Sewing

Hey there? So you're interested in Sewing? You've come to the right place, whether you're looking for free sewing tutorials, or you want to learn how to sew, improve your current sewing skills or just find a fun new project, we are here to help!

Our site has been around since 2008 and we have loads of free sewing tutorials and free sewing patterns. To help you find what you're looking for a bit easier, let me break down the site a bit for you!

If you're looking to learn how to sew I recommend:

Start here: ----> More than 50 Fun Beginner Sewing Projects -

(includes a list of sewing projects PERFECT for beginners and 4 tips if you're just getting started! Many of them are things that I wish I knew before I started sewing!)

For a Simple Sewing Project Try:

Learn How to Sew A Pillowcase

How to make Embroidery Hoops with Pockets for Wall Storage

Tutorial: How to Recover Outdoor Pillows

If you're looking for some great projects for kids to sew themselves:

How to Decorate a Pillowcase - a great kids beginner sewing project

Summer Drawstring Backpack Tutorial & Free Pattern

If you want some fantastic NEW sewing tips & tricks:

7 of My Favorite Sewing Tips & Tricks

Tips for Sewing with Double Gauze Fabric

How to Organize your Fabric Stash

ALL OF THE SEWING PROJECTS ON THE POLKA DOT CHAIR:

How to Make Fabric Headbands

40 Easter Sewing Projects & Ideas

How to make Oilcloth Placemats with a Pocket

Welcome Spring Free Hand Embroidery Pattern

How to Make a Vintage Hankie Quilt

New Sewing Pattern! The Busy Day Tablet Case

How to Make Round Quilted Potholders and Free Printable Baking Gift Tags

Spring Bunny Banner Tutorial

5 Must Have Sewing Machine Feet

Let’s Be Mermaids Zip Bags

Simple DIY Personalized Pillowcase; a Cricut Maker Project

Let’s Be Mermaids Blog Tour; Little Girls Dress, Romper & Purse Projects & Patterns

Free Winter Themed Hand Embroidery Pattern

Introducing the Let’s Be Mermaids Fabric Line

Reader Favorite Tutorials & Projects in 2018

Free Printable Gift Tags for Journal & Reading Pillows

Merry & Bright Christmas Stocking Pattern a Cricut Maker Project

15 Gift Ideas for Teen Girls to DIY and Buy

15 Gifts to Buy or DIY for Girlfriends

Merry Christmas Embroidery Hoop Ornament Pattern

Quilting, Sewing & Crafting Black Friday Deals!

Christmas Stocking DIY Advent Calendar

Sewing Tools You Didn’t Know you Needed

Fabric Selvage Zip Pouch Sewing Tutorial

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Melissa Mortenson is a “creative mama”, published Author, Licensed Fabric Designer and the founder of the Polka Dot Chair blog. The Polka Dot Chair is a place for Creative Moms and Families to come to find simple and inspiring DIY projects for their home, sewing projects, Holiday crafts, and family recipes. Its mission is to make its readers WANT to create.

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