Sewing

Having cold hands and fingers is not fun. Sometimes it is so cold outside that mittens and gloves just don't cut it. Hand warmers can help keep your hands warm and toasty! Not only are they...

This cute bunny headband has flexible ears that can be bent into any pose you like. It's ideal for a Halloween costume or for school or church plays, and dress-up fun at home or day care. It...

I frequently want to give someone a handmade gift but I don't sew nor do I have a sewing machine. My daughter showed me how to make a throw (personal-sized blanket) without having to make a...

So maybe you have bought your first sewing machine, Well the next thing would be to learn how to use it and then decide on starting on a project. Before you start your new project, have you done...

If you are reading this article, you probably are thinking of starting to sew and are wondering what type of machine to buy. Well i recently went through the same thing and this is what i did.

Need a quick and easy project for any holiday? This project is ideal for both beginners and veteran stitchers. For beginners, it only requires a regular sewing machine, and no fitting or...

Sometime you have perfect good chairs that just don't match anymore. Or wicker furniture that looks great but isn't comfortable to sit in. Don't throw it away, just make a new chair cushion for...

With this guide, you will learn how to make your own quilt block template to use in cutting quilt pieces.

Have you ever wanted to embroider something but found out that no one has made a pattern for it yet? Have you ever dreamed of making a unique embroidery? It's really not too hard. And, with a...

This deign proceeds like an applique design except that instead of stitching to a background fabric, you are stitching it to water soluble stabilizer. Hoop adhesive backed water soluble...

Tshirts are very popular for embroidering but can pose some problems for design selection, hooping and stabilizing. Here are some tips to make your embroidery successful.

This is the process I followed to get as much fabric as I could from a shirt. True a few of the pieces are only 2 1/2 inches wide, but if you need 2 inch square patches, it is perfect.

This will explain how to remove an embroidery design or monograming from a piece of clothing, bag, towel, etc. It's not an easy process and patience is needed. Good luck and I hope my article...

To make your own easy design on fabric try bleach discharging.

To create a baby crib blanket without a pattern, simply visit your fabric store and locate pre-printed blanket panels. There are two types of panels, pre-printed and pre-printed, quilted. The...

Having trouble with this? Sometimes a sewing machine needle breaks, and you have to change it out. You should also change needles when you sew on different weights of cloth. If you're sewing...

A tea cozy is a cover for your teapot, which will keep the kettle warm or simply cover it when not in use. Traditionally they are knitted and resemble winter caps, but you can make a quick tea...

Are you one of those people that like to make gifts for other people, rather than purchasing a present for them? If so, you may have considered making a hat for a friend or loved one. Hat making...

Using your Rotary Mat and Ruler to Cut 45° Angles

Quilters are always looking for quick, easy and accurate methods for various processes in their quilt making. That's what makes the Rotary Cutter such a powerful tool! This article will show you...

Q: I have a quilt that I want to make into something different. How do I take sections of blocks out of the quilt without ruining the fabric? A: There are several steps in this process, and if...

Often you will want to display your quilt - or wall hanging - in a show or on a wall in your house. The question, then, is how to accomplish that. Well, you can just add a hanging sleeve onto the...

The first step to threading your Kenmore sewing machine is to load the bobbin. Whether your Kenmore bobbin opens on the side or is a top-loading machine, most machines have a bobbin winder located...

You can use old ties that are no longer being worn as belts, headbands, handles on bags, draft stoppers, draw strings, doll clothes, sew them together side by side to make vests, skirts, pillow...

Varieties of cotton cloth include denim, chambray, terrycloth, twill, seersucker and corduroy. All are made using the same basic process: the fibers of a cotton plant are harvested and spun into...

Trolling motors are electric motors that fishermen and others use when they want to move their boat around the water but make a minimum of noise while doing it. Trolling motors also allow users to...

To start the process of making yarn, fibers are first pulled apart from their bundles and cleaned if needed. For different types of yarn, different fibers are blended together as they are pulled...

A quilt rack is a good way to display quilts in your home. They come in many shapes, styles and sizes, and they are either made from natural wood, stained, varnished or painted. Discover the...

Creating custom college jerseys is a fun way to have something to wear to your school sports games to show your team spirit and support. Custom college jerseys aren't limited to sports though...

A round bottom purse or bag is quite fashionable and easy to make. A purse or bag of this style can be made to hold as much, or as little, of your personal items as you'd like. Once you make one...

Sweatshirts have become increasingly fashionable, and you can create your own if you know how to use a sewing machine. The steps below will show you how to make a farm scene sweatshirt using...

Whether you are a mother of a 10-year-old who wants to learn to sew, or a beginning adult, sewing is a skill that will be used for a lifetime. Once you learn the basics, you will be able to use...

Make a standard pillow case with construction and cut in mind. A standard pillow case is 20 by 30 inches, consisting of the body and the band. Acquire 1 ½ yards of fabric to make the body and...

For those of you that do not know what Thread Banging is, you probably have done it many times before if you are into crafting or sewing. It is getting pieces of clothing or other fabric, knits,...

Making your own baby bedding has it's perks. There are thousands of different fabrics that can be used for bedding. The only limit you have is your ambition.

In today's economy you are always trying to find the cheapest way to get what you need. Clothing patterns at the fabric store will run anywhere from $5-$20, plus you still need to pay for the...

Ribbon can be used in numerous craft and sewing projects. In this simple sewing project, ribbons create a striped design for a blanket. Using 1 1/2 inch satin ribbons and a piece of soft fleece...

Drapes that use an interlining have a layer of batting between the outer fabric and the lining fabric, similar to a quilt. This makes the drapes thicker and less see-through, and gives them more...

Baby bonnets can be used on baby dolls or on babies. Bonnets protect babies from the sun, too. Typically during baptisms babies will wear a bonnet to dress up their outfit. Making a simple baby...

Slipcovers can give any old couch, sofa, chair or loveseat a new look. Why buy new couches or expensive slipcovers when they can be done in the comfort of your own home and for much less. With...

If you want to create an embroidered patch in the manner of Girl Scout patches and don’t have a $3,000 embroidery machine, here’s how to do it by hand. As long as you can pull a needle in and out,...

If you are already saving money by bringing your own lunch to work or school, you can save even more by making a reusable lunch bag. Quit tossing those ugly brown paper bags every day. Start...

Fleece is a wonderful material to work with when it comes to sewing projects. It's warm, it's stretchy and it's versatile. Not only that, it's easy to use. Because it's lightweight, it's the...

If you like to sew but can never find the supplies you need, today might be the day to make a sewing box. While your sewing box may or may not be a great artwork in itself, it can help keep your...

Whether you're looking to accessorize your own home or personalize a gift, learning to hand-sew monograms can be a nice touch. You can leave your mark on all sorts of things that can't be...

Rockers are comfortable to sit on and rock yourself to sleep in, but there's no denying a rocker is much more comfortable when it has a soft cushion on it. Follow these steps to make cushions for...

Most everyone knows key chains are made to hold keys. They wouldn't be called key chains if they weren't. But what fun are those key holders if you can't hang your little trinkets and stuffed toys...

Even beginner knitters can use their new skills to work in a whole rainbow of colors. Whether you know just how to knit or can both knit and purl, that's all you need to make a beautiful...

In today's economy, the price of everything has increased, including the cost of fabrics for seamtresses, designers and crafters. Now is the time to get creative and hunt down bargains in...

So you have a hole in the sleeve of your favorite shirt. You're not going to throw that shirt away because it's your favorite, and you know a patch will cover that hole nicely. What you should do...