They’re so pretty! Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Grab some old jeans and a… Read more ... 
Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows how she made this African print maxi dress. It’s sophisticated and dramatic and has that laid back summer style, but it also happens to be an easy style dress to sew. See… Read more ... 
Upcycle a couple of jeans pockets into the cutest little zip pouch! Cintia from My Poppet has a tutorial showing how. I keep a little stash of jeans pockets rescued from upcycle projects or just jeans that have completely worn… Read more ... 
Knot waist shirts are a trendy style for this summer! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew your own knot waist shirt. You can add the knot to any basic t-shirt or tank pattern. … Read more ... 
These gingham flip flops are perfect for hanging out down at the pool or kicking back on the porch! Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial at Aleene’s showing how you can make them – and you won’t need to sew… Read more ... 
Coffee cozies are a great project to use up your scraps, and they make great “happy day” gifts! Sew4Home has a pattern and tutorial for making a coffee cozy, and they include three variations for the closure – a lace-up… Read more ... 
Don’t underestimate the power of a basic tote bag! They’re easy to sling over your shoulder and easy to toss your stuff in. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew a simple tote. It has an outside… Read more ... 
One small change turned a sweater from too short to just perfect. For Lisa from Cucicucicoo, the fix for a too short sweater was as simple as turning it into a cardigan. The shorter length is perfect for a cardigan! … Read more ... 
Part blankie, part softie, this panda quilt would make a sweet gift for a young child! Carol from Just Let Me Quilt has a tutorial at Therm O Web for making it. You’ll need to purchase the pattern, which you… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can whip up a new glasses case with a cool snappy closure. Just pinch the ends together, and the top opens up. Let go, and it snaps back closed!… Read more ... 
Christen Brown shows how to make a beautiful ribbon rosette in a video tutorial at C & T Publishing. Use it to make gorgeous hair accessories, brooches, etc. The flower is an excerpt from her book Ribbonwork Flowers, which… Read more ...