Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a boys basic tank or muscle shirt. It’s perfect for hot summer days and play time! Her tutorial shows how to make one using a basic t-shirt pattern. If you… Read more ... 
This Scottie dog is a cute scrapbusting sewing project! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s made from a bunch of 3″ squares of fabric – 84 of them, to be exact – so… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial for making a gathered skirt that flatters. It has a flat front waistband on the front, which gives it a neat finish and a smoother front. The back is an elastic casing… Read more ... 
Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups. They’re easy to make from a purchased towel. And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when… Read more ... 
A pair of scissors is all you need to transform a plain t-shirt into this open back criss cross tee. Anne from WobiSobi has a tutorial showing how. She There’s no sewing required, just some cuts and a couple of… Read more ... 
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how she refashioned a pair of shorts into an A-line skirt. The shorts weren’t really her style and they fit a little snug, so she cut them and added contrast godets to turn them into a… Read more ... 
Sew up an ottoman pouf to add a pop of color and pattern to your porch or patio! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make one. And though it… Read more ... 
I use a plastic tackle box for my sewing kit, but this sewing kit idea from A Spoonful of Sugar is so much cuter than my plain plastic box. She uses a bamboo steamer basket
! The size is perfect… Read more ... 
Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July! Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how. Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co Fill it with… Read more ... 
This strapless maxi dress is perfect for beach vacations! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial in her Sundressing series. It’s easy to sew. You can make it in any size and you won’t need a… Read more ... 
I like to take hand sewing projects with me to pass the time on a trip. Of course, if you’re traveling on an airplane it gets complicated. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created a sewing kit that she… Read more ... 
These pillows are perfect for any Star Wars fan! Favorite Star Wars droids are appliqued on to the front. Kim from Bugaboo City has a free pattern and tutorial so you can make them. She has patterns to make a… Read more ... 
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern for a womens swim cover up. It’s a short sleeveless hoodie dress with a scoop neck and a large pocket on the front. Slip it on over your suit for… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you she created this pretty ruffle t-shirt. She used a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to give it a diagonal flounce across the front. Her tried & true t-shirt pattern is the Union … Read more ...