Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Megan from Brassy Apple made this sling bag for her tween-age daughter, no sewing required. It’s a refashion of a plain purse (one strap, attached with rings) and a man’s tie. Go to her tute to see how to do … Read more ... 
These hexie coin pouches are soooo cute!! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make them. They’ve got a zipper pieced in one side, and a D-ring hanging from the top so you can attach it to a keyring. … Read more ... 
Yesterday I took my 9-year-old daughter to the Passport to Imagination class at Michaels. The Passport to Imagination is a 7-week series of craft classes for kids, with each week focusing on a different continent for inspiration for their… Read more ... 
Ruby fromZaaberryshows how to add pockets to a dress. This is one of those techniques that seems complicated until someone walks you through it. She includes a free pattern for the pocket. This type of pocket works for… Read more ... 
Shannon from Googiemomma shows how to make this vintage-inspired sundress. The bodice is made from a purchased top, with a waistband and skirt sewed to the bottom. She adds a retro collar to the neck. Her tutorial is part of… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Mini Book Tote. She made it as a scripture case, but you can also use it to carry any smaller sized books… Read more ... 
Being a child of the 80s, I cannot deny the practicality of a fanny pack. But being a mom of the 2010s, I simply cannot allow myself to don one. But a Cammy Pack? I can do that! A cammy… Read more ... 
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made this awesome sheer sleeve t-shirt. It’s a fashion of a basic tee, replacing the plain sleeves with ones made from a sheer organza. Go to his blog for the tute… Read more ... 
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern for making her Tulip Hem Wrap Dress in a toddler girl size. Because it’s a wrap dress, it can grow with your child. The width of the bodice is easily adjusted… Read more ... 
Abby from Things for Boys shows how to make bias bound seams. This seam finish uses bias tape to cover the raw edges of a seam allowance. I’ve seen this seam finish used a lot on unlined jackets. It looks… Read more ... After the relentless schedule of a school year, I find the unscheduled days of summer to be a much needed break. (Liv’school starts at 7:45. As in, 7:46 and she’s tardy. Is that nuts or what??) Do you remember running… Read more ... 
Hey there! Have you been looking for a simple and quick sewing project for a little girl in your life? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! Allie from Freshly Completed has created a fantastic pattern for toddler shorts… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Polished Pillowcase Dress. It’s a basic pillowcase dress, but she includes options for varying the ties and the hem. At the top, choose between… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews wraps up her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial showing how to make strapless sundress out a man’s button up shirt and some yardage. You’ll use the man’s shirt for… Read more ... 
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this lovely apron with contrast edging and deep wrap-around pockets. (See that white strip across the skirt of the apron? That’s the top of the pockets. You can choose where to stitch the dividers.) … Read more ... 
