Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free tutorial showing how to make her Teeny Tiny Mini Zipper Pouch. The itty zippered pouch is small enough to attach to a keychain, and just big enough to hold a lip balm… Read more ... 
Editor’s note: I made a mistake when I published the winner of this contest. This is always my worst fear when posting giveaway results!! Luckily I also published a screen capture with the number that random.org selected and a reader … Read more ... 
Shelly from Giggles and Beans shows how to sew wide satin binding around the edge of a baby blanket. The blanket itself is simply two squares of flannel set wrong sides together. Her tutorial includes how to fold the binding… Read more ... 
Earlier today I posted in our Giveaways section with a review and giveaway of Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course, Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale.
I’m only a third of the way through the course and my mind… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a girl’s knit tank top. You can sew them up quickly for a cute and cool spring and summer wardrobe. For a dress, extend the hem down… Read more ... 
Lana Red Studio shows how you can make these hand painted brushstroke pillow covers. She used old IKEA curtains as an inexpensive source of fabric, but of course you could use yardage if you wanted. Once you have the fabric… Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this tablet carrier bag. It looks and carries like a chic tote, but it’s sized to hold your an iPad or other tablet. The top closure has two options –… Read more ... 
Karen from Listen to the Birds Sing shares a free pattern for making these sweet Easter bunny ear drawstring pouches. The bunny faces form the body of the bag, with their long floppy ears sticking up at the bag. They’re… Read more ... 
A bunny face painted on a pillow makes a special Easter Eve tradition, and also an incredibly cute photo prop. Jennifer Perkins shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how you can make her bunny ears pillow. … Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to refashion a plain t-shirt into this gathered shrug. It’s a super fast, super easy project. She says it can be done in just 10 minutes! It make… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how to make a half circle skirt. A half circle skirt has less fullness than a full circle skirt and requires less fabric. Hers comes just above the knee, with a… Read more ... 
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how you can make this pretty kanazashi butterfly headband. Each butterfly is made from 6 hexagons (2 large, 2 medium, and 2 small) folded and stitched to make layered wings. You can charm squares or… Read more ... 
Vintage Pattern Marketplace shares a tutorial for making a fringed poncho. It’s a quick, easy project requiring only an hour of sewing time. You’ll need a 45″ square of fabric plus some bias tape and fringe trim. If you make… Read more ... 
Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a tutorial at Tamagotchi Life showing how to make her April Showers Tote. A simple tote bag has a pretty april shower appliqued on the front. The finished size is approximately 11 x 13… Read more ... 
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making her Mix and Match Bow Ties for boys. They’re the real deal kind of bow tie, the ones that you actually tie. They’re made in two parts, with a hook… Read more ... 
