Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can use her scrap fabric twine (tutorial here) to make a spiral mat. She made a bunch of smaller mats and then joined them to make a larger cluster to make a… Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial for making these fun felt and fabric flowers over at Paper and String. They’re so bright and happy! And there’s no limit to combinations of shape and color. Add some colorful buttons for extra dimension. … Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous maxi skirt in just 4 easy steps. The long gathered skirt is soft and flowy, especially if you go with the optional slits. It’s made from a lightweight… Read more ... 
I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make… Read more ... 
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make this cute turtle screen cleaner for your tablet. She designed it as a Father’s Day gift for her dad, who loves using his tablet, but it’s a fun and practical accessory for… Read more ... 
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this strapless chevron dress out of a couple of basic t-shirts. It’s a quick, easy project that requires only a few basic seams, plus… Read more ... 
Lexi from Lexi Made shows how to make this drop waist sundress for a little girl. I love the carefree look of this little dress! It’s perfect for summer adventures and laid back days! It has a loose A-line shape,… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag. It’s a tote style bag pieced from smaller cuts of coordinating prints, with pom poms around the top for a happy, quirky trim. It has boxed bottoms and lightweight… Read more ... 
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read more ... 
Kids clothes are pretty much the cutest things in the world. Why not liven up your child’s closet with a few new handmade items or you could go all out and make a whole new wardrobe? Children love to collaborate… Read more ... 
Nancy Zieman shows how she created this trio of pillows, each with its own personality. Her tutorial starts with the basics of making pillows and then tells how to make the variations you see here. One is a plain pillow… Read more ... 
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern for making the cutest little panda sleep mask. She made it for her daughter, so it’s sized to fit a child. For safety reasons, she recommends only giving one to an older… Read more ... 
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shares a tutorial showing how you can make this simple bi-fold leather wallet. It would make an awesome handmade Father’s Day gift! It has two pockets on each side (4 pockets total) to hold credit… Read more ... 
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how to make her Super Simple Girl’s Dolman Dress. Her tutorial is part of the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melissa from Melly Sews. You won’t need a pattern for this dress. … Read more ... 
If you like (love) vintage patterns, check out my review of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry
by Joy Spanebel Emery that I’ve posted over in our Giveaways section. And why did I post it over there? Because I’ve… Read more ... 
