Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew a midi or maxi length sundress for an American Girl or other 18-inch doll! Sew Crafty has a free pattern and tutorial you can use. She designed the dress to be easy to sew AND easy for a child… Read more ... 
Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free pattern for sewing this easy bi-fold wallet. It has plenty of pockets on the inside for credit cards, and a large pocket for paper money. It’s a cute wallet and a great… Read more ... 
If you have a teen girl in your house, a period bag is a back-to-school essential. Imagine being a teen and having to keep your period supplies with you at school. You don’t want that stuff just floating around in… Read more ... 
This leather laptop sleeve makes it easy to bring your laptop with you. Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how you can sew this gorgeous leather laptop sleeve. The zipper wraps around one side and two corners… Read more ... 
Sew a simple pencil pouch in 10 minutes or less with this tutorial by Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage! The zipper pouches are made from microsuede upholstery fabric or faux leather, and look super cute when you use a zipper in… Read more ... 
See how to sew a tote bag with a padded pocket to hold a tablet! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make this beautiful bag. Whether you need to bring a tablet with you for… Read more ... 
See how to sew a drawstring bag in minutes, without raw seams! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how. These simple unlined bags have no raw edges but are still easy to sew quickly. This is great for… Read more ... 
Make this beautiful reversible mini mat using English paper piecing and a free template from Crafty Staci! She shares free templates and a tutorial on her blog. She made hers from cute Christmas prints on one side and fall… Read more ... 
A baby quilt doesn’t have to be pieced from a thousand pieces of fabric to be special. These whole cloth baby quilts by Simple Simon & Co. are beautiful in their simplicity. And because there’s no piecing, they’re relatively quick… Read more ... 
You can make up a useful toiletries bag in no time at all following this tutorial by Mary Martha Mama. Made from a sturdy fabric like denim or canvas, it’s great to toss in a backpack or suitcase when you… Read more ... 
This fleece sea turtle softie is so adorable and would make a sweet softie for a child! It’s soft so it’s good for snuggling while watching a favorite movie or reading some books. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a… Read more ... 
The sand at the beach feels so good under your toes – but not so good when it gets trapped in the bottom of your bag. Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew a mesh beach bag… Read more ... 
Duchy is a sweet dachsund softie perfect for kids and beginner sewists! Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to sew him. Her pattern is designed to be easy enough for a child or… Read more ... 
If you do much upcycling of old jeans, you probably have a stash of belt loops and side seams. That’s because these bits of the jeans are so thick they’re difficult to sew, but they’ve also got that fading and… Read more ... 
Make sweet bedtime memories with this bear and moon felt toy! Miss Daisy Designs has a free sewing pattern for the Twilight Bear, and a story that goes along with it. You can tell the story at bedtime and use… Read more ...