Sewing

Children grow so quickly that pint-sized furniture is outgrown in short order. Bulky plastic chairs are uncomfortable and rigid. Wood chairs often break and require extensive gluing and repair....

Seamstress Betsy Ross is famous for helping create the iconic American flag. General George Washington initially recommended that she use six-pointed stars to represent each of the colonies. Ross,...

Cover a round table with a circular tablecloth to protect the table and add color and décor to a room. Whether the table is a small occasional table or a large dining table, making a...

Making a Straw beach bag is moderate easy to moderate. It takes time and patience. It is fun to do as a present or just a little something for yourself.

Handmade dishcloths can add a decorative or whimsical touch to your kitchen. The knit or crochet cloths are nice gifts to give or receive. Patterns can be found in books, magazines and at free...

Lace adds a beautiful romantic touch to any type of garment, especially wedding and christening gowns, blouses and lingerie. Lace is also a lovely embellishment for table cloths, bed linens and...

Flat pattern drafting is relatively easy to learn and an ideal choice for a home dressmaker who wants to experiment with creating clothing patterns. Once you can create clothing patterns, you can...

You can sew these simple pajamas, which include wrap-style pants and a button-down top, without buying a pattern. You will need an old, comfortable t-shirt that you don't mind cutting up to use as...

Kunai knives are daggers used by ninjas. A good example would be the kunai knives used on the anime show "Naruto." Carrying your own kunai knives requires a special case. These can be costly....

Making a fashion design portfolio requires exhibiting a variety of works, technical drawings, fabric design and runway photographs in a digital format that can be brought to interviews. Develop a...

To become a fashion designer, either study fashion design in school and enter the field that way, or get any job in the fashion industry to learn the trade, to network and to make the right...

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....

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...

When sewing together a rag doll's arms and legs it is important to get the right proportion and match up the seams. Learn more about how to sew rag doll arms and legs with tips from a seamstress...

A white collar is the finishing touch for a Civil War reenacting dress. Not only were collars the fashion on dresses during the Civil War, they also served the practical purpose of being removable...

From teddy bears to royalty, tea party guests enjoy the event as a simple gathering or elaborate affair. Once your theme is picked, the menu-planning and table-setting planning begins. Swirls of...

Do you like to sew? Are you a quilter? Do you like fabric crafts? I have wonderful ways that you can SAVE MONEY when buying fabric! I'll bet you probably never thought about some of these...

Making your own giant teddy bear can be a lot of fun and a great gift idea. Whether you've promised your little one a new giant teddy or you're a teacher and want to make something special for the...

Blue jeans are the most commonly worn casual pant, but blue jeans don't come cheap. With a low-average cost of more than $20 a pair, and high-end designer jeans clocking in at well over $100 a...

Polar fleece is usually measured in by weight per yard and by grams instead of ounces. The most common weight sold is between 320 and 380 g per yard, which is considered medium weight, or blanket...

Blind hemming your sewing projects is easy to do on the sewing machine when you position the fabric correctly.

The bubble dress, identified by its wide, puffy skirt, has come into style in recent years. However, rather than paying the high prices for a designer dress or settling for a lower-end knockoff,...

Brightly colored flag banners are a popular outdoor decoration. They can be used to welcome the seasons or for holidays or other special occasions. Commercial banners can be expensive, especially...

Green tea is known for its antioxidant properties and is easy to make at home. Tea bags are an easy item to make and can be used and reused many times. They make great gifts and can be included in...

Kids love to wear pajamas. For them, a pair of pajamas is a fashion statement and a comfort blanket all rolled into one. There are so many flannel prints to choose from today that you should have...

Duffle bags serve a multitude of uses, from carrying clothing to toting sports equipment or laundry. You can make a military-style, top-loading duffle bag at home. This duffel bag has a circular...

A baby crib skirt adds a cute touch to the décor of a nursery. The ruffled skirt also allows you to store items under the crib without cluttering up the look of the room. Crib styles vary...

Sewing your own pillows can save money and allow you to pick your own fabric and style.

Polar fleece is a useful fabric, because it's wearable and easy to work with. And because polar fleece is a woven fabric, its raw edges will not fray when cut. This means that when working with...

Putting a zipper into a dress is a technique that requires a bit of precision in order for the dress to look good and the zipper to operate smoothly. The zipper must be centered exactly over the...

The best known of the native blanket making traditions is the Navajo, but there are several other native blanket making traditions that are prized by collectors. The resurgence in interest in...

Few things are more rewarding than getting compliments about a garment you made yourself. Making your own blouse is a great way of expressing your creativity in a practical way. Depending on your...

If you have scraps of fabric that you just don't know what to do with, or are looking for a whimsical embellishment for any project, whip up some fabric yo-yos. Here are some easy how to...

Making a decorative pillow is relatively simple. Adding trim, though, heightens the difficulty. With this guide, you will be able to successfully make a your own decorative pillow with trim.

Stuffed animals have come a long way since the classic teddy bear. These days, there is a whole menagerie of options, not to mention fantasy creatures as well as the limited-edition art toys made...

Life-sized cloth dolls are fun to make and use. Kids love to keep them around; their soft bodies make good nap-time companions or soft travel buddies on long car rides. The large dolls can be...

Hand sewing techniques are important to learn for detail work, and basting, a very loose running stitch, and the back stitch are the two most useful stitches to learn. Practice hand stitching for...

A beginners hand sewing technique is the basting stitch, which consists of quarter-inch long stitches created by running the needle in and out of the fabric. Learn the basting stitch, which is...

Using a sewing machine requires preparation, such as winding the bobbin, loading the bobbin, loading the spool of thread at the top, threading the machine and setting the right tension for the...

Sewing a zipper in a pillow can easily be done by pinning the zipper with right sides together to the pillowcase or fabric, sewing right along the zipper, repeating the step on the oppose side and...

Sewing leather using a sewing machine can be done by using a chisel-tip leather needle, by loading heavy duty nylon upholstery thread into the machine and by moving the heavy fabric slowly through...

The back door in your kitchen has a glass window. You would like to hang matching lace curtain panels on the door and on the kitchen windows and tie them so they look like an hourglass. If you...

This article will help you wade through the many sources of free plastic canvas patterns online to find the best patterns for you.

I ride a moped, yes a moped and when it gets really cold your a fool if you don't have a scarf. You'll take something like a plain bandana and make it so cozy you wont want to take it off.

Most little girls love receiving dolls as a special gift. Since the cost of fashion dolls can put a strain on Mommy’ s or Daddy’ s pocket book, finding cheap ways to make clothes for the dolls can...

Have you ever admired the beautiful hippie patchwork skirts? Make one of your own without too much trouble.

Making a hat or cap out of felt or just about any other material is fairly easy to moderately easy depending on what design of cap you are going for. The most basic design of felt hat can be made...

Polar fleece pillows are soft and warm. One drawback of these pillows is their price, as they can be expensive. So why not make your own? They can be customized depending on the fabric you choose...

Used as footwear by Native Americans, moccasins were traditionally made of tanned leather hides with soft soles. The skins were smoked to improve water-resistance, and they were relatively easy to...

Halloween is an exciting time of year for children and adults. Children have trick or treating and festivals, while adults have plenty of Halloween parties. Costumes are mandatory for a great...