Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shows how to add some RAWR to a child’s hoodie with these felt dinosaur spikes. Her tutorial is part of the Calling All Kids series hosted by Alida from Alida Makes. She… Read more ... 
Xuan from Peabrain DIY shows how you can make an A-line tartan skirt like this one. It’s super cute out of tartan, but this would be pretty out of other fabric designs, too. Her photo tutorial shows how to draft … Read more ... 
Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial for this drawstring shoulder bag. She created the bag for those times when she had more to carry with her than what her regular handbag would hold. It’s a roomy drawstring bag,… Read more ... 
Vintage Pattern Marketplace shares a free reprint of a vintage pattern for making these Scottie dog and lamb softies. They are both so cute!! The little tail on the Scottie dog slays me! It looks like he’s got a little… 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 ... 
Fat quarterShop shares a tutorial on their blog, Jolly Jabber, showing how to make their Pockets & Pies Apron. It’s made from a standard dish towel plus a yard of fabric. The dishtowel becomes the base of the apron,… 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 ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a car seat canopy with folded corners embellished with big buttons. The folded corners give a peek at the perfectly coordinating lining. She includes a bonus video tutorial showing the method her… Read more ... 
Lisa from Cuccicuccicoo shows how she refashioned a knit scarf into a shrug for her daughter. She gave it a lining to keep the edges from curling and to add extra warmth. For a lighter weight shrug, you could also… Read more ... 
The Make It Yours clutch by Deb from So Sew Easy has beautiful angled sides on the bag and the flap. It’s made from one piece of fabric each for the outer and lining, and sews together quickly. Deb from… Read more ... 
Kate from Nearly Crafty shares a tutorial at Pretty Prudent showing how to add leather cuffs to a sweater. This simple addition really amps up the style of a plain sweater. Unlike sweater knit, leather won’t stretch so you’ll need… Read more ... 
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a fan-shaped leather bag like these. The origami style bags have high visual impact, but they’re actually quick and easy to make. The bag starts with… Read more ... 
Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this Easter basket tote trimmed with jumbo ric rac. She used vinyl transfer material to personalize them with her children’s names. If you don’t… Read more ... 
These wired bunny ears are soo cute! They’re a twist on the wired head wraps that we’ve been seeing lately. (No pun intended!) A tutorial at The House That Lars Built shows how to make them. The size is completely… Read more ... 
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making this cropped ruffled cardigan for girls. It would make a lovely extra layer for a sleeveless or short-sleeved Easter dress! It’s not just for dressy, though. … Read more ... 
