Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read more ... 
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shows how to make a set of hot pads. It’s an easy, 1-hour project. The round hot pads are 7″ in diameter. They’re made from two layers of quilting cotton, with cotton batting between to protect… Read more ... 
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a reversible bag for a little girl to carry. She suggests using a twill or a decor weight fabric so the bags will… Read more ... 
Zaaberry shows how you can make a felt and fabric Easter bucket. The outside is made from felt, with the binding and the lining from quilting weight cotton fabric. She added a bunny applique on the outside of the bucket. … Read more ... 
Rachel from Holy Craft shows you can make a reusable grocery sack. She used smart fab, a non woven material that is an alternative to paper and cloth. You could also use a quilting weight cotton to make these bags. … Read more ... 
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs for making her Mod Messenger Bag. The simple bag is a good project for someone learning to sew. It’s lined on the inside, with an optional… Read more ... 
Jill from Made with Moxie guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Twill Tape Tote. It’s a sturdy bag, made from a home dec weight fabric for the outside and lined with a quilting weight… Read more ... 
Go to Steph Chows to find a tutorial showing how to make this cool bag out of a coffee sack and an old t-shirt. The construction is simple, with bias tape finishing the top edge and making the handles. It’s… Read more ... 
We do Thanksgiving at my mom’s house every year. It doesn’t matter whether there are 5 of us or 15 of us, she makes the same amount of food. A LOT. Even on her long dining table, it’s a challenge… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can make a sleeping bag and matching pillowcase for a child. It’s perfect for sleepovers at friends’ houses or with the grandparents. There’s nothing like snuggling into a special sleeping bag when you’re away from home! … Read more ... 
Nicolette from Archie and the Rug guest blogs at Pearls & Scissors with a tutorial showing how to make a small fabric basket. It’s a quick little project. You can use the basket as a pretty presentation for a Christmas… Read more ... 
