Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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 ... 
Lisa from Grey Luster Girl guest blogs over at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how to refashion an oversized man’s button up shirt and a t-shirt into a fitted tunic. The bodice and sleeves will come from the t-shirt,… Read more ... 
Maz from Bee a Crafter shows how you can make a simple pencil pouch out of a scrap of denim. She got all the fabric she needed from the bottom portion of an old jean’s leg. It’s quick to sew… Read more ... 
Jane from Maiden Jane shows how to make a drawstring backpack out of an old sweatshirt. I love this idea!! The heavy sweatshirt material will make a sturdy backpack. If there’s a logo or pockets (or other details), they’ll look… Read more ... 
Natasha from Little Pink Monster had a t-shirt that was too big and shapeless for her, so she remade it into a much cuter crop top. She used a boxy crop cop that fit her as a guide, shortening it… Read more ... 
Skip To My Lou shows how to make a lunch bag that you can decorate and redecorate to your heart’s content. That’s because it’s made out of chalkcloth. Brilliant!! Use chalk markers to decorate it for a semi-permanent design that… Read more ... 
Whether from recycled old jeans or purchased yardage, denim is a well-loved fabric for many projects. It’s sturdy and it wears beautifully. But the thickness of the fabric can make it difficult to sew, especially when bulky seams intersect. Pam… Read more ...