Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shows how to set rivets in a pair of jeans. Her post is part of the month-long I Dream of Jean-ie series with Melissa from Melly Sews, which focuses on sewing your own… Read more ... 
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her I’m Running Away play knapsack. She designed this fun project to complement children’s survival play scenarios. It’s a cotton drawstring sack with a… Read more ... 
Molly from Almost Makes Perfect guest blogs at Pretty Prudent today with a tutorial showing how to make this leather iPad or tablet cover. Elastic tabs hold the iPad or tablet in place, and a long cover wraps around it. … Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make fabric yo yo you can use to make little fabric flowers or cute hair accessories. You can buy plastic yo yo makers at the fabric store, but they’re not necessary. All you… Read more ... 
Baby doll strollers take a lot of abuse. They get pushed around, left out in the rain, even sat in by a toddler. All of that wear and tear takes its toll on the cute little stroller your bring home… Read more ... 
In the morning dash to get everyone up and ready for school or work, every minute is precious. Susan from Crafterhours shows how to make a Hairbrush Keeper to avoid a missing hairbrush emergency. It’s a fabric pocket that hangs… Read more ... 
Andrea from Knitty Bitties shares a free pattern for making a pair of baby booties. She designed them to feature the Remix flannels from Ann Kelle. The bright, fun fabrics are perfect for these little booties! Ribbon ties at the… Read more ... 
Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a chiffon back top. Most of the top is made from an opaque knit, but the back is a floaty sheer chiffon. She shows the… Read more ... 
Anna from Plan B shows how you can DIY a pair of bow strap shoes. She starts with a pair of Mary Jane style shoes and adds a grosgrain ribbon bow to the straps. The bows are attached with elastic… Read more ... 
LiEr from Ikat bagshares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Spring Bunny softie. He is so cute with his long floppy ears! He’s stuffed with both polyfil and poly pellets, so he sits much like … Read more ... 
There’s nothing like a new bag to welcome a new season. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this roomy leather bottom tote. The leather bottom creates a color block effect and also makes the bag more durable. … Read more ... 
Alicia and Geneane from Spark & Chemistry show how you can make this circle mouse pad, no sewing required. The base is a cake board, those circles of cardboard you find in the cake decorating aisle of the craft store. … Read more ... 
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty woven ribbon detail for a bodice. The strips of ribbon are woven through buttonholes sewn in to the base fabric. She shows… Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial on eHow how you can use a vintage serape to add a splash of color to a plain denim jacket. The serape’s fringe becomes a fun detail on the back yoke of… Read more ... 
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how to make these super simple reusable snack bags. They’re essentially fabric envelopes with a Velcro closure, made from a layer of PUL fabric on the inside and a fun cotton print on the… Read more ... 
