Don’t you just love those easy sewing projects that you can start and finish the same day? They are especially awesome because you fan fit projects like these in when you need to take a break from a longer project.
Or when you need a last minute gift!
So here are my 15 favorite free sewing tutorials (and patterns) that can be sewn up in an afternoon:
These Small Drawstring Bags are just the right size for a few packets of hot cocoa – or any other little treasure. I especially love them for those last minute gifts I mentioned.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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If you love pockets as much as I do, you want every single project to have a pocket or two. Here are 20 free sewing projects for you… they all have pockets!
Here are some cute and easy back-to-school sewing projects with free patterns and tutorials to get you organized and ready for a new school year. Corral those school supplies with pencil cases, pouches and containers made simple with a printable pdf. Maybe you are just returning to work and need to organize your space, or maybe you want to surprise a deserving teacher with a hand made gift. Keep reading to find the inspiration you need for back to school!
Are you sewing a Craft Project Bag with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing pattern for beautiful bag with pockets all over! If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1…
Have you ever wondered what shortcuts the quilting pros use to crank out hundreds of quilts a year? Okay, maybe not hundreds, but they do seem to make a lot, don’t they? Well today I’m so excited to share with you a book full of fast-quilting tricks to get the job done. And it’s written by one of my favorite bloggers… Amy Smart! She blogs over at Diary of A Quilter and I’ve featured several of her tutorials over on the front page of SewCanShe.
This Free Quilt Pattern is Both Jelly Roll and Fat Quarter Friendly! Sew up a beautiful lattice quilt with patchwork squares – just like grandma would make! This free pattern is for a generous 77’’ x 77’’ size throw quilt….
If you’re like me…you have a very special pair of sewing scissors that no one is allowed to use except you…:) Today’s Spotlight is a clever little zipper pouch to protect your favorite pair or sewing or crafting or any…
3 Comments
I was disappointed to discover that your free patterns required a Craftsy account.
Hi there, Some of my older free templates are still hosted on Bluprint. I’m not doing that anymore, but just so you know – you don’t have to sign up for a paid subscription. Just a free account using your email will do. 🙂
Hi Caroline, I’ve been receiving your newsletter for about 5 months now, and have made a few of the bag patterns. They all turned out so nice I wanted to show you, but I don’t know where to post them.
I was disappointed to discover that your free patterns required a Craftsy account.
Hi there,
Some of my older free templates are still hosted on Bluprint. I’m not doing that anymore, but just so you know – you don’t have to sign up for a paid subscription. Just a free account using your email will do. 🙂
Caroline
Hi Caroline,
I’ve been receiving your newsletter for about 5 months now, and have made a few of the bag patterns. They all turned out so nice I wanted to show you, but I don’t know where to post them.