Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial at the Oliver + S blog showing how to adapt their School Photo Dress to give it a hidden kangaroo pocket. The panels on the front of the dress allow you… Read more ... 
These little fabric bird ornaments are so cute! Charlie Deighton shares a tutorial on Fabric HQ showing how to make them. They’re easy to put together out of fabric and ribbon scraps. She showed them as Christmas ornaments, but I… Read more ... 
This faux fur hat will keep your ears and head warm, and look good doing it. Aimee from Clones ‘n Clowns shows how you can make one. Faux fur can be expensive, but because this project uses only half a… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can whip up some cute Valentine’s gift bags. They’re simple drawstring pouches with the casing stitched on the outside of the bags. Add in a heart applique and they’re ready for some Valentine’s Day gifting. Go … Read more ... 
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a free pattern at We All Sew for this fleece lined lumberjack hat. You can make it from any fun print for the outside, plus sherpa fleece for the inside. The pattern will fit most kids… Read more ... 
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a free pattern for making the cutest little bunny softie. Her name is Sophia and she is all kinds of huggable sweetness. Look at… Read more ... 
Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make a pretty headband out of your fabric scraps. A bit of elastic at the bottom will help them fit snug. They’re quick and easy to sew up. They’re cute left plain, but… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this chic lunch tote. It holds a lunch but it carries like a purse. In fact, it’s a petite and simplified version of her Carnaby Carry All Bag (also a… Read more ... 
Caila from Caila Made refashioned a clearance sale sweater to make this gorgeous Christmas dress for her daughter. The sequined polka dots are perfect for a dressy dress! A women’s size small was big enough to give her the length … Read more ... 
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a free pattern for making a fleece ear warmer headband. It’s quick to put together can be embellished to your liking with fleece bows, fabric flowers, buttons and more. Or, skip the embellishment and wear it… Read more ... 
So you do proper maintenance on your sewing machine, oiling and cleaning it regularly. But do you oil and clean your fabric scissors
? They need proper maintenance, too – especially if you’ve invested in a good pair of… Read more ... 
Molly from Craft Ideas Weekly shares a tutorial on The Sewing Loft showing how to make this cute quilted mini tote for Valentine’s Day. The heart motifs are cute for Valentines, but it could also work for year-round gift giving,… Read more ... 
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a fleece dog sweater. It’ll keep him (or her) warm in the cold winter months. You’ll make it to fit your dog’s measurements so it’ll fit just… Read more ... 
Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how she turned a favorite, but now worn out, cardigan into a cute new pillow cover. The buttons down the front maintain the character of the sweater. And the sweater knit is such a cozy… Read more ... 
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can create a detachable belt fanny pack out of an old purse. The words “fanny pack” might cause some of us to flash back on our 80s childhoods, but rest assured that… Read more ... 
