Sewing

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...

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...

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.

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...

Tension controls how strongly the sewing machine squeezes the thread onto the fabric. It is a tedious part of sewing to master. However, perfecting tension is a necessary part of adequately...

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...

There are a variety of sewing adhesives on the market used for an even greater variety of applications. Some adhesives are designed for light hold prior to the final stitching or embroidery of a...

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

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...

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...

Moving into a new apartment or home does not always require buying new window coverings. If the curtains from your previous residence are too short for the windows in your new place, there are...

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....

Create a hanging hand towel in less than an hour for yourself or to give as a gift. The towels are easy to make and require few supplies. Hand sew the towel together if a sewing machine is not...

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...

The term "cosplay model" brings to mind a career, but it in fact usually refers to a hobby that may or may not coincide with one's job. Cosplay, which is a contraction for costume play, is a...

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....

The poodle skirt is a favorite costume to wear for Halloween or to a sock hop. The classic circle-skirt design flatters nearly every figure. Even someone who is just beginning to learn to sew can...

Custom trims make a garment or home decorating project look professional. Trims allow you to coordinate fabrics, giving that little added touch that separates ready-made from custom items. Finding...

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...

Looking for a unique gift idea? Have you ever wondered where your friend got that cute pillow with the picture of her kids on it? Memory pillows are easy-to-make keepsakes that your friends and...

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...

The Bedazzler is a rhinestone gun that enables you to add rhinestones and studs to clothing. The tool is compact, only measuring 9 inches long, 3 inches wide and 5 inches tall. It resembles a...

Making dolls and doll clothing can be a rewarding craft. Dolls can be redressed to be from any time period or to match a room's decor. Several dolls might be given matching clothing, to make them...

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...

Complete video and text tutorial for making a T-Bottom tote.

If you're trying to figure out how to sew binding on a quilt, you're in the right place. I know it can be pretty tricky the first time, but I am going to show you how to do it step by step in this...

When your child is headed off to daycare or to school, there is often a need to personalize coats and jackets in order to make sure your little one comes home wearing the same outerwear he/she...

If you have decided to make a dalmatian costume for your baby, rather than buying a store-bought one, you have made a wise decision. Home made costumes are not only far less expensive, they also...

For generations, dolls have provided simple pleasures and complex life lessons for little girls. Dolls and doll making provide the opportunity for children to hone fine motor skills, practice...

Fleece blankets are not only easy to make but provide warmth on cold days and nights. Use the blankets on your bed, as throws around the house, or give them away as gifts. These double sided,...

A good couch tends to outlive its fabric. When this happens, consider creating a new slip cover instead of replacing the entire piece. Deciding the amount of fabric needed is as simple as a few...

Cloth diapering has come a long way in the past 20 years. Cloth diapers can now offer options equal to disposables with regard to waterproofing and absorption without the added chemicals of...

When there’s a chill in the air, snuggle up in a toasty warm fleece blanket throw that has sleeves. You’ve maybe seen them advertised on TV, or in magazines recently, sometimes called Snuggies,...

A cloth diaper cover creates a waterproof barrier between the prefold cloth diaper and the baby's clothes. Using a cover allows for longer use of cloth diapers and prevents most leakage issues. A...

Time on your hands...a new child in the family? Why not take up sewing and create some wonderful treasures that can be passed down with love? The new sewing and embroidery machines combined with...

So you've learned how to do basic counted or printed cross stitch, and you'd like to take your skills to a whole new level. Why not try the French knot? This clever little stitch provides...

Are you tired of your sewing patterns ripping, tearing, folding in half; making them difficult to work with? I have a solution for you.

A cart cover provides a comfortable, cool and dry barrier for children while they sit in a cart. Toys and books can be secured onto covers using additional pieces of webbing or fabric, to offer...

One of the most important tasks for any sewing project is verifying the bottom bobbin is correctly threaded. If this task is not accomplished the stitches will be loose and the thread will most...

Sewing machines can be used for making and hemming clothes, creating household items such as towels and rugs, and forming beautiful quilts. When taking up the art of sewing it is important to...

How to make triangle fold coaster

Modern sewing machine come in a variety of styles and offer many options besides simply sewing. Some double as serger or embroidery machines. Some have hundreds of different stitches, while others...

The Singer Quantumlock serger is a five-thread serger. It sews at approximately 1,300 stitches per minute and is capable of sewing rolled hems, flatlocking and chainstitching. It uses common...