Sewing

As much fun as it is to create your own clothes, costumes and crafts, it can also be expensive. Follow these steps to cut down on your fabric and craft cost at Joann Fabric and Crafts.

Whether you need fabric for a home decoration project or an item of clothing, it can be hard to find the right fabric online without seeing it in person. But, buying fabric online is convenient...

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...

Dobby fabric comes in a wide variety of materials, textures, colors and patterns. It's used in everything from diapers to home decor, and it appears in basic polo shirts as well as high-end linens...

Finding the right side of fabric can be difficult at times. Many fabrics have right and wrong sides that may look identical. The right side of fabric is the face side, the side that shows on a...

Versatility and economy are called for if you have limited space to store special holiday linen. Get the most for your money and your storage space by making this simple reversible table runner...

By making a reversible vest, you can choose two different fabrics for the same vest, and wear either one depending on your outfit or the style you want that day. Choose fabrics that are the same...

Using the right iron temperature for the type of fabric you have will help make your ironing as effective as possible, and protect the fabric from scorching or getting damaged. While some fabrics...

Lots of great fabrics have some stretch to them, including t-shirt knits, fleece and even stretch velvet. These fabrics can be fun and easy to work with. They generally don’t ravel, making...

One of the most fun parts of making a quilt is choosing the fabrics. Whether you use up scraps you already have, or buy fabrics especially picked for a particular quilt, the fabric you choose...

Sewing can save you money and not just by letting you make your own clothing. If you know where to look, you can find discounts on threads, fabrics and other supplies.

Cloth diapering is an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to disposable diapers, which are expensive and can be wasteful. However, the start-up cost for cloth diapers can be...

Choose any durable fabric you want for slipcovers, then consider how the color, texture and design of the fabric will blend in with the rest of your room.