Sewing

Sewing requires a pattern for almost anything you want to sew, and the easiest way to sew is to use a pattern that is purchased. Finding a pattern you like and want to work with is only half the...

Sewing without preparing the fabric ends in disappointment, so if you want to be a good seamstress, prepare the fabric before you sew for best results. Preparing the fabric will help assure that...

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...

You never know when you might need a quick hooded costume for a theater production, Halloween costume, or any event that requires a medieval hooded look. It's the perfect Little Red Riding Hood,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Understitching gives your seam a nice finish--particularly a curved neckline--since it keeps the lining or facing from rolling toward the outside and helps the seam allowance to lie flat without...

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...

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...

Most leg warmers are knit, or made by cutting the feet off tall socks. However if you'd like yours to stand out, you can sew them as well. Here's how.

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...

Who says sleep masks have to be boring? You can make a sleep mask as simple or as ornate as you wish with these easy to follow instructions.

Vinyl is a fabric-like material that is a plastic. It is one of the most useful plastics that has ever been developed. Vinyl is a durable material. It is inexpensive to manufacture. It is used in...

Make a cushion cover and add a splash of color to a room or update an old cushion that has worn out fabric. This is a pretty easy project that should not take too much time to complete. I...

A tote bag is a useful accessory to any lady's wardrobe. You can even take one along during spring break. You can make several of these spring time totes to make each outfit stand out. These can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pencil skirts are stylish and easy to create if you know how to sew. Pair your pencil skirt with a hip length blouse to create a dressy little outfit you'll want to show off. Follow these steps to...

A popular choice in costume and dress-up fun, princess dresses come in many styles and designs. While the more complex, time-consuming styles are often relegated to Renaissance fairs and costume...

Sewing a cushion for a bench is not as difficult as you might think if you already have some basic knowledge of sewing. In fact, you can even turn a coffee table into a bench by sewing a cushion!

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,...

When heading to a special party or formal event a sensible gift to bring is the classic bottle of wine. While often the big choice is based on which wine you bring, now there is an added touch of...

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...

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...

Making stuffed toys for your baby or toddler is not difficult. You can either purchase material from a fabric store or use fabric you already have around the house. Stuffed toys can be any shape...

When it comes to lingerie, no woman should be without three or four sexy little nightgowns to heat up the nights. Nightgowns like these can be purchased for a moderate price, and most of the time...

Drawstring Bags come in various shapes and sizes. The bags themselves could be considered as gifts. Most people use candy -filled drawstring bags as gift favors at weddings. These cute bags look...

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...

Learning to embroider and create beautiful designs on fabric can be a fun challenge. Embroidery, also called needlework or needlepoint, is the art of creating designs and pictures on fabric using...

Quilts can be very intricate, but there are also quilts that are simple enough for the beginner. The quilt top can be pieced from many different pieces of fabric or it can be a simple patchwork...

Slip cover corners are simple to make. This article will teach you to make an envelope slip cover with mitered corners.

Bias binding is used to edge curved and straight fabric edges, such as the potholder pictured above. String ties and hanger-loops can also be fashioned from bias binding. The traditional way for...

French knots, part of the decorative embroidery category, are dainty, rosebud-like stitches that can be found on a variety of fabric surfaces. They are easy to learn, though it takes practice to...

If you want cute, practical pot holders, it's easy to make them yourself. They'll match your decor, and you won't have to spend ten dollars on a single potholder that refuses to bend because it's...

Photo quilts are blankets comprised of photographs that have been printed onto fabric squares and then sewn together. They are popular as keepsakes and gifts, and are sometimes also called "memory...

Learn how to sew a blind stitch. This is a sewing technique where the stitches hide if they are done correctly.

This is a simple case that can be made with scraps of fabric to hold your crochet hooks together.