Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Elizabeth from Sew Chatty shows how she made this leather zippered pouch. The color blocking and applique was inspired by a similar pouch by Fossil. Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Becky from Crafting a Green World shares a free pattern for making a fabric dog bone toy. She says it’s “semi-indestructable” thanks to the top stitching around the edges. It’s quick to sew up. Why not make up a stack… Read more ... 
Gypsie Sister uses a vintage scarf to add these floral panels to the sides of a plain chambray shirt. The result is gorgeous! Go to her blog to read more.
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Anna from Plan B shows how she added these cool cut-outs to a plain long-sleeved tee. No sewing is required. All the magic happens with cutting and weaving the t-shirt fabric. Go to her blog for the tutorial. Looking for … Read more ... 
The floppy-eared felt bunny holds an Easter egg under his body. Michelle from Molly Moo shares a free pattern to make this cute Easter egg cosy. Her version is made from felt, but you could also make him out of… Read more ... 
Whale, whale, whale… what do we have here? (Sorry for the Monday morning awful pun!) Shannon from googiemomma shares a free pattern for making this cute whale softie. The top of his body is made from a soft minky faux… Read more ... 
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can make a glitter stripe t-shirt. No sewing is required, as you’ll use fabric paint and glitter to make the stripes on a purchased tee. Get the tutorial on her blog.… Read more ... 
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making a bunny silhouette softie. Go to her blog for the pattern and tute.
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Dana from MADE has a solution for when your child outgrows his favorite t-shirt. Turn it into a softie. Love it!! Go to her blog for the how-to.
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Clare from Clare’s Craft Room shows how you can sew up a bunch of fabric carrots. They’d be cute for Easter or for a child’s play kitchen. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Dionnie Takahashi from Blackcabbit shows how she made this reversible tote for her bento box
. It’s a small square tote with a boxed bottom, made to fit her bento lunch container. Handles tie across the top to keep the… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make fabric Easter eggs. You can make them like she does, out of a plain fabric that she embellishes with ric rac and other fancy trim, or you could make them out of… Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a blousant top with an elastic waistband. She shows it for a little girl, but it would also be cute for tweens, teens, and adults. Go to Simple Simon & … Read more ... 
T-shirts are actually very easy to make. Dana from MADE breaks it down into 5 easy steps for you. AND she shares a free pattern to make a t-shirt in a boys’ size 4-5T. The construction is the same regardless… Read more ... 
Plushka shares a free pattern for a felt snake softie toy. He’s not a scary snake at all. In fact, he’s a cutie! His body is made from colorful stripes and his big googly eyes show that he’s a playful… Read more ... 
