Sewing

Tea towels are used on a daily basis in the kitchen. Homemade tea towels make a delightful, practical gift. They are inexpensive to make, and you can make them quickly on a serger. The serged edge...

Futons are simple-to-care-for sleeping and sitting arrangements. According to Futons.net, "Futons gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1970s" and are based on a Japanese mattress known as a...

A nice crib set doesn't have to cost a fortune. Today's fabric stores offer a wide variety of fabrics to please all tastes and fashion senses. Fabric lines often have coordinating solids and...

Pillows see a lot of action. We scrunch pillows up to lay on while watching television. We stick pillows behind our heads while reading. We cram pillows behind our backs while playing game...

Chairs evolved from the simple bench as a way to sit above the ground and keep out of the elements. According to Random History, "Archaeological evidence of sculptural relics at Neolithic building...

There is an avid collector's market for handkerchiefs made for women and children from the 1930s to the 1950s. From books on the subject to reproduction fabric incorporating images from old...

Sewing bed curtains is a fabulous way to add period or romantic embellishment to any bedroom. For centuries, the bed has been the focal point of the bedroom. According to the Country Bed Shop, in...

In days gone by, store-bought goods were considered luxuries in many households. Women had to not only clothe and feed their families, but they also had to make or trade for everything used in a...

There's no point in throwing out bedsheets with tattered edges if there's a smaller sized bed in the house. You can cut down and hem the edges of a larger bedsheet to form a smaller bedsheet....

Dish soap aprons were a common kitchen accessory in the 1970s. Along with harvest gold and mushrooms, you could always find a frilly apron hugging the bottle of liquid dishwashing detergent next...

Working with antique fabrics is much the same as sewing with modern fabrics except that more care must be exercised if the fabric is delicate. For very old fabric, hand sewing is recommended. Most...

Find a house with children and that house will be full of child-sized accessories, gear and toys. In every time and culture, toys have been an integral part of child development. According to...

Piping is a decorative embellishment that lends a sense of professional style to fabric cushions for chairs and sofas. Making piping to match cushion fabric or in a solid color coordinating or...

Holiday chair back covers are a festive way to temporarily decorate chairs for the holidays. Seasonal themes can be incorporated into the chair back covers, so you can simply remove the cover for...

Home sewn baby gifts are quickly becoming a lost art. In years past, babies could count on receiving heirloom quality gifts from the hands of many skilled needlewomen. In today's fast paced...

Most folding chairs at banquets and receptions are notoriously unattractive; however, there are some simple ways to dress up a chair. By covering only the back half of a chair, you can add...

Mattress sets come in four sizes: twin, full, queen and king. Online Furniture Depot lists the standard queen size as 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. The queen possesses an average drop of...

Hooded towel wraps are functional novelties for children. From summer fun in the sun at the pool, to bedtime baths, hooded towel wraps are a cozy way to dry off and get dressed. Many hooded towel...

Curtains. Drapes. Sheers. Windows would be naked without them. According to the article, "Drapery through the Ages," 1920-30.com, "In the present-day conception of interior decoration no...

According to Mad Aspen Home, "Bed skirts are used to cover the box spring, bed frame and under bed space as well as decoratively to complete the bed." Making a twin-sized bed skirt isn't as...

Whether camping in the wilds or in grandma's backyard, children love owning their own sleeping bag. With the vast assortment of fabrics available in today's sewing market, the potential to create...

According to Design Boom.com's "History of the Recliner," one of the earliest recliner chairs was a Louis XVI chair from 1780 that transformed into a day bed. However, it is the traditional...

Bed skirts are used to cover the box spring, bed frame and under-bed space as well as add to the decoration of the bed. Sewing a bed skirt for a poster bed isn't as daunting as it may seem. You...

According to Mad Aspen Home, "Bed skirts are used to cover the box spring, bed frame and under-bed space as well as decoratively to complete the bed." Making a dust ruffle for a baby bed isn't as...

Lawn furniture cushions come in many styles and colors. A porch seat or solitary lawn chair can be dressed up in a jiffy by adding removable cushions. Make these cushions using 2-inch foam for a...

Chair cushions come in many different styles and colors. A kitchen dinette set or a porch seat can be dressed up with the addition of removable cushions. You can make cushions using 2-inch foam...

Update the look of a dining room chair by creating a full-skirted cover. With minimal sewing skills and pretty fabric, you can make over a dining room chair in an afternoon.

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...

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...

A kepi is a flat hat containing a flat circular top with a visor and was common during the Civil War era. It was worn by both Union and Confederate soldiers and was either gray or navy, depending...

Shortening a chiffon dress is more about technique and the ability to handle the material than it is about know-how, but there are a few tricks and sewing tools that can make it easier.

Gothic dresses are all the rage. Pop stars and media figures have been embracing goth fashion. The goth subculture and fashion movement started in the early 1980s and have made appearances in...

Everybody has favorite movies and characters from those movies who she would like to be. Perhaps you would like to dress up as Christine or the Phantom from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the...

If you have to sew stretchy, sticky and slippery fabrics together, using a walking foot is going to give you the very best results. But for those on a budget who don't want to fork over the 30 or...

What could be more entertaining for a child than having a circus canopy overhead before he drifts off to sleep? This canopy fits either a crib or toddler bed. If you want the canopy permanently...

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...

Civil War dresses have an elegance and style rarely duplicated since that time. Sleeves and skirts were full, held aloft by a hoop skirt underneath, with bodices narrow and usually pointed at the...

If you have the talent to sew your own clothes, you can make just about anything and save a few dollars. For example, you can craft plain sweatshirts for the gym or to wear when lounging around...

Recycling has started to become a way of life again. Many years ago, out of necessity, people used to always save money by recycling clothes and household items for later use. Now that need to...

One of the benefits of sewing your own clothes is having the chance to become your own designer. Even when you're working with patterns other people have created, you are able to alter them as you...

Vintage styles are very popular. But sometimes it's tough to find just the right style, color, or fabric of vintage dress in your local vintage or thrift retailer. Sewing your own helps you to...

When building up your stash of cloth diapers, it's important to have several diaper covers, or wraps, on hand to keep your baby's clothes—and your lap—dry. While you could go out and...

Do not throw away your dress when it's torn. Instead, why not repair it yourself? This is far easier than you think. Here we will cover three common repairs: a torn hem, a torn seam and a torn button.

Designing and pattern making for lingerie is one of the more difficult areas of fashion due to the many curves, angles and odd measurements. Also your ability to be precise is tested during each...

Whether you're making a tote bag, a pair of pants or simply looking to add some style to an old pair of jeans, embellishing the pockets is a great way to add some personality to your project. With...

Cloth grocery bags are stylish and functional, but you can't carry anything in them without a pair of trusty handles. Learn how to make handles for your cloth bag to give it that perfect finish.

When making a bound buttonhole, there is a fair amount of work you must do before the actual sewing begins. A very important step involves pinning the bound buttonhole. If you do this step...

Once you have taken all the steps to prepare a bound buttonhole, it's time to finish sewing it. Like the preparation, this is a step you must not rush, for you want the finished product to be as...

Once you have finished sewing your buttonhole, you need to secure it so it won't unravel. Fortunately, with care and a steady hand, you will soon find yourself with a beautifully finished...

Sewing buttonholes by hand can create a smoothly finished buttonhole. It does take more time to do by hand, but if you are intimidated by doing it on a machine, you may find this method quicker.