Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Sew a messenger bag that hangs from a bike’s handle bars! Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how to make it. It’s like the bike baskets from years gone by, but made from fabric and with a… Read more ... 
This mermaid tail backpack is perfect for trips to the pool! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair has a free pattern and tutorial showing how you can make one for your favorite little mermaid.
Click below for her free pattern and… Read more ... 
Sew an easy A-line dress for little girls! Emily from Life Sew Savory has a free sewing pattern for you. In the longer length, it’s a beautiful dress. But shorten the pattern and it’s a cute top! Her free sewing… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever wished that girls’ swimsuits offered just a little bit more coverage, whether for modesty or to just protect their tender skin from the sun, Chelsea from Sew Simple Home has a free sewing pattern for you! Her… Read more ... 
I still can’t quite get over fanny packs being back in style – but they are. Just ask my 15-year-old daughter, she’ll tell you that they’re actually quite trendy. BurdaStyle shows how you can sew your own fanny pack out… Read more ... 
These yoga shorts are great for exercise, or just comfortable loungewear! Mayra from So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how to make them. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes 4 -12. This project is… Read more ... 
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 ...