Sewing

Throughout history, women have adorned themselves with hats that feature flowers of all shapes, sizes and colors. Fortunately, while hats may have grown less fashionable in recent decades, there...

Got an old card table that's still pretty sturdy and serviceable, but has a cracked or worn top? Make an easy card table cover from any fabric or felt that will ensure that your standard size (34...

A beach towel wrap is a fun and stylish way to cover up at the beach or pool after a swim. With hook-and-loop fasteners to keep the wrap in place and elastic to ensure a perfect fit, this project...

Anyone who uses a walker can appreciate having a place to carry things while walking, as use of a walker requires both hands. Walker bags are easy to sew, even for inexperienced or beginning...

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.

Tube top shirts can cost a lot of money at a store despite being made out of a small amount of fabric. If you have a simple knowledge of sewing, you can make your own tube tops at home for a...

A pioneer bonnet is a delightful addition to a little girl's dress-up box, a useful costume option for school plays, and even practical sun protection. If you have a young fan of the Laura Ingalls...

Are you thinking about making a baby blanket or maybe trying to repair an old blanket? Most babies enjoy holding and playing with the satin binding on their blankets. Some babies enjoy playing...

The same heat that makes curling irons so effective at styling hair also makes it difficult to put them away after use. You have to wait for the iron to cool off before you store it. Often this...

Quilting is a time-honored craft that requires skill, patience, creative ideas and lots of fabrics. Throughout history, frugal quilt makers have repurposed clothing, feed sacks and any other woven...

Horseback riding can be an expensive sport. Each piece of equipment and each item of clothing can add up to a fortune. It can get especially pricey when you have a young rider, who is constantly...

Making headbands is an easy, enjoyable craft. The best part is that the final product is something you can actually use. Headbands are wonderful, because they work with hair of any length, and...

If you accidentally leave your rotary cutting mat in the car on a hot day or absentmindedly run a warm iron over it, you'll be left with a useless, warped cutting mat. But before you discard your...

Headbands and scrunchies are two of the most useful hair accessories. They keep your hair out of your face, while still looking stylish. You can buy any number of different headbands and...

Lining your cafe curtains can create a neat and regular appearance from the outside of your home, as well as providing additional privacy and light control. Lined curtains hang well and have a bit...

Flaxseed eye pillows are herbal pillows that are known to reduce tension around the eyes, help you relax, reduce stress and allow you to unwind any time of the day. They block out sunlight and add...

If you need to adjust the leg length on a pair of men's pants, you should know how to create a blind stitch hem. This sewing technique creates an invisible, neat hem that will give your men's...

Drawstring bags are perfect for keeping small things separate in a suitcase or in your purse. Don't let the term "French seam" scare you. Making a drawstring bag with French seams sounds fancy and...

Whether you are sewing patches onto clothing for decorative or practical purposes, the process can be done cleanly and securely with your sewing machine. A free-arm feature on a sewing machine is...

In northern climates, you can never have too many blankets in the winter. Every year, though, it seems as if more blankets wear out and new ones need to be bought. Usualy the fastest part of a...

A toddler pillow can be useful and comforting for a toddler both at home and occasions away from home when the toddler must sleep. Toddler pillows are smaller than adult pillows, which makes them...

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...

Making a fur blanket is a simple sewing project with a luxe look. Fake fur is available in an abundance of patterns and styles, some that look and feel very realistic while others are in bright...

A homemade neck wrap is a great way to soothe sore or stiff neck and shoulder muscles. These necks wraps sew up quickly and are very inexpensive to make. They are filled with rice, which can be...

You can make personalized T-shirt designs with HP Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers. Create a design on your computer and print it on the transfer sheet using your inkjet printer. After printing, transfer...

Tea towels are also known as dish towels, cup towels or kitchen towels. Tea towels are handy for everything from drying dishes to mopping up spills and wrapping warm bread or rolls in a basket...

Decorating a bedroom, playroom or party to fit a certain theme is one way that you can be transported to a far away place without having to purchase a plane ticket. You can decorate a room to...

The true mark of a beautifully sewn garment is often in the details. Aside from neat stitching and proper construction, small ornamental touches can add quality and sophistication to a project....

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.

Carrying a huge diaper bag everywhere you go is very cumbersome, especially along with the baby, too. Lighten your load by carrying only a diaper clutch. This clutch holds a diaper or two and a...

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...

A heated neck pillow is a wonderful way to soothe away aches, pains and the stresses of the day. You can make your own pillows with just a small piece of fabric and some filler. This is an...

A personalized towel wrap is a great way to cover up after a shower or swim. With only basic sewing skills you can quickly and easily turn a beach towel or bath towel into an attractive cover-up....

Replacing the belt for the motor on an older model of sewing machine is a simple operation and takes about 15 minutes. Be careful to purchase the appropriate size belt for your machine. These can...

Fabric snowmen add a cheerful accent to your holiday decor, and you can create a pattern of any size you like by using things from your kitchen. This is a great project for kids, who can hand-sew...

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...

Using the proper accessories for a sewing project helps produce a professional garment. Purchasing the accessories is not always an option, producing them at home is. Pincushions and padded seam...

Seashell-shaped pillows make lovely room accents. They are generally small enough to fit comfortably in a chair or on the sofa. By sewing your own, you can make them in colors to accent your...

If you need to quickly fix a tear or hem a pair or slacks, but don't want to break out the needle and thread, don't fret. Gluing fabric is a quick way to repair, hem, or trim fabric.

Sewing is a skill that's fun for kids to do as well as being useful in life. If you sew on a regular basis, it's only natural for your children to want to learn to sew. Children as young as 3 or 4...

Fabric can become an embellishment for a variety of projects, from note cards to scrap books and home decor items. If you want to glue fabric onto your project, you will have to take extra steps...

Comfortable yoga pants are a great way to practice sewing knits. Whether you wear them to work out or just lounge about, easy-to-wear and flattering low-rise yoga pants are an ideal addition to...

Ruffled throw pillows give a feminine touch to any room and are fun to personalize. You can mix and match colors and prints on the body of the pillow and the ruffle to show off your style....

Pregnancy support bands are useful to alleviate backache during pregnancy, since they properly support the weight of your belly. Pregnancy support bands are available to purchase in most baby and...

Ice skating is an excellent sport to develop body strength and flexibility. However, adequate skate pants can be exceedingly expensive, causing issues for those who wish to frequently practice....

Fans of Bernina's Model 1130 sewing machine are legion. Introduced in 1986, the machine was billed as the first computerized sewing machine on the market and features 35 stitches and is equipped...

Threading a sewing machine can seem intimidating the first time you do it. There are a lot of gears and hooks that the thread needs to pass through. Once you memorize the order of the thread...

Placemats are an easy way to dress up a table, and they serve the practical purpose of keeping your table clean. Learn to make placemats and you can whip up a set for every occasion. Surprise your...