Sewing

Recycling old tablecloths or fabric to make purses or canvas bags can make a fun and eco friendly gift idea. You can trim bags with leftover yarn, scrap fabric, or embroidery thread to add your...

Do you love the idea of creating something both beautiful and comfortable? Try making a stuffed quilt! You may have questions. What do you fill it with? How do you sew around all the filling? I've...

The upcoming Tim Burton Film “Alice in Wonderland” has fans raving about Mr. Burtons take on the The Mad Hatter played by Johnny Depp. The Hatter’s costume has the usual Burton flair but the hat...

If you sew, you know that patterns are made to fit ideal bodies--but how many of us have the ideal body? That is where fitting shells come in--fitting shells are the basic shape of a pattern, and...

If you have a fresh tree for Christmas, you can keep that pine tree scent alive in your home past the holiday season. With a few simple materials and a little time before you recycle your...

How to make a cute, inexpensive toy for your infant or toddler. These are cotton stuffed square blocks that have a rattle inside and tags made of ribbon on the outside for the infant to play with.

If you are looking for a way to decorate your home, consider making outdoor ribbon flowers. Ribbon flowers give the appearance of being real outdoor flowers from far away, but once you examine the...

Have you ever wanted to buy little pillows to decorate your house but find that they cost too much? Well, you can make them for a lot less! You don't need that many materials.

The waist and shoulder straps on a backpack are more likely to break or pull out of the seam since these are the points on a backpack where more weight is beared. As long as you have access to a...

Sew fabric gift bags from scraps for a recycle crafts project. Kids just love to have a bag to put their little items in--even boys like a fabric gift bag. Gift bags are so easy to make, you can...

The Bernina Activa sewing machine series are great to use and are strong enough to handle even the most prolific of sewers. The Bernina Active 135 and the Bernina Activa 145 provides different...

Sew a fat cat Christmas ornament for your Christmas tree this year. These are fun and easy, and may entertain your cat and your children. These are country cats, made of chintz and quilting...

When you make your own decorative pillow often the hardest part is sewing up that last side after inserting the pillow form. Using my technique can keep you from getting a headache or from causing...

Sometimes it is so hot that you need to splash yourself with water, or wipe off you neck with a damp cloth. Making a neck cooler can help you avoid these things. A neck cooler is basically a...

Western Christmas ornaments and cowboy stockings are great fun for a Southwest theme Christmas. The cowboy western or Southwest Christmas theme is common in Texas where we live, and you might...

In this article you will learn how to make the headbands everyone is talking about. The huge bow on the baby's head is sure to draw attention to your little girl.This is a pretty easy project.

From a casual "jeans" cover to an elegant Victorian look, book and notebook covers add a custom appearance to your favourite accessory. Regardless of the book, or the look, following...

If you've ever bought a pair of pants and found the seam kept twisting around your leg, then you know how frustrating it is to have clothes that are cut "off-grain". You may not have...

When making pillows or cushions one way to give them a nice finished look is to add cording around the edges. Cording is not that hard to make and by covering plain cording form with the fabric of...

An excellent question!! There are so many brands carrying so many different types and styles of sewing machines that it is enough to make your head spin. There are as many types of sewing machines...

Sometimes you just can't seem to find a dust ruffle in the color you need to match your decor -- Or if you do find it, it is far to expensive to purchase. Using these easy instructions, you can...

A hand made baby blanket makes a great shower gift and it's sure to be one of a kind, and treasured for years to come. You can make these in any colors you choose to match the babys room or other...

Most sewing pattern pieces are printed on tissue paper, not the most durable material, especially after several uses. Whether you're an experienced seamstress or a novice with your first...

This article provides you with the necessary information of how to properly care for your machine as well as offers a few troubleshooting tips.

If you can sew at all, you can create the cutest felt play food pieces for your little one. You do not even need a pattern. Believe me, most pieces you want to make can be free-handed.

Making throw pillows is a great way to save money while adding to your home decor. If you have a sewing machine and know how to use it then you can make these simple pillows in any size you like....

So your quilt is finally finished and it's time to bind it -- but you can't find binding in the store in colors to match it. A quick and easy solution is to cut your own out of the fabric...

If you've ever made a quilt then you know how costly the batting or inner filling can be. Not to mention how regular batting can clump over time. Here's an no cost way around paying full price to...

Whether you are a new seamstress or have been playing with needle and thread for some time, there will come a time when you are ready to shop for a sewing machine. Here's a few tips that will...

Christmas is a season for decorations and handmade items. We often recycle, and sew Christmas stockings from fingertip towels. This is our own personal recycling pattern we wanted to share. You...

Cutting out a pattern, especially a skirt pattern, is not difficult, but when one first encounters the many lines, dashes, numbers, and notches inherent in a pattern, it can prove intimidating....

Lingerie elastic, also called fold over elastic, is the narrow, stretchy trim that encases the edges of many styles of panties, and sometimes forms the edging and shoulder straps on tank tops. It...

Create an adorable doll using a regular mop. Some material, ribbons, flowers, beads some doll hair or whatever you choose to add, to make your doll a one of a kind.

Christmas crafts are always in style, and many are easy to make with simple instructions. Christmas tree garland can be purchased beads or tinsel, but unique garland can be made from fabric...

Buy fabric with a little knowledge. There is nothing that will help more in your sewing or crafts projects than to understand fabrics and know what you are buying. Fabric comes from all over the...

So you have the perfect Native American style costume for your little one to wear for Halloween. Whether the costume is for an Indian Chief or Brave, or a beautiful Indian Princess, a plastic...

Make the pillowcase match whatever you would like in the room. Be as creative as you can........Kids love these for their room. I have put there names on in japanese before, they loved it.

Some brands of dog food come in nice, durable packaging. Ever wonder what you can do with that packing other than put it in a landfill? Interested in making a trendy, "green" messenger...

This polar fleecy pillow is easy to put together, is a comfortable pillow on which to lay your head and makes a fine set when the pillow is coordinated with the fringed fleecy blanket. Drape the...

French knots add textural interest to cross-stitch designs,and are simple to make.

Children love to create -- and get messy! Here is one simple way to keep the art off of their clothes using an old adult shirt. Create simple pockets by folding up the hem on the adult shirt. ...

For people with uneven hips or leg lengths, a common result of scoliosis, surgery or injury, finding a properly hemmed skirt or dress can be impossible. In a few easy steps, you can learn to...

If you or your child want to wear a Max from "Where the Wild Things Are," you'll have to make your own costume. Most stores and online costume retailers are not making or carrying Max...

If you love your worn tie-dye, quilting and sewing then you will enjoy this eco-craft project. In a few easy steps, your worn items will be recycled and recreated into a unique reversible...

If you love going to costume parties but hate having the same costume as others. Here is a way to make a creative costume.

Ever wanted to make beautiful, lifelike quilts from your drawings? Tired of piecing nothing but squares and triangles? Ready for a challenge? Why not piece a lovely tree or flower, or a picture...

Camouflage is very popular in women's fashion. Why not look for camouflage military fatigues in thrift shops and second hand stores and make a sling purse from them. Recycling at it's finest!

If you have a lot of t-shirts in your closet that are old or too big, why don't you try to resize them? Resizing a t-shirt is an easy and fun project and could turn all those unused t-shirts into...

Wouldn't it be nice to have a magical pillow that smells like a lush field in the mountains or a bouquet full of flowers? As simple as they sound, herb pillows are just as easy to make. All you...

Step by step Guide to Creating your Own Handbag Patterns & Designer Handbags This How To will teach you how to make a handbag pattern and sewing sequence.There're video's to support this...