Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Whip Up shows how you can make a fabric version of the classic paper bag lunch sack. It has the same shape as the paper sack, but the fabric version is washable and reusable. And made from a bright print,… Read more ... 
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a pair of cuffed shorts. It’s just a few more steps to add the cuffs when you’re making a pair of shorts, but they’re a nice detail to finish off the… Read more ... 
Tea towels are available in a wide variety of yummy designs and prints. But unless that design matches your decor, it’ll probably stay tucked in a drawer. Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how to turn… Read more ... 
Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Snappy Bags. The small pouches are the right size to carry credit cards or other small essentials. You can make them from scraps left… Read more ... 
Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial on her blog, Rae Gun Ramblings, showing how to make a cute throw pillow with a bow tied across the front. She calls them her Big Bow Pillow Cases. This would be pretty… Read more ... 
Penny from sewtakeahike shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recreate a photograph on to fabric using scrappy applique. This would be SO cute on a bag, a pillow, or even on a framed canvas! Get the tute… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of His & Hers Pajama Shorts, using an existing pair of pants or shorts as a size guide. Both versions have a contrast drawstring band. The men’s shorts have a small pocket on… Read more ... 
Brandi from Crafty Girl Squared shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to use a vintage pillowcase to make a pair of pajama pants for a toddler. The fabric in a vintage pillowcase is typically very soft. And if… Read more ... 
Jill from Ruffles n Such and Made It On Monday shows how to make a stretch knit skirt with big bold stripes running across it. The stripes are pieced from two different colors of knit fabric. I’m loving the black… Read more ... 
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a stack of seven fat quarters from Monaluna’s Circa 1952 line. The fabrics are offered by Moona Fabrics They’re 100% organic cotton and are printed with low impact dyes. The retro-themed woodland prints will… Read more ... 
Katie from Little Becky Homecky shows how she made a hoop skirt for her daughter’s American Girl doll. The hoop skirt gives the doll’s full skirts the fullness they need to look their best. Rather than spending $20 on one… Read more ... 
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make her super cute “All You Need Is Love” skirt for little girls. It’s a twirly skirt from a solid fabric with the… Read more ... 
Did you know that today is National Popcorn Day? I had no idea such a day even existed. Katie from Punk Projects created this fun popcorn softie in recognition of National Popcorn Day. Aside from the whimsy of a felt… Read more ... 
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a 3-part sew-along showing how to make her Emma dress for little girls. This is such a sweet dress!! It has the classic lines of a little girl’s dress… Read more ... 
Head over to Able To Sleep to find out how to make a fabric headband. A fabric headband won’t pinch in to your head the way that plastic or metal headbands often do. A bit of elastic at the bottom… Read more ... 
