Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anna from Plan B shows to make a ruana, a poncho-style shawl or wrap. It’s essentially a poncho with a slit down one side. It’s easy to make, requiring only that you cut it to shape and finish the edges. … Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for her Fit and Flare Dress. It’s made from a t-shirt knit fabric, with a fitted bodice and a gathered skirt. You can accessorize it up for times you need to… Read more ... 
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how you can make a crinkle taggie toy. They make great baby gifts and they’re easy to make. The little tags of ribbon peeking out from the edge are appealing to young hands. A layer of… Read more ... 
Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how to sew in an exposed zipper. Instead of trying to hide the hardware of the zipper, an exposed zipper makes the zipper a design feature. You can have fun even with the… Read more ... 
Kim from Seven Thirty Three shares a free pattern for this scrap fabric bunny softie. He is so cute!! His arms and legs and ears are a fun mix of color and pattern, and his tail is a bright pom… Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a tutorial at Cloud 9 Fabrics showing how to make her Backyard Garden Bag. It’s a good size and shape to carry library books or craft purchases or, for less recreational purposes, a tablet and… Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial for making this half apron with jumbo pockets over at Sew4Home. It’s easy to make – a rectangle skirt gathered on to a waistband. A row of jumbo pockets sewn across the bottom of the… Read more ... 
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love shows how to make these scrappy fabric and felt flower coasters. It’s a good project to use up your smaller bits of fabric. And they look like they would be so much fun… Read more ... 
Lexi from Lexi Made shows how she added zips to the ankles of the skinny jeans she made for her daughter. She used the Small Fry Skinny Jeans pattern by Titchy Threads, but this will work with any skinny jeans… Read more ... 
Free Spirit Fabrics shares a downloadable PDF tutorial showing how to make this St. Patrick’s Day fabric scrap wreath. Knotted strips of fabric give the wreath its fullness and color. They added in some St. Patrick’s Day themed picks, but… Read more ... 
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial at Living With Punks showing how to make a layered lace window valance. It has rows of white lace in a mix of sizes and styles – though she suggests using wide… Read more ... 
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at My Cuddle Corner for a toddler girl’s peasant dress and ruffle pants. The two pieces can be worn together or separate. She made them from Cuddle fabric for colder weather… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to make a standing collar sweatshirt. It’s another variation on her Simple Blouse Pattern. She added the standing collar with button tabs and a kangaroo pocket, and made it from a heavy… Read more ... 
Rachel from Holy Craft shows you can make a reusable grocery sack. She used smart fab, a non woven material that is an alternative to paper and cloth. You could also use a quilting weight cotton to make these bags. … Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows how she refashioned a plain shirt into a ruched maternity shirt. The lines of ruching give extra length as your tummy grows. It’s also a flattering look after baby arrives. She also added… Read more ... 
