Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Bethany from I Married Superman shows how you can make a button front skirt like this one. She shows it for a young girl, but you can make them in any size based on measurements. Her tutorial is part of… Read more ... 
Crayon
s are fun, but they’re even MORE fun when you can use this unicorn crayon holder to store them! Stephanie from Create Kids Couture shows how you can make it. The outside is an adorable unicorn, with big unicorn… Read more ... 
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making this market tote. Out of jelly rolls!! She alternated two solids for her bag, but you could use a mix of prints for a scrappier look. Great… Read more ... 
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods saw a small bag at a thrift store, and immediately saw its potential. She turned the awkwardly shaped purse into a hip bag she could wear hands-free. Unlike the dorky fanny packs I remember from the… Read more ... 
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can sew a hanging travel toiletry bag. It has several pockets to hold your travel toiletries, and folds like a clutch with cute swivel hook to keep it closed. When you get… Read more ... 
This felt star softie would make a perfect first sewing project teaching a child to sew! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage has a tutorial and a free pattern. The simple shape is easy to sew on a sewing machine and… Read more ... 
This loose fit swim cover-up is an easy DIY project. You won’t even need a sewing pattern! Gina Michele has a tutorial showing how to sew one. It’s made like a pillowcase dress but from a drapey fabric and with… Read more ... 
Sewing doll clothes doesn’t have to be hard or fussy! Jess from Gracious Threads has a free pattern and tutorial for making a circle skirt for an 18″ doll. It’s a simple little pattern that’s quick to sew from scraps… Read more ... 
Peta from She Quilts A Lot has an adorable Christmas in July project you can make! She shares a tutorial for making this sweet stocking bunting. You only need small pieces of fabric to make the tiny stuffed stockings, so… Read more ... 
This large duffel is perfect for going to the gym, or for packing for a weekend trip! Rachel from A Beautiful Mess has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The generous size gives you room to pack all… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark for making this linen apron with leather accents. It has simple lines that make it easy to sew. Make it from linen with twill tape straps, and leather… Read more ... 
Why am I showing you a photo of Christmas stockings when it’s the middle of summer? Because the lazy days of summer are a great time to get a head start on your Christmas sewing. These English cottage Christmas stockings… Read more ... 
I bet I’m not alone in having a stash of home decor fabric sample books in my sewing stash. LuzPatterns.com shares a tutorial showing how you patchwork them together with some upcycled denim to create these cool cushion covers. And… Read more ... 
Look what Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy made from the thrifted skirt! She refashioned it into a cute on shoulder ruffle top, and she’s written up a tutorial showing how she did it. Hit your thrift store for a bright… Read more ... 
This adorable alpaca softie has a simple shape and a beautiful blanket embroidered on her back. Mollie from Wild Olive has a free pattern on her blog! It’s a simple pattern, with just two pieces (a front and a back). … Read more ...