Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this chic lunch tote. It holds a lunch but it carries like a purse. In fact, it’s a petite and simplified version of her Carnaby Carry All Bag (also a… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial for making a continuous placket, like the one she used in the grown-up version of the Prepster Pullover she made. One strip of fabric will bind both edges of… Read more ... 
Nicole from Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this pieced zig zag pillow cover. She used a cute heart print to give it a Valentine’s day theme, but you can make it in any… Read more ... 
Caila from Caila Made refashioned a clearance sale sweater to make this gorgeous Christmas dress for her daughter. The sequined polka dots are perfect for a dressy dress! A women’s size small was big enough to give her the length … Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin continues her week of free patterns with her Charlie Sweatshirt. It has a squared off neck, but the banding overlaps to make it high V. And the little elbow patches are so cute!! The pattern … Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial over at Babylock’s Totally Stitchin’ blog for making these super cute boot bow wraps. They’re a fun way to add a little something extra to a pair of boots or high top… Read more ... 
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she put together this easy valance for her window. The sewing is just straight seams and it can be made to fit any size of window. It’s a quick way to add a spot… Read more ... 
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern for making a fleece ear warmer headband. It’s quick to put together can be embellished to your liking with fleece bows, fabric flowers, buttons and more. Or, skip the embellishment and wear it… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this double-layer handkerchief hem t-shirt dress. It’s quick to put together, using a t-shirt for the bodice and big squares of fabric for the skirt. She says it can… Read more ... 
So you do proper maintenance on your sewing machine, oiling and cleaning it regularly. But do you oil and clean your fabric scissors
? They need proper maintenance, too – especially if you’ve invested in a good pair of… Read more ... 
This fleece bandana scarf is super easy to make! And fast, too. All you need is 10 minutes and a 20″ x 20″ square of fleece to make one. Kilee from ONE Little MOMMA guest blogs Brassy Apple with a… Read more ... 
Molly from Craft Ideas Weekly shares a tutorial on The Sewing Loft showing how to make this cute quilted mini tote for Valentine’s Day. The heart motifs are cute for Valentines, but it could also work for year-round gift giving,… Read more ... 
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece dog sweater. It’ll keep him (or her) warm in the cold winter months. You’ll make it to fit your dog’s measurements so it’ll fit just… Read more ... 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this cap-sleeved baby dress. This is so cute! The bodice is made from stretch knit (easy on, easy off!) with cap sleeves. For the attached skirt, you can choose… Read more ... 
If your New Year’s organizational push includes getting your sewing room in order, check out these printable labels from Sarah Healy. You download them for free at See Kate Sew. You can put them on clear glass jars to… Read more ... 
