Sewing Together During COVID-19

Making handmade masks? Check out our best resources page and our tips for fitting masks.

SEWING TOGETHER DURING COVID-19

Our community is more important than ever to help us all find calm, focus, and creativity during this unprecedented time. Join us each week on this page for a roundup of ideas to learn something new, escape and de-stress, and enjoy making together. Our Sew Daily team also put together this letter with ways we’re responding to COVID-19 and offering support to our community. 

7 Days of Ideas – Celebrate Summer

Start here for a fresh roundup of ideas each week! In addition to content from your favorite Sew Daily brands, you may find ideas from our other communities too (including quilting, knitting, crochet, beading, and jewelry)! Try one or try them all, in any order. There are no rules, just inspiration to help each of us make the best of today’s situation.

MONDAY

Turn a dress pattern into a set of simple, easy-sew separates with a tutorial from Meg—make them matching or coordinating!

TUESDAY

Join us for a free sew-along to make a color-block Salida Swimsuit and be entered to win an overlock machine!

WEDNESDAY

Sew and quilt your own set of uplifting DIY prayer flags with instructions from our sister site, Quilting Daily!

THURSDAY

Listen to a new episode of Sew & Tell podcast, all about refashioning and upcycling for fun and sustainability!

FRIDAY

Find out what patterns fabrics, and projects are inspiring our Sew & Tell hosts as summer closes out — aka their Sewjo!

SATURDAY

Download the free patterns from the Sew News June/July 2020 issue, including this adorable belt bag by Kaylee Lockhart!

SUNDAY

Pick up the knitting needle or crochet hook! Learn about the mental health benefits of both on our sister site, Interweave.

Special Features

BurdaStyle Cotton Kaftan
FREE Sew-Along

Poolside chic, beach ready, warm weather lounge dress! Sew a draft-it-yourself kaftan along with Meg.

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Join Us for Free by July 31, 2020:

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Salida Swimsuit
FREE Sew-Along

Stitch up a custom swimsuit for summer soaks, featuring cool color-blocking and a unique one-strap design

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Partner Picks

Free Project

Check out this Pocket Change Wallet from Janome, perfect for essentials!


Learn more at Janome

Sew Something New

If you’re looking for a fun, quick and easy beginning sewing project, try these me-made shoelaces!


Learn More At BabyLock

Make this Postcard!

Create this beautiful applique postcard to surprise a friend with. A great way to use leftover fabric scraps & the amazing Oliso Mini.


Download the instructions

Dive Deeper into Your Favorite Brands and Techniques

Creative Project Ideas for the Whole Family

Easy Beaded Project

Make a tassel beaded bracelet with this tutorial.


Read at interweave

6 Boredom-Crushing Ideas

Sewing activities for kids 6 and up (and even a few ideas for pre-K kids).


Read the Blog

Try Arm Knitting!

Ready to give arm knitting a try? Here’s our step-by-step guide.


Read at Interweave

Starting Out? Resources to Learn