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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.

Waistband casings, most often used on sweatpants, skirts or other bottoms made from stretchy materials, are created to contain an elastic waistband. These casings, made from the same fabric as the...

Making a leg hole with an elastic casing to wear over a cast or amputated limb is a project that you can complete if you have a few necessary sewing skills and a sewing machine. Because you cannot...

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....

Flanged pillows have a decorative border around the edge of the pillow. A flanged pillow cover is a great alternative to a ruffled pillow sham and has a simple, classy look that will compliment...

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...

If you're transporting a hot, delicious casserole somewhere---be it to a potluck or to friends in need---you'll want to have something to carry it in that will keep it warm on the way and prevent...

Throw pillows are an inexpensive way to dress up your living room or your bedroom. A removable pillow cover is easy to make, easy to clean and allows you to change the look along with the season...

Frog closures can be used on any type of garment in place of a traditional button and buttonhole closure. You can make your own frog closures using yarn, cording, or other stringy materials; you...

That black velvet pencil skirt you have been working on is just about ready for wearing. Now all you have to do is thread a piece of elastic into the casing of the skirt that serves as a waistband...

Bed sheets are an expensive investment. Even the less expensive and lesser quality sheet ensembles are pricey unless you find a good sale. Sewing bed sheets at home is a viable option to retail...

It can be embarrassing to have furniture with stains, torn armrests or damage from pets out for the whole world to see. The absolute quickest fix is to buy a slipcover for your needs, but most...

Box-pleated curtains provide an elegant look to your living area's window treatments. They can be created from almost any drapery fabric. Box pleats are commonly used in rooms with a geometrical...

Canes are essential items for some and ornate accessories for others. According to Liela Nelson of the website The World of the Walking Stick, "The 19th century was the hey-day of the walking...

A silk handkerchief dress looks like a breezy, expensive designer piece in your wardrobe, but you can easily make one yourself for less than $30. Once the materials are gathered, you can complete...

Vintage and reproduction pillowcases offer charming material to create Capri pants sets. The seamstress can sew a set of Capris for a child, sizes 2-10. Fancy embroidery and crochet show off the...

Sew a simple and low-cost spa towel wrap for yourself, as a gift, or for a college student. The basic towel is a quick project or good for a beginning sewer. Add an elastic band at the top if...

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...

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...

A hooded witch's robe is a popular costume item for Halloween, Renaissance festivals and plays. A hooded robe or cape, especially a lined one, can be quite expensive to purchase. However, with a...

Sew a grocery bag dispenser for your country or vintage kitchen using an old cutter quilt for the dispenser body. A cutter quilt is an old quilt that has deteriorated or is too badly damaged from...

There are several different techniques for making a purse by hand. You can use a cigar box, plastic place mats and lanyard, a button-down shirt or even woven candy wrappers. If you are a novice...

A table skirt is a great way to cover an unsightly table, or provides a great storage space solution for smaller items such as books. A table skirt is like a table cloth, but it covers the table...

If you have been to a spa and experienced the luxury of a shower wrap, chances are you would love to have one of your own. Making one requires only a few simple materials and a very basic...

Fabric cording is a decorative element used in many sewing projects; it consists of flexible piping covered in fabric. Uses vary from simple trim to spaghetti straps and drawstrings. At the...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

Button blankets are traditionally used by Native Americans from the northwest United States, specifically Alaska. These blankets are usually made of wool in two colors, with one color being the...

A fabric skittles game is a simple home sewing project that is fun for children and adults alike. Soft, stuffed fabric skittles are safe for small children to play with indoors, and can be as...

Making a drawstring backpack can be a simple task for even a novice to the sewing machine. With few supplies and a couple of hours, you can have a backpack made and ready to use for yourself or as...

Wrapping yourself up warm and cozy in a fleece blanket is one way to survive the cold months. Instead of a bulky fleece blanket that makes it difficult to move around, choose a bright and colorful...

Making purses from placemats leaves you open to many fabric design choices that will go with any outfit and any holiday for pennies. You can purchase placemats one at a time for one purse or buy a...

To make a simple reversible bag, you will need two different types of fabric. You may choose to make one side printed and the other side solid, or both sides printed or solid. To make this bag,...

When the weather gets warmer, you may want to create new pieces for your wardrobe that will keep you comfortable in the heat. Sundresses are a great option. This sundress pattern can be shortened...

Do you have pants that need to be hemmed? Are you paying a tailor to shorten your pants? Here is how to hem pants by hand. I have three sewing machines and a serger, but I still hem pants by...

When you are preparing for a craft bazaar, coming up with quick and easy crafts is a must for filling up your booth. If you have a stash of fabric and a sewing machine, you have most of the...

Putting quilt top, batting and lining together correctly before quilting is essential to turn out a beautiful finished heirloom. This is an art often passed down from mother to daughter. This...

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

Taggie blankets are a favorite of many babies and infants. The tags, made from brightly patterned ribbons, add visual and tactile interest to a baby's favorite blanket. The ribbons are sewn in...

Whether for your own child or someone you know, an easy baby item to make is shoes. Because the pattern only requires three pieces, and the fabrics are used in small quantities, you can make...

This fabric purse is a child-sized bag created using preprinted vintage quilt squares. The purse requires very little vintage fabric to assemble, and fabric often can be found at thrift stores and...

A great time for imaginative play is in the bathtub, and a fun and safe toy is a washcloth hand puppet. Washcloth hand puppets are simple to make and can resemble an animal or a make believe...

If you live in a small space like an apartment or dorm, you might need an attractive laundry solution that is easy to tote to the laundromat. Laundry bags are often easier to tote and clean than...

A backpack purse is a wonderful accessory to have when you need both hands free while shopping or corralling small children. This homemade backpack purse is constructed using an old quilt, so shop...

"Hang it in the closet long enough and it will come back in style" is a saying that is especially true when talking about bellbottoms. A pant style that became quite popular in the 1960s and 70s...

If you are environmentally conscious, you will love making this insulated lunch bag. This reusable cloth bag will eliminate the brown paper bag that gets thrown away and is a more mature design...

To give a poodle skirt extra "bounce and flounce" when you wear it to a sock hop or other '50s celebration, wear a full, gathered skirt beneath it. A slip made from nylon netting is an inexpensive...