Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this sock dragon softie. He has the cutest little wings and spikes down his tail! He’s made from two pairs of socks – one for the body and one for… Read more ... 
This ruffled halter top pattern by Oliver + S is sooo cute! And guess what? It’s free! The look is carefree and summery. You can make the whole top from one fabric, or mix and match the prints on the… Read more ... 
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can turn your fabric scraps into this fun and colorful twisted twine. You can use the twine to wrap gifts, to make jewelry, and more. This is a great project for scraps too … Read more ... 
This DIY Art Packet by Becky from U Create has a pocket for everything a child might need to do some coloring while out and about. It’s made like a tri-fold wallet, with pockets on one flap to hold crayons… Read more ... 
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how to add side pockets to just about any skirt you make, and she includes a free pattern to make the pocket. The pocket pattern comes in three sizes – toddler, girls, and womens. … Read more ... 
A jumbo grommet serves as the opening on this fabric tissue box cover. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows you can make one. It’s made from a home dec weight fabric, and fits over a standard full size… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal used a continuous bound placket to add buttons to the back of a dress she made for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. One strip of bias tape finishes off… Read more ... 
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial for making her Padding Organic Canvas Laptop Sleeve. The padded sleeve has a open top with two button tabs to hold the laptop inside. Her tutorial shows how to make it to… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this leather fold over clutch with a fabric bow accent. The fold over top has a zipper to keep all your belongings inside. It’s awesome made from leather, but it would also… Read more ... 
Heather from Twin Dragonfly Designs shares a free pattern for making this stuffed felt campfire set. How much fun would this be for kids to play campout! Her pattern includes the fire, the logs, the little rocks that surround the… Read more ... 
If you’re new to sewing, the terms for different parts of a pattern might be confusing. What IS an armscye, after all? And a bodice? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a quick pictorial vocabulary lesson for… Read more ... 
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her Easy Peasy Quilted Reversible Tote. It’s made from a pre-quilted fabric and linen (though you could also use a quilting weight cotton), with no raw edges so you can… Read more ... 
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a free pattern for her Ultimate Catch-All Bib. It has a pocket at the bottom to catch bits of food that don’t quite make it into baby’s mouth. The pocket has a wide mouth… Read more ... 
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shows how to make her Beach Dress. It’s a strapless maxi-dress that would make a great cover-up for beach days or trips to the swimming pool. You can make it without a pattern, using… Read more ... 
Amy from Joyful Daisy shares a tutorial showing how to make a relaxed Roman shade and a London shade. A relaxed Roman shade pleats up on the sides when you pull the string to raise the shade, but has a… Read more ... 
