Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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 ... 
Emily from Tangible Pursuits has a free pattern for her Facebook followers. It’s this fabric Easter basket with ruffle trim. It’s pretty in the soft florals, but she also suggests making it out of brights for a fun basket for… Read more ... 
Gina from Willowday shows how to make this Easter bunny basket pillow as an alternative to . The small pillow has a pocket across the front to hold candy and other small Easter treats. Her tutorial includes a template for… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can DIY your own version of this kicky Get Out Of Town bag by Kate Spade. The bold nautical stripes are pieced from blue and white fabric, with the words “get out of… Read more ... 
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a simple A-line skirt. How cute is it in that bubblegum pink!! A simple skirt like this works well in a wide range of colors and styles of fabric. … Read more ... 
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern to make a fabric Easter egg. They’re especially fun when each panel is cut from a different fabric. The pieces are all pretty small, so why not pull out your scrap bin… Read more ... 
A pencil skirt is a wardrobe staple. The fitted skirt can be made dressy or sexy, or a little bit of both, depending on how closely it fits your figure and how you accessorize. Liz from Simple Simon & Co.… Read more ... 
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making these Scrap Bucket Baskets. The lining is a solid piece of fabric, but the outside is pieced from all those small bits of fabric filling up your scrap bin. Heavy… Read more ... 
