Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew a tote to carry with you to the beach this summer! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a tutorial showing how to make this beach tote with mesh pocket to hold those sandy beach toys. And on the other… Read more ... 
Sew a convertible gardening apron that’s perfect for tending and harvesting your home garden! Chelsea from Sew Simple Home shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial. Worn one way, it’s a simple apron to protect your pants from dirt while… Read more ... 
Raising and lowering a dart can improve the fit of your Me Made garment. Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs is here with a tutorial that explains where the dart should be located, and how to easily raise or lower it… Read more ... 
These little triangle bibs are great for baby drool! They’re quick to sew and make great baby gifts! Simple Simon & Co. has a tutorial for making a simple triangle baby bib. It’s a fat quarter friendly project, too! You… Read more ... 
Learn how to sew these cute little dolly skirts as a mini, midi or maxi, using this free tutorial by Sew Crafty Me. This pattern is super easy to whip up and as such, it is perfect as a beginner… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to add a message to a plain tote bag! Havalah from Sisters What! shows how to do it, with no sewing required. This would make a great teacher gift, personalized with the teacher’s name! Her tutorial… Read more ... 
Got plans to go to the beach this summer? Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a beach tote that’s also a back pack. That’ll come in handy when you’re toting all that stuff – and kids… Read more ... 
This tulle skirt dress is easy to make when you start with a basic t-shirt pattern! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how. This dress combines the comfort of a t-shirt with the fancy of a tulle skirt. So cute!… Read more ... 
Upcycle old jeans into patriotic cutoff shorts! Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how you can create a cute flag design on the pocket using ribbon and ric rac. So cute for summertime!
Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ... 
Microwave popcorn is convenient, but it isn’t the healthiest option – and those bags just end up in a landfill. Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make a reusable microwave popcorn bag. It’s a cotton bag you… Read more ... 
If you love the look of a scrunchie but prefer to wear barrettes in your hair, then the scrunchie barrette is for you! It looks like a scrunchie, but the fabric is gathered on a barrette
instead of elastic. I’ve… Read more ... 
Even if you don’t have a lot of time to sew, you can still make a dress for your daughter. This pillowcase dress takes just one hour! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial and a… Read more ... 
Combine fabric and leather to sew a beautiful new bag! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a tutorial and free sewing pattern for you. Her fabric and leather bag is suitable for a confident beginner or intermediate sewist and is… Read more ... 
Simple Simon & Co shows how to make this hanging dish towel. It’s a super quick, super easy project because you start with a kitchen towel and a hot pad. It takes just a few easy steps to turn it… Read more ... 
This sling bag is a simple sewing project you can make for the kids – or WITH the kids! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty bag. The sling bag has a fold over… Read more ...