Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sara from Alice & Lois shows how you can make a knotted top baby hat out of a t-shirt. They are super fast to make, as you’ll be repurposing the hem of the shirt into the hem of the hat. … Read more ... 
Samantha from At Home with Mrs H shares a free pattern for making this slouchy sling bag with a fold over toop. It has two large darts to shape the bottom. Inside, it’s lined and has a zippered pocket and… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a shawl style nursing cover out of knit fabric, one she calls the Worlds Best and Easiest Nursing Cover. The shawl style provides full coverage while baby is nursing, and the… Read more ... 
Sara from Sew Sweetness, and author of Big City Bags
, has a free bag pattern for you. It’s her Arabesque Bag. The shape is simple, requiring only 3 hours to sew up. It still has nice finishes, though, with… Read more ... 
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make a sleeping bag for a child’s doll. You can make one to fit a 15″ Disney doll (or a 12″ baby doll) out of a fat quarter of a pretty fabric… Read more ... 
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make a Valentine stocking. The design is a request from her mother. It’s like a Christmas stocking, but instead of a sock or stocking shape, it’s a heart shaped pouch that you can… Read more ... 
Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make this Drum Floor Pouf. It functions as a footstool or extra seating, and it also happens to look really cool. You can make one out of your favorite… Read more ... 
Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for a child’s long-sleeved t-shirt. It’s a basic tee with a round neck and set in sleeves. The pattern comes in one size (size 104 / EU 3 – 4 years / US 4Y). … Read more ... 
Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making this sock lion softie. Lions are supposed to be fierce, but this guy is straight up cute with his wide eyes and fluffy yarn mane. He also has a tuft of yarn… Read more ... 
Jill from Made with Moxie guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Twill Tape Tote. It’s a sturdy bag, made from a home dec weight fabric for the outside and lined with a quilting weight… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this ruffle edge jumper dress in toddler sizes. It’s a simple A-line sleeveless dress, with ruffles finishing off the hem and neck line. Wear it in the winter layered… Read more ... 
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this super cute Valentine’s Day hoop art. It has a retro vibe, with felt hearts and plenty of pom poms. Mini pom pom trim outlines a felt heart, and a larger yarn… Read more ... 
Jennifer from Be Still My Crafting Heart shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making this Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page. Young hands can use buttons and snaps to attach cheese and toppings to build a pizza. … Read more ... 
Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag. It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure. They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make… Read more ... 
If curves and corners on your sewing project end up a bumpy, lumpy, rounded mess, check out this post from Liz from Simple Simon & Co. She tells how she sews smooth curves and sharp corners. There are just a… Read more ... 
