Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Nikki from WhiMSy Love shows how to make a cute felt teddy bear tissue pouch. This is a super easy sewing project, a good one to make with the kiddoes. The teddy bear face is put together with glue. There… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how she created this patchwork baby bib. She uses a quilt-as-you-go technique. The small pieces of fabric make this a good project for using up scraps. She used a free baby bib pattern… Read more ... 
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how you can make a super comfy drawstring maternity skirt. Elastic can start cutting in or irritating you as your belly grows, but a drawstring is infinitely adjustable. You can make it as loose… Read more ... 
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a zippered pouch out of an old tie. Check out the little tab sewn into the side. It’s made from the label on the back of… Read more ... 
A special bath mitt can make bath time more fun for the kids (and less stressful for parents). Amy Friend from During Quiet Time shares a tutorial over at Therm O Web showing how to make a Minion bath mitt. … Read more ... 
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how you can make use a novelty print fabric to make a Christmas ornament. You’ll need a fabric with motifs that can be fussy cut. (Sometimes the images on a piece of fabric are layered… Read more ... 
Sweaters with giant appliques or designs stitched into the sweater are super popular right now. Havalah from Sisters, Sisters shows how you can DIY the look by making your own giant applique on a plain sweater. I have a handful… Read more ... 
This leather glasses case is super simple to make. It’s just one easy shape to cut, and one seam to sew. There’s no template needed and no finishing edges. Caila from Caila Made tells how to do it. She also… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a ruffle scarf to keep your neck warm during the colder weather. It’s gorgeous out of the crushed velvet that she used, but it would be nice out… Read more ... 
In the sewing world, ease is the difference between the measurement of your body and the measurement of your garment. For woven non stretch fabrics, ease is necessary for a garment to fit comfortably. The amount of ease you need… Read more ... 
Lauren Dahl recently announced that she is starting a new series of video tutorials for sewing bloggers showing how to use Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is the program to use if you want to create professional patterns, blog graphics, printables, diagrams,… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings was so excited about the release of the Ender’s Game movie that she made herself a new infinity scarf. It’s a quick project, one she was able to complete in just 20 minutes. The scarf… Read more ... 
If you want to sew a pair of pajama pants for your child, you don’t have to go out and buy a pattern. You have what you need to make your own pattern right there in their closet. Liz from… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial in the Bake, Craft & Sew Along at Skip to My Lou showing how to make an easy embroidered frame purse. The small coin purse fits in a 8cm round frame. A bottom… Read more ... 
Jane from Maiden Jane liked just about everything about her new jeans – except for one important thing. The waistband. It came too low and hit her at the fullest part of her belly, which was not only uncomfortable but… Read more ... 
