Sewing

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...

If you like to read, do crossword puzzles or watch TV In bed, then a bed rest pillow is the most comfortable way to go. Trying to get your regular pillows around you to get comfortable just...

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...

Calculating yardage for curtains is an important first step before picking out fabric. It’s best to measure the window with the curtain rod you want to use already installed, since some...

European, or Euro, shams are fairly large, square pillows that are good for leaning against in bed. They can also be used as decorative accent pillows. Most Euro shams measure 26 inches square....

Diaper stackers are a useful and decorative nursery item that make great baby gifts. You can find really cute fabrics to suit just about any color scheme, and you can decorate the fabric with...

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...

Hats can make practical and fashionable winter wear. They’re easy to sew, and they make great gifts for family and friends. When you sew hats by hand, you can work wherever you’re...

You can sew simple curtains from any size fabric, but by using extra large 280 cm (about 110 inch) wide fabric, your curtains will have few or no seams. The fabric for curtains needs to be a...

Flanges are decorative fabric borders that look great on throw pillows for the living room or bedroom. You can add flanges to any pillowcase, but they work especially well with pillow shams that...

When you go to buy a zipper, you will notice they come in different lengths. This length actually only measures the distance from the zipper pull (the plastic or metal tab you pull to open or...

Pillowcases are an easy sewing project with simple, straight seams. To make a case for a standard or queen size pillow, you’ll need 1 yard of fabric. For a king size pillow, you’ll...

Accurate measurements are necessary in order to create a garment that's tailored and comfortable. Sometimes, however, a measuring tape isn't readily available or is just too obtrusive or...

A valance is a good choice for a window that you don’t necessarily want to cover but need a little something to soften the look of the frame or to place at the top of a long curtain to make it...

If you don't sew, or if you're a beginner, pillow shams are great projects to start with. They're easy to make and can be completed in minutes, so you can see the results of your work almost...

Anyone who's walked a baby knows the struggles of trying to keep a blanket over their wiggly little feet. You can solve that problem in one afternoon with this simple pattern. So easy, you can sew...

This basic bib-type apron is knee length and has fabric ties around the waist and at the neck. This simple sewing project is great for beginners and makes a wonderful gift.