Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Hanna from Oh Everything Handmade turned a sweater on its side in this crewneck to drape front cardigan refashion. The ribbed hem of the sweater becomes the neck and front opening, and the horizontal stripes become vertical stripes. She shares… Read more ... 
Looking for a unique way to package a special gift? This round fabric box might be just the thing. It’s fully lined so it’s just as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. It’s reusable, too. Make… Read more ... 
Nicole from The Felted Fox shares a tutorial showing how to make a pair of his and hers laptop sleeves. Both are made from felt and have sleek, modern designs. Either one would make a great Christmas gift! The Hers… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a suggestion for your Christmas sewing wish list. A roller foot. For most machines, this is a $5-$10 foot, so it’s totally within the price range of a stocking stuffer. It’s made for sewing… Read more ... 
Erin Erickson from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial at Pellon showing how to make a dog bed with a removable fleece cover. If your doggie is especially spoiled, you could also use Minky. The cover has an easy… Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats has been Instagramming photos of stockings people have made with her free Falling Flakes Christmas stocking pattern that she published last month. They’re pretty in all of the fabric and color combinations people have used! Her… Read more ... 
Beth from The Renegade Seastress shares a tutorial over at eHow showing how to repurpose a couple of old sweaters into a new pair of mittens. Sweater mittens, or Smittens. They’re lined with fleece so they’ll be extra warm. If… Read more ... 
Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama, and author of Sew Classic Clothes for Girls
, shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designshowing how to make her Baby Doll Pouch Blanket. This is such a sweet gift for a… Read more ... 
Caila from CailaMade is over at Sew Caroline today with a guest post showing how to make a mustachioed comb case. The simple leather pouch has a mustache applique in and will hold a plastic comb. She designed it for… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making a Christmas dress for a baby girl. It has a t-shirt style top with a sparkly tulle skirt, so it’s comfortable and practical while also being dressy. You can… Read more ... 
Sara from Alice & Lois guest blogs in the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric headband for a child. It’s a quick project, one you can complete in just 30… Read more ... 
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to add a jeweled monogram to a sweater, no sewing required. It’s a fun detail that adds a little sparkle to winter wear. I don’t know about you, but winter can always use… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make her Easiest Ever Kid PJ’s. The pajamas set includes a long sleeved t-shirt and a pair of elastic waist flannel pants. Both pieces are easy to sew, and you can make… Read more ... 
Free Spirit Fabrics has a free PDF tutorial showing how to make a Pod Pillow in two sizes. They’re like fabric easels to hold a tablet or smart phone. The cutting dimensions are given within the steps of the tutorial… Read more ... 
Cuddle fabric is soooo soft and well, cuddly, but can be difficult to sew. Heather from The Sewing Loft gives some tips for sewing with Cuddle fabric
. 10 tips, to be specific. Read them before taking on a project… Read more ... 
