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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Salida Swimsuit
FREE Sew-Along
Stitch up a custom swimsuit for summer soaks, featuring cool color-blocking and a unique one-strap design
Partner Picks
Free Project
Check out this Pocket Change Wallet from Janome, perfect for essentials!
Sew Something New
If you’re looking for a fun, quick and easy beginning sewing project, try these me-made shoelaces!
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.
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.
6 Boredom-Crushing Ideas
Sewing activities for kids 6 and up (and even a few ideas for pre-K kids).
Try Arm Knitting!
Ready to give arm knitting a try? Here’s our step-by-step guide.
Starting Out? Resources to Learn