Sewing Tutorials and Patterns

Learn how to finish a seam the neat way. Are you just finishing a  topstitching , and you'd like  BOTH of your project sides look clean and polished and without any visible thread tails?  Not just the 'top' side, the wrong one too? Totally doable, even easy! Check out this sewing tip that will make your projects look way more professional!  Read more »

Here are 7  great online sewing classes you'll love. I found them on Craftsy, a popular online sewing platform, and a go-to place for many, many of my sewing friends. I love it, too! I picked them out while thinking what could be THE BEST presents to give to a crafty person . Check them out and see if I'm right! Read more »

Learn how to sew your own DIY Christmas decorations, this time it's felt stars. The felt star decorations are a free PDF pattern you'll be able to use for a number of projects, like this star softie for kids , or a throw pillow, or - like here, cute and soft little Christmas tree ornaments that will last and make your Christmas feel special. This tutorial links to 2 free templates. Read more »

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 »