Sewing

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...

Cutting out a pattern, especially a skirt pattern, is not difficult, but when one first encounters the many lines, dashes, numbers, and notches inherent in a pattern, it can prove intimidating....

You can use table skirts to hide flaws in tables or to add to the beauty of a room's decor. Some table skirts are fitted with an elastic band, while others are attached to a table covering. Some...

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...

If you are looking for a way to dress up a table for a party or gathering, making a simple table skirt can give you the professional, neat or even fun appearance that you are looking for. Why pay...

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...

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...

Few people, if any, have seen the tooth fairy. Therefore, creativity abounds in the individual approach to constructing a "tooth fairy" costume. At our home, fairies always have wings and wear a...

Footstools can serve as mini stepladders to help you reach objects on high shelves or to help children access the sink. They make excellent footrests or extra seats when company comes. You can...

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.

Kitchen chair covers are fairly easy to make, and your kitchen could have a whole new look in one afternoon. For a quick change, cover just the tops of the chairs. Or make several sets of covers...

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...

The poodle skirt is a favorite costume to wear for Halloween or to a sock hop. The classic circle-skirt design flatters nearly every figure. Even someone who is just beginning to learn to sew can...

Tablecloths with box pleated skirts are a classic way to dress up any table setting. They are often used at weddings and other formal events due to their timeless and classy look. Fortunately,...

Table skirts fit around the edge of a table. They work with or without tablecloths. Pleated table skirts allow a lot of extra fabric so that human legs can fit under the table without being...

Making a skirt for your vanity table will take a little time, careful measuring and attention to detail when attaching it. By using a hook-and-loop fastener, you'll be able to remove it for...

Homemade bassinet covers add a special decorative touch to the baby's room. With the large variety of fabrics and trims available, the design possibilities are almost endless. Homemade bassinet...

Whether you are petite or simply hoping to restyle an old garment into something new and fashionable, hemming skirts is a useful skill that can save you money. While some skirts are quite simple...

You can make easy patterns for learning to sew from newspaper. This is an excellent way to learn how to use patterns in the simplest possible way. After you've learned the basics of making and...

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...

A table skirt can add elegance to any table, making it perfect for weddings and parties. However, table skirts can be hard to find and, once you do find one, it can be expensive. Luckily, it's not...

Making jeans into a skirt is a great way to extend the life of a favorite pair of jeans. The comfort and ease you enjoyed with the old jeans can be continued with a jean skirt. This is a simple...

Made popular by films and television programs about the frontier and the Wild West, pioneer dresses are a favorite costume choice for young girls and adult women alike. Pioneer fashion of the...

Sewing a pleated skirt is an easy task to perform. Use a skirt pattern to know the amount of fabric needed to get started making your pleated skirt. A pleat is a several folds around the length...

The 1970s said farewell to styles made popular by the hippie movement and hello to the age of disco. Styles, cuts and fabrics of the 1970s made the look unique, and many people want to wear a...

If you have an old pair of jeans lying around that you don't wear anymore, give them new life and recycle the material by turning them into a skirt. This can be done quickly and easily. To change...

Women have designed and crafted their own dresses for a long time. Even though mass-produced garments took over the world of women's fashion, some ladies still get a rush from creating their own...

The simplest clothing to make for ornamental cement geese is generally that of a "skirt" that slides over the goose's head. The basic design is a tiered skirt. Optionally, one can add arms (or...

Bedskirts lend a finished look to your linen ensemble. Not every set has a matching bedskirt, so you may use a skirt from a different set of bedding. It may not be the correct size, so alteration...

T-shirts have been a wardrobe staple for many years, but if you want to put a new spin on that old favorite, pair a T-shirt with coordinating fabric and create a T-shirt dress. T-shirt dresses are...

Kids love to dress up in costumes and pretend to be someone else. Around Thanksgiving, kids often need Indian costumes to take part in a school play. Indian costumes are also great for Halloween....

Learn how to sew a simple shoe length skirt for an 18" doll.

Have you always wondered how to make the full circle skirts that the belly dancers ware either for a Halloween costume or for belly dancing? This article will tell you in easy step by step...

The gored skirt is a type of A-line skirt with many different triangular panels sewn together. Unlike traditional A-line skirts, which are made from only a front and back panel, gored skirts have...

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...

Summer is the time for easy, comfortable clothing. It is also a great time to refashion and recycle a tee or tank. This article includes step by step instructions for how to sew a sundress using...

If you are decorating a nursery for a new arrival, you probably have certain colors and even fabrics picked out to coordinate with your theme vision. Bed skirts for cribs are widely available in a...

Making pageant dresses is not an easy task; however, if you are a skilled seamstress, they do pose an interesting challenge and great opportunity for creativity. The formal gowns worn at pageants...

There are times when being small-busted is a great blessing--especially if you want a backless dress, but don't want to wear a bra with it. One way to do this is to create a halter top with a...

Making a bedskirt is an easy sewing project that many people can do. A new bedskirt that matches the room's linens can make a big difference in the way the room looks. Don't forget, bedskirts are...

The babydoll dress became popular when Carroll Baker's character wore one in the 1956 flick "Baby Doll." Meant to provoke images of a child-turned-woman and a kind of sexy innocence, the babydoll...

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...

Women's fashion in the 1700s was mainly characterized by the overlarge skirts people now associate with the Rococo period, which had reached an incredible width by the middle of the century, often...

There are a lot of ballroom gown styles to choose from, including vintage Civil War looks. It is possible to make a ballroom dress without a pattern, but pattern manufacturers, such as Simplicity...

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...

The Victorian fashion era, which includes the years between 1837 and 1901, is largely characterized by a move toward modernized sewing and dyeing techniques, and a move away from the rounded...

Many little girls dream of princesses dressed in gowns. Politically correct or not, it doesn't change the fact little girls tend to love textiles, enjoy the feel of satin and appreciate the...

For a clever and creative addition to any little girl's wardrobe, try making a ladybug skirt. The sewing is simple on this boutique skirt, but fun details add personality and character without...

It's not difficult to make cute T-shirt dresses for an adult or a child. Sew holiday-themed dresses to go with any occasion or select novelty prints that match the wearer's personality. You can...

The first thing many budding fashion designers learn to make are dresses, which are extremely versatile in terms of design variety. Dresses can come in many different lengths, with different...