If you have a leftover papasan chair from your college dorm room or a purchase from your first apartment, it's possible that all you've got left is the frame. Well, you're in luck, because you can make a new chair cushion for your papasan and ... more »
It is tradition to hang stockings during Christmas time. Put a home spun spin on your Christmas decor when you make quilted Christmas stockings by coordinating the colors to match your existing Christmas decor. Make quilted stockings in just a ... more »
When I was little, my grandmother tried to teach me about crafts. Some of it I was good at, some I was not. One thing that was easy enough for me to do was to make a pillow. All it takes is a will and a few supplies to make this personal touch to ... more »
How to make a pillowcase for wet hair When you go to sleep with wet hair often the pillow gets soaked and the pillowcase does not absorb. This one can be used for a number of things. For fever to keep a person cool, for wet hair to absorb water, ... more »
Pillowcase dolls are old fashioned looking dolls that can be made with new or antique pillow cases. Whether making a pillowcase doll for decoration or a child's play companion, these dolls are pretty and are sure to be loved. Pillowcase dolls do ... more »
You might be familiar with the tomato shaped pin cushion that you can buy in a store, but pin cushions can come in different shapes and styles. Follow the instructions below to make a simple, square pin cushion... more »
The plastic bags we get from the grocery store are always useful for reuse as trash bags for bathrooms, or small trashcans, or for containing the chicken guts when making dinner, but trying to organize those bags is not always easy. This is a ... more »
"Boa" scarfs are very popular right now and a little pricey at most shops. You can make one yourself for about $5 or less depending on the price of the fleece you choose. Other than that it just takes a little time. It usually takes ... more »
Discover the benefits of carrying your baby on your body by making your own pouch sling. Use this pattern to make a simple, inexpensive pouch sling that will allow you to bond with your child while leaving your hands free... more »
Save old jeans to make a cozy denim quilt that will keep you warm all winter. This quilt will take several pairs of old jeans. The amount of jeans you use will depend on the size of the quilt and the size of the jeans. Recycle jeans from your ... more »
This fleece blanket is fun craft a beginning sewer can make. Follow these instructions to create a baby blanket with a well-worn look. You can increase the number of blocks to make this fleece blanket as big as you like... more »
If you find yourself gazing longingly at old covers of "Home and Garden" magazines from the '50s, wondering how those classy ladies looked so pretty while slaving over a hot stove, well, take a closer look at the apron. With a few steps and your ... more »
If you are like most people, you drink a coffee drink at least once a day. If you were to add up all the drink cozies you use in a year, you would be astounded at the results! Instead of throwing one after another away, try making this simple ... more »
Bath towels, old and new, can be given a new life as wrap around bath robes or beach cover-ups. If made with care, and given to the right individual, they can also make novel, inexpensive gifts... more »
This is the foundation stitch for hand sewing. It is used to join two pieces of fabric together or for hand quilting. For seams, I would recommend doubled thread, for quilting one thread... more »
Whether you have a chest full of scarves that now sit unused or you're looking for an interesting gift, a quilt made from scars or bandannas is just the thing. Scarves come in so many fabrics, textures and designs that it's easy to pick out a ... more »
Making a hair scrunchy is a good project for novice sewers. You can make scrunchies from any fabric at all, so it's a good way to use scraps or old clothing. Adjust the fullness for your project by using more or less material... more »
The set in patch in darning works best in cotton fabrics and is not suitable for darning wool. It uses excess fabric to create a patch. The set in patch provides an obvious but neat repair for bed sheets, curtains and underclothes. Look below for ... more »
Do you have an older model sewing machine? You know the type. They are in a cabinet. Ever watch that table on the left start laying lower and lower over the years? Here is how to fix that problem... more »
Creating a sewn-in elastic casing is good method to learn whether you are an experienced seamstress or a beginner at the sewing machine. It's a simple technique that will enable you to fit your waist perfectly and will give your pants a ... more »
Want to be eco-friendly. Make your own shopping bags out of pillow cases. Cheap easy and designs are limitless. 2 to 3 bags can be made out of just one pillow case... more »
Next time you're at a thrift store or yard sale, keep your eyes open for vintage sheet sets and you may just find your next perfect skirt or top in a pillowcase. This sewing project is do-able for even the most novice sewer as it involves very ... more »
Need a Skirt in a hurry? Have trouble finding a skirt that fits you? Short of cash? With these simple instructions, you can make a skirt to fit the body size of the wearer from a child to an adult. One Saturday night I made four of these to ... more »
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