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Children love to have their own things, and an apron is perfect to protect their clothing. They may wear an apron for painting or crafts or for cooking with Mom. This child-size apron is easy to...

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 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.

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...

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...

Ribbon can make a simple yet decorative fringe for the edges of a throw pillow. Although it’s best to choose ribbon that compliments the fabric color, you may want to use several different...

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...

This simple book bag is cut from one piece of fabric, folded, stitched and hemmed. Add webbing for handles, and you are ready to embellish to suit your taste. It holds books, needlework projects,...

If you have a skirt that’s too tight around the waist, you can alter it using an insert. An insert adds a bit of extra fabric to the waist, hips or both so that the skirt will fit and be...

You can add extra triangles or strips of fabric to a skirt to make it larger and more comfortable in the waist or the waist and hips. The altered skirt will generally look best if you use two...

Making a dog leash is actually quite simple and a lot of fun! Follow the instructions below to make a fabric dog leash. Basic sewing skills required.

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,...