Sewing

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...

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...

Adding a zipper to a pillow cover allows for a good way to wash your comfy home decor accessories. Here is an easy way to pull it off.

A knife-edge pillow is a simple square pillow with crisp edges and corners. This is frequently used as a beginner's first sewing project. Sewing a cover for a knife-edge pillow is very easy and...

Every sports fan knows that memorabilia is an important part of showing love for your team. What better way to make a sports fan happy than by providing him with his very own sports team pillow?...

If you're having trouble finding just the right pleated bedspread, consider making one yourself. It isn't a quick and easy project; careful measuring and attention to detail are needed for...

Create a beautiful table runner for a wedding celebration. Making one with white fabric is the nicest and one that can be used again for other occasions or weddings. Lay the runner over a long...

A knife-edge pillow is a simple pillow with straight edges and sharp corners. This is an easy project for someone just learning to sew, but it can easily be embellished and personalized by more...

If you're looking for curtains for your kid's room, you've probably noticed how expensive they are. Making your own not only saves you money, it also lets you and your child choose the exact...

The patchwork designs of the Seminole Native American tribe involve beautiful combinations of color and geometric shapes. These designs can be incorporated into items for the home, including table...

Today's toy market has come a long way from the stuffed animals of yesteryear. According to TMA Toy Reviews & News, "Stuffed animals ... had early roots commercially in 1880 with sales of an...

Wool sweaters require hand washing or they will felt and shrink, making them too small and dense to wear. Moths also eat holes in sweaters that are unable to be repaired. Regardless of the reason,...

There are a variety of commercial patterns available for sewing vacuum cleaner covers, but most of them are not suitable for a beginning sewer. The instructions provided here will help you to sew...

Making your own dresses and clothing is not as difficult as it may seem. Clothing from commercial retailers is expensive, as well as limited in fit, style and color. With a few basic sewing...

A microwavable corn pillow can provide soothing warmth to aching muscles in cold weather. The corn pillow is made up of two parts, the basic pillow and a small pillow case or sham that covers it....

Warm tortillas in the microwave for an authentic Mexican meal and keep them warm in a handmade tortilla bag warmer. Fabric is available in a variety of novelty prints, making it easy to find chili...

Precious little headband bows for babies can be expensive. With your basic sewing skills you can easily make them in any color and print. These feminine adornments make a great gift for a new baby...

Place mats are a quick, easy and creative sewing project that can brighten your home and table. Using place mats can reduce wear and tear on your table at meals, and having several sets will allow...

A wooden thimble begins with a single block of solid wood 1 inch X 1 inch X 1.5 inches long. Any kind of wood will work well for turning granted it is firm enough to hold together. Pine is a...

Curtains add style and flair to any room in your home. Curtains provide shade and privacy when they are closed, and let the sun shine in when they are pulled back. All curtains are made of fabric,...

Sewing skills can be beneficial if you are looking for a way to work from home. For a small fee, you can sell homemade items from many websites. Generating income is possible if the items you make...

Baby accessories are needed and used when caring for a baby. Burp cloths and receiving blankets are used on a daily basis. Make your own burp cloths and receiving blankets at a fraction of the...

Learn to create a unique and pesonalizable craft apron for your child.

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,...

Fleece comes in a variety of novelty prints and colors, and is wonderful for creating funny patterns to make hats for your family. These hats serve the obvious purpose of providing warmth, but...

An apron is an essential part of the waitress uniform, and solid, well-constructed aprons are invaluable. They take hard use, with the pockets being constantly stretched, the seams pulled and...

Last week my 91-year-old mother-in-law mentioned that she was wearing a nightgown I made for her over 20 years ago. I was amazed that it was still in service, not to mention in as good a shape as...

Sewing a handsome boxy or square type chair cushion is not difficult if you have basic sewing machine skills. Of course you could also follow these directions to sew by hand but it will take a...

One of the basic sewing skills is the procedure for folding material (fabric) for a blind hem stitch. You are lucky if clothes purchased off the rack fit you, in length, perfectly. However, most...

If you’ve ever had to go out on a rainy, windy day, you may have wished that, instead of an umbrella, you had a rainproof windbreaker. They’re simple to make out of ripstop nylon, some Velcro tape...

You can create a designer Pillowcase style dress quickly and easily with only a few sewing skills.

Are you tired of paying the high price for belly dancing costumes? Why not try making your own for 1/2 the price.

Sew a purse with some style!

Have a great Halloween costume, but don't want to spring for the new shoes that will complete your outfit? This article will show you how to make shoe covers to complete ANY costume ensemble!

Dungarees, more commonly known as jeans, are a sturdy style of trouser made from denim. Dungarees were originally created as a work garment, worn over other clothing to protect it from dirt and...

Sewing boning into a garment adds a professional touch that results in both a better look and a better fit. Boning consists of rigid or semi-rigid strips that provide structure and support for...

Appliance covers can easily be made to fit any of the small appliances that sit on your counter. Measure the shape of your appliances and create a cover with a simple box shape. They can be...

Pleats are evenly measured folds along the edge of a fabric, created for various purposes. Pleating gives a bit of a flared effect. Some pleats are added along the bottom of a sofa or chair, some...

Dressmaking can be a little overwhelming for a beginner, what with the wide variety of patterns in many different skills needed. It can also take some time and effort to learn the terminology and...

Though muumuus have been the subject of many jokes, in warm climates they make ideal comfortable and easy loungewear. A muumuu is a loose yoked dress that originated in Hawaii. Bright and bold...

This basic pattern is good for both a purse or a backpack. The difference will be the length and placement of the straps. You can make this small enough for a preschooler or large enough for an...

Sewing curtains is not difficult; however, sewing silk curtains poses some specific challenges. If you want to make silk curtains, you should be prepared to line and interline your curtains....

With basic sewing skills, you should be able to make your own hot water bottle cover. Choose a soft fabric, such as felt, flannel or fabric fleece. A third of a yard should be plenty of material...

Track jackets, worn for utility and fashion style, are often needed in bulk to create a uniform appearance for a sports team. The jackets themselves are not much different from a standard jacket...

French pleated curtains are among the most elegant of formal looks for draperies. It is not difficult to learn to do a French pleat, often referred to as either a triple pleat or a fan pleat. The...

If you need to whip up a purse in hurry, a drawstring bag is the way to go. The purse consists of only two pieces of fabric sewn together and a separate strip of fabric to pull the top closed....

Sometimes you need just a light blanket to cuddle up with while watching TV or taking a nap. Most every year I make one of these cozy flannel blankets. Sometimes they last just the year and...

You can easily sew a large, roomy, zippered pencil case in less than an hour. Create a pencil case that can hold a 12-inch ruler and several pens and pencils.

Fabric belts are a great way to spice up any outfit fast. If you have a sewing machine, you can whip up a beautiful ladies' belt in just a few minutes. Make them to match other accessories like...

Rag doll primitives were the special confidants that traveled west with children in the back of a pioneer wagon. Back then, nobody had a word for recycling, but that was the expected practice of...