Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
With a new fabric cover, you can give a boring (or unattractive or stained) ottoman cube a fresh new look. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Home dec weight fabrics come in a… Read more ... 
These mason jar wraps are both cute and practical, AND they’re also a scrapbusting project! Sew4Home shows how to make them. The fabric wraps are embellished with strips of scrap fabric. They have Velcro at the ends for easy on,… Read more ... 
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars. The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size. A hidden zipper in the… Read more ... 
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this cute pleated purse for a little girl. It can be made from a fat quarter of fabric, plus fabric for… Read more ... 
Pillowcase dresses are a favorite style of dress to make for little girls. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how you can make a pillowcase dress – for an adult. She wrote the how-to… Read more ... 
Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for making her Reversible Box Tote. The size and shape of this tote would make it a great project bag! It’s a roomy bag with finished dimensions 8″ tall x (14″ including… Read more ... 
Given how much I’m seeing pineapples on fashion blogs and DIY sites, I think they’re the new “it” motif. Eri from Llevo el invierno shows how you can make a fun pineapple purse for a little girl. This is allll… Read more ... 
You can find a tutorial for making these fun felt and fabric flowers over at Paper and String. They’re so bright and happy! And there’s no limit to combinations of shape and color. Add some colorful buttons for extra dimension. … Read more ... 
I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make… Read more ... 
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters shares a tutorial showing how you can make this simple bi-fold leather wallet. It would make an awesome handmade Father’s Day gift! It has two pockets on each side (4 pockets total) to hold credit… Read more ... 
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a fun pouch to hold your business cards. It’s a simple fabric wallet with two clear vinyl pockets on the inside to hold business cards. She says you can also adjust… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Safari Duffle from canvas and faux leather. It has a pair of handles stitched on to the bag so you can pick it up your hands, and also a removable longer handle so you… Read more ... 
Strips of leather create the textured wave design on the front of this throw pillow. Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one for your home. Alternating the direction that the strips are sewn… Read more ... 
