I am in the process of updating over 20 years’ worth of online tutorials. Everything included here is up to date. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Jennifer 2025.

These patterns, videos, and tutorials were created, written, recorded, and/or photographed by me, Jennifer Ofenstein (@sewhookedjen). They are free for your personal use. These tutorials were created over many years, and my pattern style has evolved over time. Your understanding is appreciated.

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Bags

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Christmas Crafts

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Easy Blanket Stitched Christmas Stocking Ornament

Smiling Santa Gift Bag Tutorial — Easy Blanket Stitched Christmas Stocking Ornament

Crochet

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Project Linus Sideways Shell Mini-Tutorial, Free Pattern from Project Linus

DIY

Foundation Paper Piecing

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Watch my 2012 STITCHED Workshop, Paper Piecing Art: Beginner & Beyond for free.
Print Waiting for Rain, the pattern used in the video above.

Paper Piecing with Basic Supplies TEXT TUTORIAL

Crazy Angle tutorial title — Paper Piecing with Basic Supplies TEXT TUTORIAL

Garments

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Almost a Tutorial – Peasant Blouse from an Oversized T-Shirt

Halloween Crafts

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Pumpkin Earring Tutorial — Easy Felt Bats for Halloween! 2008

Home Sewing

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Jewelry

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Machine Embroidery

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Quilting

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Machine Binding Tutorial

Totally Okay Press (Homemade spray starch recipe)

Raggedy Rescue (Raggedy Ann & Andy)

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Recipes & Food Crafts

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Recycled Crafts

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These patterns and tutorials were created, written, and photographed by me, Jennifer Ofenstein (@sewhookedjen). They are free for your personal use. These tutorials were created over many years, and my pattern style has evolved over time. Your understanding is appreciated.