https://sewzy.app/articles/Sewing guides and project ideas from Sewzy.enhttps://sewzy.app/articles/what-size-sewing-pattern/https://sewzy.app/articles/what-size-sewing-pattern/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Sewing pattern sizes are not shop sizes. Measure bust, waist and hips, read the body chart, allow for ease and pick a size when you fall between two.https://sewzy.app/articles/find-a-sewing-pattern-from-a-photo/https://sewzy.app/articles/find-a-sewing-pattern-from-a-photo/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Saw something you want to sew? Read the photo for shape, seams and closures, search by those details, or use Sewzy to find the closest of 76 patterns.https://sewzy.app/articles/thanksgiving-porch-goose-outfits/https://sewzy.app/articles/thanksgiving-porch-goose-outfits/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Thanksgiving is Nov 26, 2026. See which porch goose outfits to sew for the holiday, how long each takes, and how to dress a 17, 23 or 27 inch goose.https://sewzy.app/articles/handmade-christmas-gifts-to-sew/https://sewzy.app/articles/handmade-christmas-gifts-to-sew/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Fifteen handmade Christmas gifts to sew, sorted by how long they take, from a 10 minute bookmark to a 5 hour advent calendar. Plan before Dec 25, 2026.https://sewzy.app/articles/fabric-christmas-ornaments-advent-calendar-to-sew/https://sewzy.app/articles/fabric-christmas-ornaments-advent-calendar-to-sew/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000How to sew fabric Christmas ornaments, cone trees and a fabric advent calendar. Real sizes, times and the order to make them in before Dec 1, 2026.https://sewzy.app/articles/memory-bear-from-clothes/https://sewzy.app/articles/memory-bear-from-clothes/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000A memory bear is a teddy sewn from a loved one's clothing. See how much clothing you need, how to cut it, the 10 sizes and how long it takes (about 4 hours).https://sewzy.app/articles/baby-shower-gifts-to-sew/https://sewzy.app/articles/baby-shower-gifts-to-sew/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Eight baby shower gifts to sew, from a 20 minute bib to hooded towels and booties. Includes sizes, times, safe fabric tips and a simple gift set plan.https://sewzy.app/articles/sewing-machine-needle-and-thread-guide/https://sewzy.app/articles/sewing-machine-needle-and-thread-guide/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Use a size 80/12 universal needle for quilting cotton, a ballpoint for knits and a 100/16 for denim. Full chart of needle sizes by fabric, plus thread tips.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-read-a-sewing-pattern/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-read-a-sewing-pattern/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Learn what the lines, arrows, dots and notches on a sewing pattern mean. A plain guide to grainline, fold line, cutting line, ease and seam allowance.https://sewzy.app/articles/seam-allowance-explained/https://sewzy.app/articles/seam-allowance-explained/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Seam allowance is the fabric between the cut edge and your stitching line. Learn the common amounts, how to sew a straight one and when to trim.https://sewzy.app/articles/best-sewing-apps-2026/https://sewzy.app/articles/best-sewing-apps-2026/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000An honest guide to sewing apps in 2026: pattern apps, video tutorials, measurement helpers and planners. What each does, what it costs and where Sewzy fits.https://sewzy.app/articles/scrap-fabric-projects/https://sewzy.app/articles/scrap-fabric-projects/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Twelve useful things to sew from fabric scraps, with the scrap size each one needs, from a 10 minute bookmark to a drawstring bag. No buying new fabric.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-sew-a-tote-bag-with-boxed-corners/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-sew-a-tote-bag-with-boxed-corners/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Sew a lined tote bag with boxed corners in about 90 minutes. Cut sizes, seam allowance, strap length and the boxed corner trick, explained for beginners.https://sewzy.app/articles/sewing-tools-for-beginners/https://sewzy.app/articles/sewing-tools-for-beginners/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000The sewing tools a beginner really needs: 10 basics for about the price of a nice dinner. What to buy first, what to skip and what each tool is for.https://sewzy.app/articles/thanksgiving-table-sewing-projects/https://sewzy.app/articles/thanksgiving-table-sewing-projects/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Sew a potholder, quilted placemats, a casserole carrier and a bowl cozy before Thanksgiving, Nov 26. Real sizes, fabric amounts and hours, with a sew-by plan.https://sewzy.app/articles/porch-goose-christmas-outfits-to-sew/https://sewzy.app/articles/porch-goose-christmas-outfits-to-sew/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ten porch goose Christmas outfit patterns ranked by sewing hours and difficulty, with fabric by size for 17, 23 and 27 inch geese and a sew-by date.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-much-fabric-porch-goose-dress/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-much-fabric-porch-goose-dress/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000How much fabric a porch goose dress needs: ¼ to 1⅝ yards for the main piece, by size, for 17, 23 and 27 inch geese. Yardage table for all 21 Sewzy outfits.https://sewzy.app/articles/winter-porch-goose-outfits-after-christmas/https://sewzy.app/articles/winter-porch-goose-outfits-after-christmas/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Keep your porch goose dressed after Christmas with a snowman, ugly sweater, pajamas or New Year's Eve outfit. Sewing hours, fabric by size and a sew-by plan.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-sew-a-christmas-stocking/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-sew-a-christmas-stocking/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Learn how to sew a Christmas stocking with a free draw-it-yourself template: 18 in tall, ½ in seams, lining, cuff band, loop and yardage for 1 or 4.https://sewzy.app/articles/christmas-reindeer-and-angel-sewing-patterns/https://sewzy.app/articles/christmas-reindeer-and-angel-sewing-patterns/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Compare Sewzy's Christmas reindeer and angel sewing patterns: a reindeer plush, two porch goose outfits and Santa and elf hats, with times, sizes and fabric.https://sewzy.app/articles/porch-goose-outfit-sewing-guide/https://sewzy.app/articles/porch-goose-outfit-sewing-guide/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Learn how to sew porch goose outfits: pick a size, choose fabric, build gathered skirts and a back slit with a bow, and dress your lawn goose all year.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-measure-a-porch-goose/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-measure-a-porch-goose/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Not sure which porch goose size you have? Learn how to measure goose height, body and head so your goose clothes fit, for 17, 23 and 27 inch geese.https://sewzy.app/articles/easy-sewing-projects-for-beginners/https://sewzy.app/articles/easy-sewing-projects-for-beginners/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Looking for easy sewing projects for beginners? Ten simple ideas, from scrunchies to tote bags, with tips on fabric, tools and what to learn from each.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-print-pdf-sewing-patterns/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-print-pdf-sewing-patterns/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000How to print PDF sewing patterns at home: set 100% scale, check the test square, tape tiles by their labels, or send an A0 sheet to a copy shop.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-much-fabric-do-i-need/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-much-fabric-do-i-need/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000How much fabric do I need? Learn how to read fabric width, plan a cutting layout, add extra for shrinkage and matching, and work out yardage for any project.https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-sew-a-plushie/https://sewzy.app/articles/how-to-sew-a-plushie/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000How to sew a plushie for beginners: choose fabric, cut and mark pieces, sew curves, turn, stuff evenly and close the gap with a neat ladder stitch.https://sewzy.app/articles/diy-halloween-costumes-to-sew/https://sewzy.app/articles/diy-halloween-costumes-to-sew/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000DIY Halloween costumes to sew at home: wings, a dinosaur tail, capes, wizard and jester hats and a crown, with fabric tips and sizing for kids and adults.https://sewzy.app/articles/quilted-potholder-sewing-guide/https://sewzy.app/articles/quilted-potholder-sewing-guide/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000How to sew a potholder with the right batting, 100% cotton fabric and thread. Step-by-step quilting, binding and safety tips for your kitchen.