Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
It’ll be fall soon, and then holiday season is upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas! There’s lots of decorating for each holiday, and not much time in between them. That’s why I like quick projects like this pennant banner for holiday… Read more ... 
This nine patch pillow has a little something extra. 9 somethings extra, to be exact. Each one of the 9 patches is actually a hidden pocket! How cool is that! Angel from Fleece Fun has a tutorial at We All… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can sew a wrap tie t-shirt. It’s super easy because she starts with two purchased t-shirts, so no sewing sleeves or finishing a neckline. Her tutorial is a video so you can… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern for making this bandana drool bib for baby. They’re quick and easy to make – just one pattern piece and 20 minutes! The top is made from knit fabric,… Read more ... 
This Cool and Cozy Pet Bed is a soft place for your pet to sleep. It’s reversible to give two sleeping surfaces – fleece for a soft cozy surface, and quilting cotton for a cooler surface. The cover comes off… Read more ... 
Sherri from A Quilting Life shows how you can sew your fabric scraps into a beautiful patchwork potholder. She designed the potholders to use up her smaller strips and scraps (2 1/2″). Pull out your scrap bin and sew up… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can add a ruffle and a zipper to ankle of a pair of jeans. The metal teeth of the zippers add some pop to the back of your jeans. The zippers also… Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern to make the cutest ever sock panda softie. You’ll need one black chenille sock, and one white chenille sock. But since socks typically come in a matched pair, you’ll probably buy a… Read more ... 
Dying fabrics always makes me think about a big mess and dye all over the inside of my washing machine. But, it turns out it doesn’t have to be a mess at all! And, you can do the dying in… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Harry Potter
themed I Spy bag. Just like other I Spy game bags, it’s filled with poly pellots and small trinkets to “find” through the clear vinyl window on… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a free pattern for making this loose fit tee with a nifty twist knot feature at the hem. Her free pattern comes in an adult size Large (38″ bust). If you need another size,… Read more ... 
This apron is so cute with a sprinkle donut for a pocket! Mallory from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Sew one up to make a sweet gift for friends or family, or make… Read more ... 
Harry Potter fans, this tutorial is for you! Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Golden Snitch costume. I love it! Her tutorial is part of her annual Harry Potter craft series so be sure to… Read more ... 
This rainbow pom pom skirt is making me wish I was a little girl again just so I could twirl it round and round! Annika from Näh-Connection created it and she’s got a tutorial for us. Her tutorial is part… Read more ... 
I love a good baked potato, but rarely do I plan far enough ahead to actually bake one in the oven. The microwave will cook them quickly but they tend to get dried out. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how… Read more ...