Easy to Make Sewing Patterns with Video Instructions
These sewing patterns are easy to make with step-by-step video instructions. Learn how to make a few of these projects for yourself or as a gift for someone else. We also have a list of recommended quilt patterns with video tutorials if you’re a quilter.
One of my main focuses during the last two years was to add more video content to the site. I know that many of you are visual learners, and a video lesson really helps you during the construction process.
It’s been a challenge for me, and I’ve spent a lot of time experimenting with cameras, lenses, video lighting, and editing. I’ve learned new computer programs, purchased equipment & mapped out ideas for loads of videos.
As a small business owner, I work more than full-time to add content to the site, including videos. I’d love to have a video for every pattern, but it’s going to take a while to get to that point.
I will keep adding more video content to our YouTube channel & sewing blog, but I wanted to give you a quick rundown of all the patterns with video instructions.
Some of these are videos I’ve made myself, and some are videos I’ve made in partnership with other companies. Each of these projects will appeal to Makers of all skill levels. There are video tutorials for both purchased and free patterns. We’ve even thrown in a few seasonal crafts too!
How to Find our Sew Alongs
If you subscribe to our Newsletter, you’ll be notified every time we start a new sew or quilt along. The sew and quilt alongs are free, but you may have to purchase a pattern to participate. Each one is run differently. You can find an archive of all of our current and previous Sew Alongs on our site.
🎥 Video Instructions for Bag Sewing Patterns
I love to sew tote and travel bags! They are one of the first things I learned how to sew when I got a sewing machine. There are a few things to note when sewing bags, such as the fabric type, thread types, the difference between a PDF sewing pattern and a printed pattern, and more.
I will walk you through most of these items in our sewing videos. I also share my resources for supplies for your projects.
Saturday Duffle Bag Pattern
The Saturday Duffle bag is one of my favorite bag patterns. It’s got a fun retro “vibe” and was inspired by the duffle bags I had as a kid in the 80’s.
It was a part of one of our Sew Alongs on YouTube. You can find a series of videos walking you through all the steps to create the bag on our channel. I know that a helpful video can make you feel more confident when you tackle a larger sewing project like a tote bag.
March Bag Sewing Pattern
I have worked with Riley Blake to bring you an instructional video series for 3 of my most popular handbag patterns. You will still need to purchase the patterns (I’ve linked them below). Each one of these videos is a series that breaks down the construction step by step.
My video with Riley Blake walks you through the steps for creating my March Bag. I love this bag as it’s one of the first bag patterns I designed over ten years ago.
In the series, we talk about fabric selection, design ideas, and the various options for the handles on the bags.
Find the video series on YouTube.
Retro Travel Bag Sewing Pattern
One of the most (if not the most) popular bag patterns I have is for my Retro Travel Bag. It’s one that I designed over 10 years ago and has evolved a lot from that first pattern.
The bag can be made from quilting-weight cotton or laminated cotton. It can also be made with fabric or leather handles.
In the series, I walk you through the entire process, including adding the piping to the exterior of the bag.
Find the video series on YouTube
Alice Bag Sewing Pattern
The Alice Bag bag is a circle bag that can be made in 3 sizes. It can also be made as a purse, a crossbody bag, or a makeup bag/pouch. Personally, it’s one of my favorite patterns.
You can add ears to make it look like a bunny and even add a quilted exterior if you like.
In the videos, I teach you precise steps to insert the zipper and give you my best tips for getting the piping to look great on the outside of your bag (hint: it’s glue!).
Find the video series on YouTube
🎥 Video Tutorials for Quilt Patterns
Heart of Hearts Quilt Pattern
To celebrate Valentine’s Day we recently hosted a Sew Along for our Heart of Hearts Quilt pattern.
It’s a quick quilt to create; there are only three videos in the series. The quilt is a good size for a baby quilt or for a lap quilt.
Let’s Stay Home Quilt Pattern
A few years ago, I flew to Texas and filmed a set of tutorials with the Fat Quarter Shop for my Let’s Stay Home Quilt Pattern.
This quilt pattern is constructed in rows, and we created one video for each row of the pattern.
Watch your video – Find the video series on YouTube
Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Pattern
I have created a video walking you through the steps to create the Witch’s Hat & Pumpkin Quilt Blocks on my YouTube channel for my Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Pattern.
This quilt pattern is fun and a great way to use up a bunch of scrap Halloween Fabric. I’ve seen it customized so many different ways! It’s a good pattern for a confident beginner or intermediate quilter. The video really does help you understand the construction process a bit better.
Find the video series on YouTube (I’ve also added it to this post).
Additional Quilt Pattern Videos
You can also find video tutorials to support a few of our other quilt patterns.
Summer Sugar Quilt Sew Along Series
Santas Hat Shop Quilt Pattern Series
Spooky Sampler Quilt Pattern Videos
🎥 Instagram Story Video Tutorials
When we all found ourselves home unexpectedly in March, I began doing mini-tutorials on my Instagram Stories for some of my most popular sewing tutorials. I saved all of those projects to a highlight bubble. They are not as “edited and fancy” as the YouTube series of videos, but many people told me they were very helpful.
Scrappy Strips Quilt
The first Instagram sew-along was for my Scrappy Strips quilt. It can be made in both baby and lap quilt sizes.
Find the pattern here in the shop
Click here to follow me on Instagram – look for Quilt Along Highlight Bubble.
Drawstring Travel Bag
Next, we moved on to drawstring travel bags made from Fat quarters. The pattern gives you options to make this bag in 6 different sizes.
The Insta Story tutorial highlight on Instagram – Look for Sew Along highlight bubble.
Simple Zippered Pouch Two Ways
The third project walks you through how to create a simple zippered pouch. Tutorials for both flat and flat-bottomed pouches can be found on Instagram.
Find the tutorial on Instagram – look for bag sewing along highlight bubble
Note: I offered each of these patterns free to help keep people busy during the height of the staying home. They are now part of my “simple patterns” series in the shop.
As I mentioned, I’m adding even more video instructions to the site and my YouTube Chanel this year. If there is a pattern of mine that you’d love a video for in particular, let me know in the comments section!
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