Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Here is a selection of free scarf sewing patterns for winter scarves and cowls, along with easy tutorials for you to make your own. Learn how to make a practical scarf to fight off the winter cold. These DIY scarves will not only keep you warm this winter, they are also a quick way to renew your winter outfit. Take a look at these different styles and pick the one that works best for you. Let's stay warm this winter! Read more »

Who's in for some Christmas sewing? Learn to sew a lovely quilted Christmas tree skirt . I reviewed a Craftsy course taught by a years-long sewing blogger at Sew Can She and a great instructor, Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield. Loved it, and got myself a brand new, DIY quilted tree skirt . Looks complicated, but is not. Looks like tons of work, but it's a fairly easy, two-day quilting project a quilting beginner can do too. Are you in? See how it went! (And scroll down to see the single thing where I failed.) Read more »

Learn how to applique with fusible web. It's an easy beginner sewing project, and it will enable you to embellish and personalize just anything you sew. See how to make your own appliques for your projects (like this one with a free pattern ), how to apply fusible web to fabric, and how to sew them using a regular sewing machine. Too easy to not try it out! Read more »

Use these 7 absolutely free zipper bag patterns to make cute and practical zipper pouches for you or your loved ones. After I've made quite a few, including my all-time most popular ( this polka dot pouch ) I think it's a good idea to collect a few of my favorite ones in one place, that is here. These are beginner sewing tutorials and patterns and great for a quick sewing project. And they make perfect DIY gifts, too! Read more »

A quick new sewing tip today! See how you can get extra batting material for your projects at no additional cost! This is an extremely convenient way to make the most out of your leftover batting pieces. I used this very piece to make a cute little fabric bin (check it out and  get your free pattern here ). I love scraps, of any kind. Especially when dealing with them means you can sew more of the cute crafty little items - without the need to run to your local fabric shop first!  Read more »