Sewing Tutorials

Take advantage of our many free sewing tutorials and free sewing patterns. We're always adding more, so check back often!

Sewing Guides

Amy Butler's Guide to Interfacing	Guide to Buying a Sewing Machine	Guide to Sewing Machine Feet
Sewing Machine Needles & How to Choose Them	How to Insert Grommets	Batting Guide
How to Machine Applique - part 1	How to Machine Applique - part 2	Seam Finishes Simplified
Pocket Stitch Book	Pearl Prong Western Snaps Tutorial	Raw Edge Applique
Serging a Rolled Hem	Tips and Techniques for Hems	Magic Tube-Turning Trick
Garment Sewing ToolKit	Tips for Embellishing Knits	Zipper Guide
Diaper Sewing 101	How to Add a Zipper to a Pillow	How to Make a Basic Pillow & Add Binding
How to Add Piping to a Pillow	Primary Tints: Beginning Fabric Dyeing	Easy Applique - The Starch Method
How to Sew a French Seam	All About Decorative Stitches + Sampler Project	Seven Essential Sewing Skills
Seam Finishes from Sewing A to Z

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Clothing

Spring Ruffle Top	How To Attach a Set-In Sleeve	Ruffle Skirt
Wrap Skirt	How To Make a Pleated Collar	How to Make a Pleat
Vintage Smock Sew-Along part 1	Super Simple Nightie	How to Make a Collar With a Collar Stand
Buttondown Shirt Cuff With Placket	Undaunted Summer Top	Skirt Sew-Along
Easy Patch Pockets	Yoga Skirt Tutorial	How to Refashion With Color-Blocking
Hand-Stamped Clothing Labels	Veiled Springtime Bandeau	Headband With Rosette or Embroidery
Fleece Boot Socks	Braided Belt Tutorial	Swimsuit Pattern & Tutorial
Sweet Baby June Cowl	The Pretty Blouse	Summer Camp Utility Apron
Hooded Tunic

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Patterns & Adjustments

Patterns... Demystified!	Tips for Working with Patterns	How to Take Measurements
Making a Muslin	Full Bust Alterations (or Adjustments)	How to Alter your Pants
How To Modify Pants for Babies and Kids	Tracing a Pattern & Cutting Fabric	How to Buy & Use PDF Patterns
How to Print & Assemble PDF Patterns	Making E-Patterns: 3-Part Series	Designing & Writing Quilt Patterns
Tunic Tips: Make the Perfect Tunic	Finding the Perfect Pattern for Your Dream Dress

For The Home

Patchwork Kitchen Mat	Fabric Art	Fabric Bulletin Board
Fabric Liner for Storage Baskets	Hanging Bed Organizer	Super Easy Upholstered Headboard
Chair Slipcover - part 1	Reversible Appliance Cover	Quilted Patchwork Hotpads
Cut-Out Curtains	Curtains with Lining	Stool Slipcovers
Stool Covers	Perfectly Portable Cushions	Patchwork Kitchen Towels
Scalloped Fabric Garland	Linda Mae Pillowcase	Tree Improv Placemats
Quilted Pillow	No-Sew Fabric Wall Art	Alfresco Bowl Covers
Little Birds Garland	Napkins With Mitered Corners	Flip Side Pillow
Fall Lines Reversible Table Runner	Reverse Applique Heart Pillow	Turned-Edge Applique Pinwheel Pillow
Urban Hug Pillow Tutorial	Doodle Pillow Tutorial	Birdcage Pillow Pattern
Not Your Traditional Log Cabin Pillow Tutorial	String Block Pillow Tutorial	Citron Flower Pillow Tutorial
Teapot Trivets with Embroidery Designs	Ziggity Mug Rug	Hopscotch Pillow
Little Apples Pillow	Stripe of Strips Pillow From Modern Mix

Bags

Fat Quarter Handbag	April Bags	Classic Tote
Quilted Garden Tote	How To Line a Bag	How to Insert a Zippered Pocket
How To Make Bag Straps Version 1	How To Make Bag Straps Version 2	Simple Party Clutch
How to Make a Simple Slip Pocket	Free Amy Butler Blossom Bag Pattern	Travel Sewing Case
Reversible Bucket Bag	Just a Little Purse	Wallet to Tote
Insulated Picnic Tote	Eye Candy Clutch	On the Go Project Pouch
Summer Reading Library Book Bag	Grocery Bag Stuff Sack	1-2-3 Sew Insulated Lunch Sack
Doodle Stitching Farmer's Market Tote Bag	Daisy Makeup Bag	Laptop Bag
Sew Serendipity Lunch Bucket Bag

Blankets and Quilts

Quilting Basics: Preparing & Cutting	Quilting Basics: Quarter Inch Seam & Pressing Techniques	Quilting Basics: Matching Seams & Quick Piecing Techniques
How to Make a Spiderweb Block	Supersize Shoo-Fly Quilt Tutorial	Charm Squares Baby Quilt
Picnic Blanket with Rock Pockets	Doll Quilt - part 1	Binding and Quilting Resources
Batting Guide	Yo-Yos	Quilted Tree Skirt
Advent Calendar	Stockings from a Vintage Quilt	Quick-Piece Tiny Squares
Dresden Plate Block Sew-Along	Wonky Cross Block Sew-Along	How to Hand Quilt
Crayon Box Quilt Tutorial	Sawtooth Star Block	Prairie Point Houses Tutorial
Fit For a Princess Picnic Quilt	Fish Baby Log Cabin Pattern	Stepping Stones Block Pattern
Game Time Picnic Quilt	Pinwheels in the Park Pattern & Tutorial	Quilted Chevron Bedscarf
July Modern Block of the Month	August Modern Block	September Modern Block
Stadium Blanket + Bag/Cushion Combo

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Kids

Child's Teepee-Style Tent	Bandana Pants	Patchwork Scarf
Child's Pool Robe	Spring Chicken	Secret Pocket Easter Eggs
Toy Gathering Bucket	Pretty Little Pinafore	Fabric Mobile
Child's Hold-it-All Apron	Tiny Ticker Tape Quilt	Quilted Snack Set Tutorial
Easy Fabric Postcards	Leisurely Dress	Back to School Pencil Case
Binder Pouch Tutorial	Aflutter Hairband Pattern & Tutorial	Pleated Uniform Skirt Tutorial
Fabric Book Cover	Art Smock Tutorial	Let's Go Backpack Pattern & Tutorial
Baby Kimono Wrap Tutorial	Play Cape Costume Tutorial	Pea Pod Hip Carrier Tutorial
Pacifier Clip Tutorial	Reversible Baby Bonnet Tutorial	Sushi Roll Changing Pad & Diaper & Wipes Pouch
Fold Up & Snap Bib Tutorial	Stack & Nest Quilted Blocks	Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
Elephant Cuddle Cushion Tutorial	Book Buddies	Bettsy Kingston Reversible Hat
Tie-Top Beanie Pattern	Mini-Tent Pattern & Tutorial	Aquarius Swimmer Swim Diaper Tutorial
The Shirt Onesie	Pillowcase Nightgown	Back-to-School Desk Bag
Sweet Dreams Nap Mat	Back-to-School Tunic Dress	Messenger Bag
Kindergartener Pants	Easy Knit Book Covers	Drawstring Bags + Dino Party Applique
Sew Wild Fish Mobile

Gifts

Denyse Schmidt's Mix-It-Up Cocktail Coasters	Woodland Ornaments	Rice Heat Therapy Bag
Season Pass Holder	Patchwork Sewing Machine Cover	Laptop Sleeve
Weighted Pincushion Organizer	Crochet Project Roll	Simple Ponytail Scarf
IPod/Camera Cozy	Something Special Card + Envelope	Laminated Fabric Recipe Cards & Recipe Folder
Patchwork Notebook	Reverse Applique Quilted Heart Coaster	Contact Lens Case
Pocket Tissue Pack	Happy Hostess Gift Box	Sew Spoiled Cosmetic Case
Passport Cover from Deploy That Fabric

Hand Sewing

Pocket Stitch Book	Embroidered Felt Brooch	Queen Anne's Lace Pillowcase
Paper Piecing - Hexagons	Little Pink House	Sew-Along Sampler
Nature-Inspired Easy Embroidery Sampler	Easy Hand-Sewing for Kids - The Early Years	How to Make a Sarubobo Plush and Applique Frame
Yo-Yos	Embroidery Designs from Sarah Jane Studios	Be My Bluebird ~ Wool Felt Valentine
Love Note Pillow

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Celebrations

Wedding Ring Pillow	Wedding Decorations	Fun & Frayed Flower Girl Basket
Coordinated Wedding & Party Favors	Fabric Flowers, Boutonnieres & More	Hanging Vase Tutorial
Sewing Cards & Envelopes	Sweet Trio Ornaments	Paisley Power Stocking
Gingerbread House Ornament	Merry Stitches Ornament	Easy Little Bullfinch Ornament

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