Sewing

Camo is a very popular pattern for clothing. The camo pattern is available in a vast number of colors, shades and hues. The most common are the hunter camo and the military camo; however, the camo...

The cloche hat gets its name from the French word for bell. Its design is credited to the French milliner, Caroline Reboux. Different techniques can be used to make a cloche hat: felting (shaping...

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...

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...

Sagging and worn sofa pillows can make your home look uninviting. Sofa and couch pillows are so versatile that we keep using them year after year, but the foam filling in some pillows can break...

Bonnets have a long history. Originally, exclusively male and worn by priests, kings and nobles, bonnets, also known as caps, were large, flat and often made of felted wool. Their construction...

Making your own bra will save you hours of searching for a commercially made bra that fits correctly. It will also save you money. Although sewing your own bra can be rewarding, achieving a...

The waist and shoulder straps on a backpack are more likely to break or pull out of the seam since these are the points on a backpack where more weight is beared. As long as you have access to a...

Sewing with sheer fabrics requires a little more preparation and care than sewing with sturdier fabrics, but the results are well worth it. Sheer fabrics add sophistication and femininity to your...

A simple baby toque made out of knit fabric or polar fleece is comfortable, warm and cozy for babies. New parents can never have enough tiny hats, especially for a winter newborn. Make these easy...

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...

The term "pocket book" may conjure images of your grandma clutching a purse made in the 1960s. Today's pocket book, however, is small and handy with just enough space for your lipstick, cash,...

Throw pillows help to make a room look more comfortable. The pillows can be plain or use a variety of print fabrics. The fabric type and print will determine the overall look of the pillow but you...

Sergers make sewing garments or home decor projects faster because they sew the seam and finish the edge in one step. A serger speeds up sewing but cannot perform some functions of a regular...

Sewing is a craft that children can easily learn and once they have, they can spend hours making themselves and their families beautiful gifts to cherish forever.

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...

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...

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...

Spruce up your home this season by renewing your saggy and worn couch pillows. These pillows are so versatile that we keep them around for years. Though pillows make a couch inviting and...

Personalized check book covers are a fun and easy way to add style to your everyday life. Check printing companies make hundreds of different styles of check book covers, but they can be very...

You have a new sofa, and your children immediately rub their sticky fingers on the arms of that beautiful upholstery. Perhaps the cat decides the arm of your sofa is the perfect nap spot and...

A nice round edge of piping can add pluck and definition to a pillow. It is an easier sewing job than anything else you can do for the results achieved. Piping can make the color scheme in your...

Lycra fabrics are commonly used for swimwear and leotards; however, it is common to find some percentage of Lycra added to other knits for comfort and stretch. Sewing fabrics like Lycra on...

Making throw pillows is a great way to save money while adding to your home decor. If you have a sewing machine and know how to use it then you can make these simple pillows in any size you like....

The Husqvarna company, officially known as VSM Group AB, has a long history. As the parent company of Viking sewing machine, the company was established in 1689 as an arms factory, later...

Patchwork, sewing pieces of cloth together to create a larger piece of fabric, is a long-time favorite of crafters. Although patchwork seems to be used most often with quilting, it is not...

Are the cushions on your chair, sofa or outdoor furniture looking a bit tired? You can make them look new again by making a new box cushion or covering the old one. This is an easy task if you...

If you make your own table linens, they give your eating area a coordinated look. A lovely tablecloth and a nicely appointed table can make any meal feel special. A mitred corner on a tablecloth...

Firm couch pillows are preferred by some people who choose to have more back support in their seating selections. Modern couch depths are deeper than in previous years, and a shorter person may...

Quilted, embroidered, appliquéd or needlepoint wall hangings can be tacked directly to the wall or hung on dowels threaded through a sleeve on the back of the piece. As an alternative to...

When you think of recycling denim, you usually think of old jeans, not denim jackets. Many people have denim jackets they have either outgrown or they can no longer wear. These wonderful durable...

A properly applied invisible zipper gives a garment a smooth appearance, because no indication is given of how the garment opens and closes. A fabric covering and the position of the zipper teeth...

A child's rocking chair can be dull and uninviting when the wood is bare. The addition of a fabric pad will make your little one want to sit and rock beside Grandma and Grandpa for hours. Adding a...

The slip stitch is an essential sewing skill that can be used not only to close pillows after the stuffing or pillow form have been inserted, but also to create an almost invisible hem on other...

Quilting was invented by resourceful sewers who operated under the motto "Nothing wasted" and created home furnishings from fabric scraps. These fragments were arranged into patterns popular among...

For that old flea market find that needs a little bit of fixing up, creating a slipcover can give your footstool the updated look you need. Whether it is round or square, these instructions will...

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...

Upholstered furniture gets battered, torn, stained and - worst of all - becomes outdated. Instead of buying new furniture, or having it professionally reupholstered, save money by making a...

If you can sew a straight line, you can make a hot rice pack. Pop it in the microwave for a minute or two, and you'll have soothing heat to relieve aches and pains, ease a sinus headache, or warm...

Your bed is never truly made until it has a dust ruffle to hide the bottom and legs of the bed. It's amazing what you can stash under your bed and then cover with either a box pleat or a gathered...

Stretch satin can be difficult to sew, but works well for many projects. It poses the challenges typically associated with sewing satin, including visible seams and puckering, as well as the...

When you make a tablecloth for a 60-inch round table, you can choose the length, or "drop," and decide whether to combine two prints or use a one-piece design. It might be challenging to find...

Denim skirts are comfortable and attractive, but they often seem to be even more expensive than the jeans from which they are made. Long denim skirts are also especially difficult to find but are...

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to give a room a fresh look is to add throw pillows or pillow shams. Pillows and shams alike can be sewn quickly and easily, with materials costing...

Fabric storage cubes are attractive, practical and an ideal way to use small amounts of favorite fabrics. Fabric cubes vary in size and work well for storing craft supplies, toys and household...

So you have the perfect Native American style costume for your little one to wear for Halloween. Whether the costume is for an Indian Chief or Brave, or a beautiful Indian Princess, a plastic...

Make the pillowcase match whatever you would like in the room. Be as creative as you can........Kids love these for their room. I have put there names on in japanese before, they loved it.

Mattress or ladder stitch is used to join two pieces of fabric or knitting. Mattress stitching forms a near invisible seam and is sewn from the right side, making it ideal for stuffed toys and...

Some brands of dog food come in nice, durable packaging. Ever wonder what you can do with that packing other than put it in a landfill? Interested in making a trendy, "green" messenger...