Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Small children love to snuggle a toy, but they also tend to drop them and usually at a time when you don’t notice.w Katie from Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make a toy keeper to keep the toys… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew up a quick headband. It’s a little knotted headband made from knit fabric. The knot is a cute accent but it also makes the size adjustable. The… Read more ... 
This baby halter romper makes the cutest gift for a baby girl! It’s super easy to make when you start with a purchased diaper cover and just add the halter top. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to do… Read more ... 
This patchwork tote is a beautiful way to use charm squares or fabric scraps. Jera from Quilting in the Rain shows how to make one in a video tutorial. I’m drawn to the patchwork but you could also skip all… Read more ... 
Something tells me that Wonder Woman is going to be a popular Halloween costume this year. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun for making a Wonder Woman costume for girls. It includes a red t-shirt with… Read more ... 
A microwave potato bag will help keep your potato from drying out while you’re cooking it in the microwave. Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a microwave potato bag. It’s insulated with cotton… Read more ... 
Need some motivation to get out there and get your exercise? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can create running headbands with fun motivational phrases to keep you focused on your goal. The wide headbands are made from… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew an insulated lunch bag. It’s great for back-to-school, or just brown bagging it for work lunch breaks. It has a zip top and nylon webbing handles. Made from oilcloth on… Read more ... 
Hot glue as a fabric embellishment? I’d never thought of it before, but it turns out it can be quite pretty. Amy from Positively Splendid used hot glue and paint to create an embellished pillow for fall. I’d expect the… Read more ... 
This happy smiling sun is the hoop art design of the month from Crafty Staci. She’s got a tutorial and a free pattern for you! And while an August sun can be blistering, this guy is all smiles with… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt with a pretty flutter sleeve. A flutter sleeve is pretty loose and flowy, which can lead to your bra showing when you lift your arms. Her pattern… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make a beautiful maxi dress for a little girl, and it’s not hard at all. It’s made with a t-shirt bodice and a long, full skirt. Because you’re starting with a… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial for making her Vintage Daydream Neighborhood table runner. I am in love with the sweet little fabric house appliques! Even when made up in coordinating fabrics, they each have their… Read more ... 
Use sequin trim 
to “draw” a sparkly pumpkin on a pillow! Aki from Minted Strawberry shares a tutorial at Crafts Unleashed showing how. It’s a super easy project and it’ll be cute for Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving.
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This whale softie has a cute boxy body and little whale fins, and of course a curved whale tail! Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Make him from an ocean themed print for a… Read more ...