Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Anna from Plan B shows how to make these wrap shorts out of a scarf. They’re actually very easy to make, as they’re made from two simple pieces plus long strips for the waist ties. You’ll need a large scarf… Read more ... 
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a triangular zippered pencil pouch. This is such a cute case to keep your pencils and pens together!! The sides are patchworked together, making this a good project for using… Read more ... 
This owl softie is more than just a pretty face. She’s also a sewing notion caddy, sitting at your sewing table and holding your sewing tools at the ready. Shannon from Shanni Loves shares a free pattern and tutorial for… Read more ... 
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a long, flowy kimono. It’s made from a lightweight, drapey fabric. Though this type of fabric can be difficult to work with, you’ll only be dealing with rectangles of fabric and… Read more ... 
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a free pattern for her Swinter Dress. It’s a little girl’s sleeveless dress that can be worn in either warm or cold weather. In the warmer months, it’s a sundress. When the… Read more ... 
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this denim coffee sleeve with a miniature jeans pocket. She sewed the pocket from scratch, but gives it the topstitching and even the tag that you find on a back… Read more ... 
You might think of burlap as a home dec fabric, but Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how you can use burlap to make a might cute purse. It’s a simple bag with an open top (no closure). She lined… Read more ... 
An from Straight Grain guest blogs at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a simple ruffled sundress for a little girl. It’s made from just two rectangular panels of fabric, plus ribbon for the straps. Her… Read more ... 
Stacie from Yellow Spool shares a tutorial over at Somewhat showing how to turn a basic tote into a convertible tote bag backpack. She reworks the straps so they can be attached in two configuations. One will make a tote,… Read more ... 
Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts makes these zippered vinyl storage bags to organize toys and toiletries and other small items. The sides are made from a clear vinyl so it’s easy to see the contents. They’re topped with a fabric print… Read more ... 
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade, and author of Quiet Book Patterns, shares a free pattern for making a short-sleeved t-shirt for an 18″ doll. If you don’t have knit yardage (or scraps from previous projects), why not hit your donate… Read more ... 
Head over to Caila Made to find out how to make this adorable little girl’s paper bag dress. It’s a simple little sundress with a gathered top and a ruffle across the top. It’s sweet for summer, but keep in… Read more ... 
Kim from Cotton Creek Sewing shows how she made this knit dress out of a 3-pack of men’s t-shirts. This project is actually a remake of the first dress she ever made – way back in 1982, when she saw… Read more ... 
Lisa from Mabey She Made It turned a clearance sale – and far too big for her – t-shirt into this ruched tee. She took the extra width off the sides so it fits her figure, but kept the extra… Read more ... 
Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her Tulika Tote. It’s a roomy tote with oversized grommets attaching the handles. It’s fully lined and has boxed bottoms. But even better,… Read more ... 
