Sewing

The same heat that makes curling irons so effective at styling hair also makes it difficult to put them away after use. You have to wait for the iron to cool off before you store it. Often this...

If you want to take advantage of the benefits of organic wool mattress pads, but you don't have the budget to purchase one ready-made, you can make your own. Among their many benefits, wool...

If you need to adjust the leg length on a pair of men's pants, you should know how to create a blind stitch hem. This sewing technique creates an invisible, neat hem that will give your men's...

Sew fabric gift bags from scraps for a recycle crafts project. Kids just love to have a bag to put their little items in--even boys like a fabric gift bag. Gift bags are so easy to make, you can...

A classic old-fashioned window treatment is the Priscilla curtain. They have a country style that people enjoy using to decorate kitchen, bathroom and living room windows. These curtains offer...

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...

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...

If you are looking for a simple gift to sew, try making your own wine glass coaster cozies as an easy hostess gift or for personal use. The coasters prevent glass ring stains and drips and make it...

A stitch regulator is a tool used in quilting to ensure even and accurate stitches. While many quilters are accustomed to making the stitches without the aid and guidance of a machine, this modern...

Pillows can add warmth and style to any room. The fabric choices of a pillow dictate the style they present. A favorite sewing method among many craftspeople is using prairie points. Adding these...

The true mark of a beautifully sewn garment is often in the details. Aside from neat stitching and proper construction, small ornamental touches can add quality and sophistication to a project....

Pillows add interest and dimension to your living room couch, chairs or bedroom. Decorative pillows can be created in a variety of styles that range from plain fabric, to ruffled edges and...

Create homemade boy and girl dolls for your little ones to play with. Rag dolls are simple to make and can be created in any style you choose. Homemade dolls are loved for their charming...

Many of us have sewing machines capable of creating decorative stitches. In fact, machines with a variety of stitch possibilities have been manufactured since the 1950s. Learning to use decorative...

Specific machine seams work well for different fabrics and applications. Learning more about the different types of seams your machine offers can help you to sew well, create beautifully finished...

Window treatments look better and hang better when the corners are mitered instead of simply folded in a square. The mitered corners provide a more professional and tailored look to the curtains....

Digitizing pictures or designs to embroider consists of scanning a design into a computer or using an already digitized design found on the Internet. These digitized designs must then have the...

Old-fashioned milk filter dolls, made from filters used on dairy farms and store-bought, plastic dolls, delighted young girls in the early 1950s. These dolls were often used to decorate teenagers'...

Sometimes you just can't seem to find a dust ruffle in the color you need to match your decor -- Or if you do find it, it is far to expensive to purchase. Using these easy instructions, you can...

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...

Stretching out almost the length of a yard, a double oven mitt will not only protect your hands but also can wrap around even the largest of casserole dishes, catching drips and giving the cook an...

Owning and using a serger sewing machine brings a new level of professionalism and quality to your sewing. However, the machine may at first seem incredibly daunting, with its multiple spools and...

Ribbon pillows are an easy way to decorate and personalize your space. They involve weaving strips of material in a checker pattern. Ribbon pillows allow you to choose any (and as many) colors you...

Add storage to your couch pillows and keep all those little things in reach while your relaxing on your couch. Extra storage pockets can built right into your couch pillow covers with little...

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...

Recliners are often the most-used piece of seating furniture in a home. The upholstery fabric becomes worn sooner than in other chairs because of the heavy use and how it is used. The user slides...

Sewing penny rugs is a time honored craft. For centuries women have hoarded scraps of wool and fabric to cut into shapes and sew by hand to charming penny rugs. Scraps of wool fabric and felt are...

Austrian shades add volume to a window. They are made in a way that allows them to remain scalloped at the lower edge and gathered even when in the lowered position. The fabric required to make an...

Mug rugs are coasters that add a special touch to your home or office. Old flannel shirts or colored T-shirts make effective mug rug coasters because of their ability to soak up moisture from cold...

A curtain swag is used to dress up the curtain panels and hide any hardware. The ruffle swag curtain can be effective in adding texture and depth to a window treatment. The ruffle can be visually...

Invisible zippers create subtle closures for dresses, dress pants, and skirts. While not truly invisible, they are hardly noticeable on the outside of the garment and blend easily into the seam....

If you have an old baby bumper pad that you would like to reuse for a new baby, all you have to do is wash it in hot water in the washing machine with a color-safe bleach. Dry it in the dryer and...

Lace flowers are a beautiful addition to your look. You can make hair ties with them, or add them to clothing. You can decorate accessories or add stems and make a bouquet. The possibilities are...

There are many reasons to sew your own canvas accessories for your boat, according to Karen Lipe, author of "The Big Book of Boat Canvas: A Complete Guide to Fabric Work on Boats," including the...

Christmas is a season for decorations and handmade items. We often recycle, and sew Christmas stockings from fingertip towels. This is our own personal recycling pattern we wanted to share. You...

The ability to create a cover stitch is coveted by sewers everywhere who yearn to create a professional finish on their projects. The stitch is both decorative and functional, according to sewing...

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...

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...

Create a hanging hand towel in less than an hour for yourself or to give as a gift. The towels are easy to make and require few supplies. Hand sew the towel together if a sewing machine is not...

Appliques are a fun way to embellish clothing and household items. Different colors and textures in the applique fabric can give the finished product a completely new look. Applique is also a...

Fabric flowers make wonderful embellishments for pillows, scarves, tea cloths, clothing--the possibilities are endless. Their are several types of fabric flowers to make, in fact, and with enough...

Lingerie elastic, also called fold over elastic, is the narrow, stretchy trim that encases the edges of many styles of panties, and sometimes forms the edging and shoulder straps on tank tops. It...

Buying high-quality lined drapes for every window in your home can be costly. If you make them by hand, though, you can choose the exact fabric, lining and style you want for a fraction of the...

Shower caddies are popular gifts for college students facing the prospect of either sharing a semi-private bath or a dorm-hall bathroom. The design should not only be rugged, but also...

Pillows are little stuffed casings that can set a theme or liven up the blandest of rooms. Tassels on a pillow can give a living room a touch of class, whereas animal-shaped pillows in a child's...

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...

Finding the right door panel curtains for your French doors can be difficult, but sewing them at home is quite easy. You can use the same door panel instructions to make a panel for a single glass...

According to The Independent, after waning years, sewing machines are making a come back among sewers. The parts of the sewing machine should be recognizable for easy usage.

Sewing machines predate household electricity, so they are relatively simple machines; a few main parts create a lock stitch to hold two pieces of fabric together. The modern sewing machine uses...

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....