Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
This Fill My Pockets bunting by Nesta from Ella & Nesta’s Little Room is a pretty party decoration, but it’s also a fun way to gift a small treat. Each flag in the bunting is also a pocket that can… Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this lop-eared sock bunny. Those long bunny ears are soooo cute!! He’d be a sweet addition to an Easter basket. Or, make one as a special gift for a child’s birthday. Go … Read more ... 
Jody from Jody’s Creations shows how to make this pretty felt flower hairclip. It would also make a cute embellishment for an elastic head band. You can sew the whole thing together using hand stitches, making this a good take-along… Read more ... 
Faux leather has emerged as one of the hottest trends in the fashion world, offering the sleek, edgy look of leather without the high price tag or ethical concerns. This trend has made its way into all kinds of clothing,… Read more ... 
Rachel from Family Ever After shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make a pretty scallop bunting. You can make the scallops in any size. She used a jar lid as a template to make hers. Depending… Read more ... 
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can add trims to your seam without pinning them in place. Instead, she uses basting stitches to keep them in place while she sews the seam. It’s faster this way and you… Read more ... 
We use cloth towels for most kitchen clean-up at my house. We feel they’re better for the environment and are also easier on our pocketbook. But they’re not pretty, especially not after they’ve been used to clean up a spill. … Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for her Easter bunny softie. He’s made in silhouette, just like the chocolate bunnies you find in Easter baskets. A yarn pom pom makes his fluffy bunny tail. Tie a pretty bow… Read more ... 
Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Afternoon Chambray Floral Top. It’s a sleeveless top, loose fitting for warmer weather, with a chambray front and a floral fabric and lace back. The… Read more ... 
Caila from Caila Made guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous today, showing how to make pillows to finish out a doll’s bedding set. Her tutorial shows how to make a rectangular pillow for the doll to sleep on, and a smaller… Read more ... 
Pretty Prudent shares a downloadable PDF showing how to make this floor cushion that’s perfect for lounging or reading books. The stuffing is actually an old comforter, which most of us have around the house. There’s a handle on the… Read more ... 
Sew Much Ado shows how you can make a set of felt flash cards. The “cards” are made from felt with letters and numbers or shapes stitched on to one side. A grommet in the corner allows you to thread… Read more ... 
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a hooded towel for a baby or small child. She says it’s one of her go-to baby gifts. The ones she makes are larger than the ones you can buy already made. … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Ruffles and Romance Neckroll Pillow. The long round pillow is covered in rows of ruffles. The ends are gathered and tied with a pretty bow. They used a tissue linen for a vintage-y, shabby… Read more ... 
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make this wide elastic and leather belt. The ends of the wide elastic belt are finished with scraps of leather. Instead of using a buckle, she used D-rings… Read more ... 
