Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Time to sew a softie! Here are more than 20 totally free, NEW softie sewing tutorials for adults and kids alike. They have been all designed as easy sewing projects that can be done by kids, too! Not a coincidence - these easy softie tutorials and free patterns are part of the Sew A Softie initiative, encouraging both adults and children to give sewing a go. Scroll down and find out more about it - and grab a few free softie patterns while at it! Read more »

Here's 10 fun sewing projects for back to school, with beginner tutorials and PDF sewing patterns. If you'd like to make the first day of school feel really special for your child or grandchild, these easy sewing ideas might be just what you are looking for! Check them out and choose your favorite.  Read more »

These easy DIY sailboat crafts for kids are perfect for the summer. An easy and fun summer craft project your kids will love to do, and might extend into hours of water play fun! Check it out here. Read more »

Happy summertime! Let's see how to make fruit ice pops - they are one of those easy-to-make, healthy but delicious summer treats. Fruit ice pops are my go-to summer dessert for when I don't feel like baking but would love to make a treat for my loved ones. Also, perfect to make together with your kids. See what ingredients to use to make those yummy fruit ice popsicles! Read more »

Time for free beginner sewing projects with pom poms - who's in for some fun? This is a collection of simple, over-the-top adorable and free sewing patterns and tutorials for beginners using pom poms. Make something fun for your home, friends, a baby or yourself. Now's the perfect time for a few pompom projects - more color and more fun! Read more »

Learn how to sew a star softie, using this free PDF sewing pattern and the star softie tutorial. It's an easy beginner sewing project for everybody, even if you have never sewn before, and a great toy to sew together with kids. This DIY felt star softie makes an ideal sewing project for children because it's easy, quick and colorful. Give sewing a go - and find out more about the Sew-A Softie initiative later in the post. Read more »

Learn how to sew a welt zipper pocket on any bag (the one you'll want to use everywhere from now on!) Adding a zipper pocket makes your bag way more useful, and any bag pattern can be modified to fit an additional one. I'm showing you how I added a welt zipper pocket to the TEYA Crossbody Bag , but I think anyone else would love to use this how-to, too. Take a look into this beginner friendly sewing tutorial and learn in minutes how to add a welt zipper pocket either to the outside or to the inside of a bag.  Read more »