Sewing

There are numerous ways to stretch your wedding budget dollars. For example, you might wear a family heirloom wedding dress, or get a discount for buying all the bridal party dresses at the same...

When designing a slipcover that you will be making yourself, you might want to consider using a sheet instead of buying fabric. Depending on the size of the furniture you're covering, a sheet may...

Did your ex leave a bunch of ties behind? Is your hubby sick of some of his? Before you throw them away or donate, consider making a unique and flattering skirt for yourself.

Your boat seats have been built and padded, your colorful inserts are ready to install into the seat frames, and now you just need to cover the plywood with vinyl to match. It's easy to sew and...

Here's how to pad boat seats with Flags. Flags are the three padded inserts in the seat and leanback sewn in different vinyl colors--part of the overall color scheme in your boat. Flags in the...

Leather jackets are popular as club jackets for various groups. Many of these groups, such as motorcycle clubs or car clubs, offer patches that can be sewn onto the leather jackets. It's possible...

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...

Sewing a paisley necktie can be surprisingly complicated even though they seem like simple garments. With the right supplies and a little instruction an experienced sewer, however, can make a...

Velveteen is the perfect fabric for holiday attire as well as accessories. Soft and luxurious, velveteen comes in an outstanding array of jewel-tones to please just about anyone. The following...

Sewing with a sewing machine is a wonderful life skill to have. Not only can you save money by making your own clothes and home décor, but sewing can also be a relaxing and fun hobby that...

Velour is a knit fabric, usually cotton or polyester, with a dense, soft nap that makes it perfect for a cozy robe. Velour has a lot of "give," is exceptionally comfortable, affordable, easy to...

When sewing a wedding dress or any other expensive garment, a mock-up needs to be made first out of muslin or any other inexpensive material. The woman then tries on the first draft of the dress...

The tree of life quilt is an heirloom quilt pattern common among Amish quilts and others in the American quilting tradition. If you enjoy quilting, the tree of life quilt can be a suitable project...

Blankets can be a fun, practical project to sew whether you want to make an adorable baby blanket or an elegant queen-size bedspread. All you really need to design a blanket is a piece of paper...

A christening gown can add a beautiful touch to a very special ceremony. Although christening gowns take time to sew, having a christening gown that’s handmade by a loved one can make it...

Dressmaking for dolls is a craft that's centuries-old. The lined bodice for a sleeveless doll dress uses both machine and hand stitching. Use a 12-inch stitch on the machine. Use small needlepoint...

In traditional wedding etiquette, the mother of the bride picks out her dress first, and the mother of the groom picks a dress that coordinates with it. Some brides prefer that the mother’s...

For a fun craft project, try making a spiderweb quilt. It looks similar to other quilts, except the patterns make circular spiderweb shapes in each quilt square. If you're bored with making...

The arrangement of the squares and triangles of the Storm at Sea quilt give the illusion of rolling ocean waves. When looking at a finished Storm at Sea quilt you may feel overwhelmed, but when...

Personalized gifts add that special little something that people love and appreciate. This pocket pal blanket delighted both of my granddaughters and got many compliments. A few cuts, snips and...

If you’re experienced with sewing, you can fold a shirt to make a quick pattern for a new shirt or a costume. This technique works best for simple shirts and projects where you only need a...

If you’re experienced with sewing clothing, you can use an old, worn-out shirt to make a pattern for a brand new shirt. Since it’s not very practical to remove every seam of an old...

Sewing your own jeans allows you pick just the size, color and style you want. Fabric stores often carry various shades of blue, white and black denim, as well as denim prints. Although most...

The Irish Chain quilt pattern was developed in Ireland in the early 1800s. The earliest example of the pattern dates in America dates to 1807 and is stitched with linen thread typical of Irish...

The star struck quilt is a popular pattern. When you look at the finished quilt, it looks incredibly difficult. However, even a novice quilter can easily make this quilt. As with all quilts, the...

The collar of a shirt is its crowning glory. To get a professional look, the collar must be carefully cut, sewn and applied while being pressed each step of the way. Interfacing adds to the...

A machine embroidery design begins with some form of artwork that is adapted into a digital format, making it capable of communicating with the embroidery machine. When you know how to choose the...

You see the swimsuit on the mannequin and it looks gorgeous, but you put it on yourself and it just doesn't fit the same. So, you put it back and keep looking. You can search for the perfect beach...

Doll making is a fun hobby. Dream Dolls were popular in the early 70's. Inspired by iconic fashion dolls such as Madame Alexander, Dream Dolls were made with porcelain or plastic bodies, heads,...

Give the seams of your sewing project a finished look and prevent fabric from fraying with a French seam.

Native Americans--no matter what tribe they come from--do not consider their traditional clothing to be costumes; the proper terminology is regalia. Wing dresses are traditional women’s regalia,...

Prom is a great time to show off your own personal style. After all, it's probably the first time you'll get to wear a smoking hot dress to a social event! Even if you're on a tight budget, you...

If you have a sewing machine and a tape measure, you can make professional-looking draperies and spend less than half the amount of money that you would if you purchased drapes. All it requires is...

When it comes to provocative attire, latex clothes are the hottest thing around. They come in dozens of different colors and thicknesses, and you can create full-body jumpsuits, boots, skirts and...

No outfit design better suits a growing, squirming child than the onesie. This versatile piece covers sensitive baby parts while still allowing ample room to stretch and move about. Creating or...

A bassinet is often the first bed a baby knows after birth. It's the perfect size to put by mom's bed at night so she can monitor her newborn. Sewing your own bassinet bedding involves some...

Fat quarters refer to cloth that's been cut into 18 inch by 22 inch blocks. They allow quilters to cut pieces larger than the usual 9 inch squares. The larger size can assume more various shapes,...

An art quilt combines painting and quilting into one art form. Instead of using paint and brushes, the quilter uses fabrics to paint pictures. Read this eHow to create your own art quilts.

Making your own sewing project begins with choosing a pattern. While it's often easy to find a ready-made pattern at a fabric or craft store, sometimes the pattern you need is nowhere to be found....

The poodle skirt was a fashion icon of the 1950s. Whether you're going to a costume party or dressing up for a play, if you wear a poodle skirt, the people around you will automatically know what...

Many find machine quilting faster than the traditional hand quilting. A solid understanding of your sewing machine is a must, but the details and time you gain from machine quilting are worth it....

Bonnets were used in the 1700s and for many years afterwards. They cover only a woman's hair and ears, but not her forehead. Ribbons attached to the bonnet are tied securely underneath the chin to...

When you are driving and need to change the tunes in your car's CD player, having CDs right on your visor is not only convenient, but it keeps you from getting distracted when you should be...