Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Ready for a totally easy-sew project? And that a lovely one! Here's how to sew a fabric bookmark with cute little felt circles. It might become your favorite DIY bookmark idea!  These DIY felt bookmarks make an ideal sewing project for kids, too: easy, quick and colorful. Scroll down for an easy-sew trick that will make your bookmark corners beautiful. (You'll love this little hack!) + grab the template with 4 FREE designs ;) Read more »

Sew adorable girl dresses using these 8 free girls dress patterns. Summertime is the perfect time of the year to sew a dress. I'm showing you 8 free girls dress patterns with tutorials for adorable girls dresses. Some are total beginner sewing projects, a few are a bit more advanced. Either way, you won't be able to resist them (neither could I!). Can you imagine anything cuter than a girl in a new handmade summer dress? Read more »

New pattern alert - meet the TEYA! I'm happy to present you a practical yet stylish cross-body bag pattern. A handbag for everyday use, large enough to hold all your essentials neatly organized and easy to reach. It’s just what you need for a short trip to the town, meeting a friend at your favorite cafe, or quick errands in the neighborhood - especially if you never leave your house without your ipad!   Read more »

This is a quick sewing tip for when you need to sew by hand again - it will take you no time to learn it but will make your hand-stitching project neat! Read on and learn how to start sewing without a knot.  Read more »

Spring is here, let's talk flowers! Last time, I showed you how to make rolled felt flowers . Today, it's a new tutorial, this time for folded felt flowers. So easy, and so soft! They give an amazing structure to any of your decorations, they are light and perfect for attaching to little bins and boxes. All you need is a few scraps of felt, my free template and several minutes of your time. Check them out, I am sure you'll want to make your own spring flowers too.  And scroll down to get your free template, it will make it even easier! Read more »

Have a look at how to frame fabric patchwork for display on the wall. It's a great DIY way to use fabric as wall art.  If you love patchwork and sewing  mini quilts but wish to prevent them from gathering dust on the wall, have a look at this easy how-to.  I'ts an affordable way to get your creative projects on display. Or turn them into lovely DIY gifts for your friends. Read more »

Hello avid sewers! My name is Maggie and I am the editor for AllFreeSewing.com. I asked Damjana if I could share some of our awesome sewing tips and tricks with you. Today, I’m going to be specifically showing you some really helpful tricks for How to Pin a Pattern . These helpful tricks can be awesome for anybody who has just started learning how to sew, and there are even a few tips in here for the most avid sewers.  Read more »

Here are more than 20 adorable, useful and free DIY sewing projects for every room in your home. They include a free sewing pattern and nearly all are beginner-friendly, like all free tutorials and patterns here at AppleGreen Cottage . (You know how much I love simple and easy in sewing, right?) Craft ideas like these make super handy DIY gifts for friends, for housewarming parties, and for your own home decoration. Read more »

Here's a fun and easy beginner sewing tutorial for a great DIY memory game for kids and adults alike. Made out of your fabric scraps as I showed you in one of my previous posts , it is close to zero-cost, but it will make an amazingly cute and fun DIY birthday present for a kid or adult, depending on the fabric you choose. Are you a beginner? Perfect, this is a great project for you! And there's even a free PDF template , if you don't feel like measuring the pieces! Read more »

Finally set up: one single page from which you can access all, ALL my free sewing tutorials and patterns posted so far at AppleGreen Cottage. (And a bit more, but let's leave it at that). These are the FREE sewing patterns and tutorials made by me. Grab a cup of coffee, browse through  and check them all out, they were made for you! Read more »

Are you a hobby sewist and want to give your bags and purses a professional look? Adding a magnetic snaps closure is one of the easiest ways to do just that. Here's an easy, beginner-friendly tutorial that will show you how to make a bag closure with magnetic snaps. Ready to make your bag look all fancy and stylish - within minutes? Let's do it! Read more »

Do you love wearing cute and practical accessories but hardly know how to sew a straight stitch? Then you simply must try out this easy tutorial! Today, I'm showing you how to make a double layered reversible neck warmer in two colors. It's one of the 2 popular scarf tutorials on this site (the other one is here ). It will keep you and your kids super cosy and warm all winter long. It's an easy, super quick project, and a great solution for those who don't like wearing (uncomfortable and bulky) traditional scarves. Check it out! Read more »

You'll love these adorable and easy Valentines sewing projects! Here's a collection of just the cutest things you can sew for Valentine day, with links to free patterns and beginner sewing tutorials. I just couldn't resist showing them to you, after making my first Valentines mini basket here . Sew up a few quick and easy Valentines gifts for your loved ones!  Read more »

Make a perfect diy gift for baby using this diaper clutch pattern.  It's the perfect handmade gift every new mom would love to have and makes an excellent baby shower present. And it's totally adjustable: one pattern, many different options. Check it out! Read more »

Searching for a fun and easy-to-sew DIY game for kids and adults alike? You've just found one! The fabric scraps memory game is a perfect game for kids, but know I love it too, so why not make one out of my favorite material, fabric off course! A fabric memory game is great for a child's or adult's birthday, stocking stuffer or as a party favor. I love these pieces and I'm sure you'll like them too. Have a look! UPDATE: there it is, I've finally made also a step-by-step tutorial with a PDF template. Scroll down to get my link. Read more »

Zipper tabs are a great diy solution to make your zippers look beautiful! Here's a little how-to for any sewing enthusiast who'd like their zipper bags to have a professional look - without a lot of work. Learn how to shorten a zipper and then sew fabric tabs to each end of the zipper to give it some more color and style. I used it in this popular coin purse pattern , and it wirks great! And you won't believe how easy it is! Read more »

A super easy and ultra quick project for any sewing beginner. The only thing you need is a square of felt and 10 minutes of your time (or less). No pattern needed, extra quick. You'll have tons of fun with this super easy project! Read more »

Love this time of the year - let's make Christmas tree decorations! If you are looking for some inspiration, check out this easy-sew tutorial for cone-shaped Christmas tree ornaments you can make this Christmas! Totally easy, and they come with a free PDF template! Read more »

Incredibly simple but so effective sewing hacks! They will help making your sewing projects easy and quick. Have a look at these 10+ tips and make your life and sewing easier with these amazingly simple and clever sewing hacks. Some of these might entirely change the way you approach sewing! Read more »

Mini coin purse pattern - Need an extra small coin purse that would not take up much space? Something flat, so you can slide it into that small jacket pocket and carry anywhere? Try TRIA, the mini coin purse. It could become your new favorite! Read more »