Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Kristina J shows how to add some sparkle to the neckline of a top. It’s as easy as stitching down an inexpensive necklace. Brilliant! You can’t see it in this photo, but a strip of tulle is layered underneath the… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a mini clutch pouch, just big enough to hold your ID, your bank cards, and perhaps a bit of cash. It has a simple button and elastic loop closure. Inside, a couple of dividers will… Read more ... 
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a post over at Keeping It Simple showing four ways to finish your seams. She shows an overlock stitch (made on a serger), a faux overlock stitch that you can make on your sewing… Read more ... 
Emily Tao has added a couple of new pattern drafting how-tos to her YouTube series. The latest show how to draft a button placket for a shirt, either made from the same fabric as the shirt front or, for… Read more ... 
Dana from MADE shows how to sew up a felt checkers game that you can take along with you. She shows how to make a felt checkerboard and checkers. She links out to a previous tutorial to make the drawstring… Read more ... 
Last year I had the opportunity to review and give away a Singer 160 sewing machine. There were tons of entries because, seriously, is it not one pretty machine? Now Spoonflower has one to giveaway, as part of there 12… Read more ... 
Rachel from Handmade Charlotte shows how to make these Christmas tree ornaments out of stacked felt cones. They’re super cute made out of felt, but you could also fuse two layers of cotton together to make the trees in fabric… Read more ... 
LiEr from ikat bag shows how to make a fleece winter hat. It’s a versatile shape. You can make it with or without the pom pom, or add an optional lining to the band to make it a foldover cuff. … Read more ... 
Veronica from Sew Very guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a tutorial showing how to make a simple fabric candy cane Christmas ornament. They’re quick to sew up, so you could make a bunch to tie on to your… Read more ... 
Amber from Crazy Little Projects show show to make a little fabric carrier to hold a handful of play cars. When it’s folded up, it’s easy to stash in a purse or busy bag. Inside, there’s room to carry five… Read more ... 
Merrilee from Mer Mag guest blogs over at Design Sponge with a tutorial showing how to make a snowy mountain throw pillow. It’s neat on its own, but how fun would it be to stitch up a whole series to… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a boxy top that buttons up the back. The shape is simple and easy to draft, especially if you have a boxy top already that you can use as a guide. … Read more ... 
Sarah from Sewing Parts Online guest blogs at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a set of chair back covers to dress up your dining room chairs for the holidays. You could actually make a… Read more ... 
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company shows how you can turn a dollar store eyeglass case into a hard sided sewing kit. She started with a plain gray eyeglass case and covered it with a pretty fabric, then made a matching… Read more ... 
