Sewing

Creating toys for your children is not only fun, but it also makes you smile when you see the delight in their eyes. Making a sock elephant is a bit challenging and requires knowledge of how to...

Megaphone pillows look fantastic dressing a teenage girl's bed. They also make great giveaways at cheerleading camp or as fun favors for a sleepover. They are made with felt using the school...

Machine embroidery is a popular hobby and skill. There are many people who enjoy doing machine embroidery, and there are many people who want to have names and initials embroidered onto items. If...

Designing purses allows you to customize your handbag for your personal style and needs. Purses are made of basic, geometric shapes, making them an easy option for from scratch sewing. You will...

Sergers are special sewing machines that allow you to sew a seam, trim the seam allowance and finish the edges all in one step. They may look complicated, with their several spools of thread and...

Family bracelets are a wonderful way to celebrate your family; whether it is a family reunion or a Christmas present. Bracelets can be budget friendly; easy to make; and a great craft to make with...

Want to learn to make your own leather handbag? This is a beginner's project that completes a large, simple, hand-stitched, oval leather bag that will be finished with a magnetic clasp. There is...

Whether attending a Renaissance Faire or entering into the world of the Society for Creative Anachronisms, sewing an attractive swordswoman's shirt is a point of pride for many creative people....

Make a fashion statement and create a shopping bag with your own shopping bag pattern. Once you've designed a pattern, use it over and over again to make more pretty shopping bags for yourself or...

Teddy Bear is the name traditionally given to a toy bear with a long body and a back rear hump that may be placed in a seated position and is made from shaggy mohair. Today, any stuffed toy bear...

The Quinceaños celebration, a coming-of-age party for Latin American girls, often involves as much preparation as a wedding. A Quinceañera dress is traditionally a big, elaborate ball...

Making a fleece robe from a fleece blanket can be an interesting project to try. Even if you don't have a fleece blanket to use to make a robe, you could just as easily purchase a piece of fleece...

There are several ways to make doll hair from wool roving, depending upon the doll body materials, the overall appearance of the doll and whether or not the doll is intended for play. Wool roving...

A great way for kids to keep track of a cell phone is for them to wear it around their neck. However, this is not always practical since kids are active and you may not want to leave the cell...

So you want to learn how to make designer clothes? Whether you want to make designer clothes for yourself because you are tired of your clothes looking just like everyone else's, or you hope to...

This dog ear headband is a simple way to identify a dog character in a play or could be used for a Halloween costume or dress up play. It is comfortable to wear because of the use of plushie felt...

Long, fluid tunics are comfortable and fashionable for everyday wear. The same basic tunic pattern can be embellished or altered in a number of ways; for example, you can make a tunic that is...

Fleece pants are popular for their comfort and style. These pants are an especially popular clothing choice for infants because they are comfortable for the child and they coordinate with many...

It's often difficult to find specific styles of curtains at the store. Disney princess tie-back curtains and dog-themed cafe curtains just aren't common in home decor stores. The quick, easy and...

Canvas bags are useful, fun and fashionable. They're sturdy enough to hold anything from wet swimsuits to picnic condiments to all the reading material you're taking on vacation without falling...

One of the easiest ways to make a homemade outfit even fancier is to add satin ribbon trim. Satin ribbon is a perfect way to accent the transition between the body and ruffle of a skirt, to...

An applique is a design cut out from fabric and hand or machine stitched to another piece of fabric. It makes a wonderful addition to an outfit or item in your home. Something that starts out as...

It's not difficult to install snaps on garments. It is a good idea to learn the types of snaps and how to install each of them. Snaps make good alternatives to buttons and buttonholes and you need...

Adding lining to draperies serves several purposes. It offers an extra measure of privacy, keeps excessive light from coming into the room, provides added insulation for energy savings and creates...

Outdoors enthusiasts often have to buy a great deal of specialized gear for their hobbies, which can be lot of money to pay out all at once. Rather than spending excessively on every item for your...

Creating and completing a needlepoint design is a great achievement that requires a lot of time and patience. Now that you have your finished art piece, its time to decide how to display it. It...

Pirate costumes are always a popular choice for Halloween, parties and other costumed events. Children and adults of all ages enjoy this type of costume, even teenagers. Like many pirate costume...

Anyone with basic sewing skills can make a simple cotton handbag. These days we are all trying to economize. Purchased handbags are expensive, yet making your own will cost you a pittance of those...

Many people are turning to Do-It-Yourself projects to help curb the cost of living. One of the many ways people are utilizing DIY tricks is for clothing. While fashions are updated each season,...

The flag of Switzerland has a simple design of a white cross on a red background. It can be easily replicated in any craft, but this method details how to sew a Swiss flag out of fabric using...

Vintage sewing machines are more than just collectible items. These machines, if well maintained, are ideal for regular use. Sewers today favor vintage sewing machines over their modern...

A case for any iPod model can be sewn with only basic sewing skills and a small amount of fabric. The case detailed has dimensions for a classic iPod, and has a flap at the top with a Velcro or...

In this simple project you learn how to make a baby dress pattern that fits any child for whom you sew. You will learn easy tailoring techniques that will allow the clothing to fit your growing...

It is not hard to make your own iron-on rhinestones. Rhinestones are beautiful low-cost items that have been used for many years to adorn fabrics and clothing. Rhinestones were originally...

Crib bedding can be quite costly. For such tiny sheets and blankets you will pay an arm and a leg. Home made items are always made for less. You can make your own crib bedding for a fraction of...

If you are looking for an alternative to store-bought baby dolls, making baby dolls may be an option. Cloth dolls are softer and cuddlier and can be personalized for the child in your life. You...

Fabric weaves are the ways in which different fabrics are manufactured. There are many different types of fabric weaves for different purposes. Fabric weaves can determine the durability of your...

Garters are most commonly seen in weddings today, but can be a fun and playful accessory for costumes or a party dress. Making your own garters is easy and can allow you to customize your garters...

Whether you need padding for frequent travel or want to impress the kids in the student union and keep Dorito dust off your Mac, a laptop sleeve can offer you a fun new way to express yourself....

The Princess Leia slave costume is, by far, one of the most popular costumes in the "Star Wars" franchise. This sexy costume, reminiscent of belly dancing outfits, is worn by the Princess Leia...

Vinyl bed coverings are a terrific way to protect a mattress from moisture, bed wetting or other accidents. There are several sizes to select from depending on the bed size. The vinyl bed covers...

A ruana is a cape-like garment often found in Latin American countries. It is often woven in one piece as a giant square with a keyhole-shaped opening in the front. Unlike the poncho shown, ruanas...

When using plaid fabric a cut on a bias will make the plaid look like diagonal lines. Cutting on a bias refers to the direction of the fabric grain and a cut along the bias allows for curved edges...

Making sewing projects for free is an easy and attainable goal. You can find creative satisfaction by economically recycling items you already have. Clothes that are no longer wearable are the...

Wool fabric is woven from the yarn made from the hair of animals, such as sheep. Environmentally friendly, wool is an organic fabric that has been used for clothing and blankets for thousands of...

Make these easy fabric tortilla warmers for your family's Mexican dinners. They are as handy to store and clean as they are to use. They are flat and can be easily stored with your kitchen linens...

A drop-leaf cutting table can give you added flexibility when cutting fabrics and preparing to sew. Best of all, they're great for small spaces. Because of the drop leaf, the sides can be...

Sewing your own clothes for Build-a-Bears is an inexpensive way to create new looks for your existing teddy bears. Since most teddy bears are fairly small, think outside of the box when it comes...

A capelet is a small cape that covers the shoulders. You can easily sew a simple version of this fashion accessory by gathering the top edge of a piece of fabric and adding ribbon ties. To make a...

Fashionable bags are not cheap, so if the zipper in a bag breaks, it makes sense to spend a few dollars on a zipper and replace it rather than to throw out the bag. If your bag is canvas, vinyl or...