Sewing

Whether it's for necessity or for a hobby, sewing is one of those things done in nearly every home. To make sure you are up for the task, outfit your sewing box with the proper and most basic...

The chef is instantly recognizable by the distinctive hat he wears in the kitchen, the height offering the wearer distinction and authority. It is no wonder that any aspiring chef would like a...

Quilted eyeglass cases are a fashionable and protective way to store eyeglasses. The benefit of using quilt material is that it creates a soft barrier that prevents scratching. You have the...

When creating a nursery, many will be amazed at the price of even a simple set of baby sheets. Perhaps your nursery theme is uncommon and you can't find it in a store. Or maybe you have heirloom...

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....

Cooking can get messy. Sauces splatter, things spill, drip and run. Wearing your good clothes in the kitchen while cooking could ruin them. Instead of changing your clothes before preparing each...

A queen-size bed set consists of two pillowcases, a comforter, a sheet set and a dust ruffle. Queen is the second largest sized mattress available, with king being the largest size. Buying a...

Bedspreads can help to keep you warm and complete your decor. Many times what really sets off the look of a bedroom's decor is the bed. It is a main focal point of the room. You could have a...

When the temperature drops, the cost of heating your home rises. Thermal curtains are a great way to block drafts and to keep heat from escaping through the windows of your home. They can help you...

Tablecloths help to protect your tables from spills and other mishaps. Tablecloths that hang over the edge of the table are a nuisance sometimes, especially if you have small children. Tablecloths...

Lying in front of a fireplace on a rainy day or in a patch of sunlight that only appears on a slow afternoon are some of the best simple pleasures to be had. Even better is having a cozy cushion...

If you have a lot of t-shirts in your closet that are old or too big, why don't you try to resize them? Resizing a t-shirt is an easy and fun project and could turn all those unused t-shirts into...

A sewing basket or box is a necessity for keeping the tools for your craft hobbies organized and accessible. Although sewing boxes or baskets may not be able to hold every spool of threat or roll...

With the feel of fall in the air and the holidays approaching soon, why not wrap yourself or someone you care about up in the comfort and warmth of a soft double- sided polar blanket, a blanket...

Daybeds are practical, but buying bedding for them can be expensive. You can make your own bedding at home for a fraction of the price. Choose the fabric you want, then mix and match colors and...

Shelving units are excellent for storage, but they can be unsightly. Curtains hung on a rod are ideal for hiding the items being stored, while still allowing easy access to them. The decorative...

If you love the fabric and style of your pleated drapes but find they are not quite wide enough, you can do something about it. You can widen the drapes yourself to save money. It can be quite...

Antique items will never go out of style because they are decorative reminders of history. Feather pillows have been used for hundreds of years. They are soft and comfortable. You can make an...

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...

One of the most fun and interesting things to do with used, unwanted items is to make new items from parts of the old items. In the past, people used to do this out of necessity. Now it is done to...

A slipcover can change an entire room's look, but purchasing one can be very expensive. Trying to find one that fits your furniture properly can be difficult, and fabric color and options are...

This is a very easy and quick way to make a child's hooded bath towel. The ones you usually can buy from the store are either expensive or made of very thin materials. This article will teach...

There are many occasions when a button needs to be replaced, a hem needs to be repaired or a fabric tear needs to be patched. A well stocked sewing box will quickly provide the tools necessary to...

Pincushions have been used since the 14th century, when needles were considered a prized possession and pincushions were necessary to prevent their loss. They are still an extremely useful...

A colorful pencil case, to carry school pencils and pens in, is an excellent project for parent and child to work on together. Pick out some colorful cotton fabrics from your scraps or make a trip...

Sew up an eco-friendly tote bag out of an old T-shirt to help save money. You'll also keep waste out of the landfill. Use your bag to carry groceries, books, or anything else that will fit. Then...

Sarong is a Maylay word meaning "covering" and is traditionally worn by both men and women in the South Pacific. Although sarongs have a rich history, they are becoming more mainstream,...

Want to make a hooded towel for your small child or maybe give as a gift but don't have super sewing or crafting skills. Don't worry, using this method it's easy to make and looks great.

Do you like buttons? How about making your own “wooden” buttons using Avocado seeds? Its simple, cheap and very useful. I use them on hats, purses, jackets, pants, hair clips or jewelry. They can...

If you will be taking your musical keyboard anywhere to jam, you will need a carrying case for it. You can make a carrying case from scratch using items you likely already have around the house....

Travel pillows provide a more comfortable way to travel. Travel pillows are small enough to take anywhere and can be used for neck support, as an arm rest or to prop up a book. Design your own...

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...

Pincushions today are mostly just a place to keep pins, but they have a detailed history stretching back centuries. They were both decorative and practical, and they didn't always have modern...

Knit fabrics are difficult to sew; they can be slippery or stretch while you're sewing, and these factors can make it difficult to have the even seams and original shape that come easily when...

When you get a tarot deck you will want to prepare the deck for use by sleeping with the deck for three to five days beneath your pillow. To ensure that positive energies surround the cards at...

T-shirts are versatile shirts that can be worn with casual attire or dressed up for a more formal event. Unfortunately, sometimes T-shirts fit too loosely and never seem to fit the body properly....

Sofa throws are relatively simple to make and can bring life to your sofa -- not to mention protect it from wear and tear. This easy sewing project can be finished in one afternoon and is much...

Making duvet covers from sheets is an exceptionally easy sewing project, and requires only basic sewing skills for the buttonholes and seams. Additionally, since two flat sheets usually cost...

One of the easiest ways to make a homemade outfit even fancier is to add satin ribbon trim. Satin ribbon is a perfect way to accent the transition between the body and ruffle of a skirt, to...

When using plaid fabric a cut on a bias will make the plaid look like diagonal lines. Cutting on a bias refers to the direction of the fabric grain and a cut along the bias allows for curved edges...

If you are hoodie lover, you hate throwing out a perfectly good hoodie that has suffered a strategic rip. If you've got basic sewing skills, you can easily reuse the fabric, turning it into a...

Purchase fabric and supplies. For a standard-size pillow, buy 1 yard of cotton fabric. Buy 2 yards for a pair of pillowcases. Choose a plain color, even white, for pillowcases that will have...

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...

If you own an embroidery machine, you can apply embroidery to your socks, although the stretchy nature of socks can cause problems. These steps give you tips on performing machine embroidery on...

These days, bandanas come in a wide variety of colors and patterns and are the perfect size to create custom pillows to decorate any room in the house!

You've earned a military honor and are ready to display it. The one thing holding you back is not knowing how to sew it on. Sewing on a military patch is fairly simple, and while you can always...

When your children make the transition from baby crib to toddler bed, you want to them to be as warm and comfortable as possible. Since most toddlers are too small for regular-sized blankets, try...

Your favorite jeans just went down a notch in your book since a big hole ripped in the knee. Not to fret. You don't have to turn the jeans into a dust rag, nor do you have to pay a tailor lots of...

Decorating with clothes is a great way to recycle clothing that your children have outgrown and to preserve the pieces as keepsakes. Such projects are also good ways to add more of a personal...

Want a pair of tough-looking punk plaid pants, but are on a budget? No problem. This step-by-step tutorial with help you turn a pair of thrift store trousers (or simple pants sewn from a pattern)...