Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
You can find a free pattern for making Joel Dewberry’s bird pincushion or sachet over at DIY Dish. The project is an excerpt from his book, Sewn Spaces. Be sure to also check out the video of the… Read more ... 
Head over to Merriment Design to find out how to make this burp cloth that also helps keep toys and paci’s off of the floor and right where you need them. The fabric strip stitched down the middle makes it… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun shows how you can use decorative ribbon to make a pretty throw pillow. Strips of ribbon are stitched across the pillow and get woven together in the corner. Their tutorial shows the body of the pillow made from… Read more ... 
Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Googy Eggs Basket. The pretty fabric bag is cinched in at the sides and has a hexagon front panel. The pattern includes two templates for the… Read more ... 
Trish from Two Peas in a Pod shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute little treat pouch, shaped like a carrot. What a fun way to gift a little Easter treat! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a pair of child’s fleece pants. The fleece pants would be so warm for the colder months. Or, make this same pattern out of a lighter weight knit for the warmer months. … Read more ... 
Katie from Hippos & Dinosaurs joins the Play Eats series at Project: Project with a tutorial showing how to make felt eggs. These would be cute out of white or brown felt for a play kitchen, or out of bright … Read more ... 
Did you know that you can buy triangular pillow forms? There are sooo many possibilities for this! For instance, Craft Passion used the triangular pillow forms to make pillows that look like safety signs. These would be awesome for a… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial showing how to make a baby girl’s Easter dress. It can be customized in so many ways – with or without contrasting fabric on the bodice, trim at the hem, etc. The… Read more ... 
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this chambray messenger bag for kids. The bag was inspired by The Tale of Peter Rabbit and is part of the Once Upon a Thread series at… Read more ... 
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making little boys’ boxer briefs. It’s her contribution to Celebrate the Boy 2011. Her pattern is available in one size – a boys’ 3/4, but you could size… Read more ... 
Morgan from Morgan Made It shares a tutorial for making a camera case. It’s an easy project and it can be made out of fabric in your scrap bin. She made hers in just 15 minutes. Get the tute.… Read more ... 
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these fun Easter Egg Hunt Bags. The bags are quick to make from felt, with rows of ric rac and other trim creating colorful stripes that remind me… Read more ... 
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this super cute bunny bucket from canvas and fabric. And if those ears and ric rac whiskers weren’t enough, there’s a little pompom bunny tail on the back. How cute would this… Read more ... 
