Sewing

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...

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 are not easy to find in stores, so if you want one, your only options are to shop around for a drawstring bag you may never find, or create one in your favorite color and size. ...

Elastic is often used in the waists of garments such as skirts, shorts and pants to make them easy to pull on. These types of garments can be easier for beginners to sew, since adding a casing for...

Sewing quilted fabric is a simple process for the beginning quilter. While the fabric is thicker, the steps for pinning and sewing remain the same. Take extra precaution to make sure your fabric...

Aprons are a simple, but practical, sewing project. You can buy an apron pattern, or simply cut and sew your own. Bib aprons are the most common apron style since they provide the most coverage...

When you are making a garment bag or some other project and wish to jazz it up a little, add some ribbon trim. Ribbon isn't terribly expensive, and yet it can add a striking dash of color. Read...

Want to know how to hem those too long bell bottom jeans? It's a moderately easy task to accomplish. Learn how to use a strange but helpful tool to make it even easier!

Inserts allow you to add extra fabric to a skirt to make it larger and more comfortable. Before you can pin inserts to the skirt, you’ll need to measure your waist and the skirt, decide...

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...

Before you can sew a zipper to a garment, bag or piece of fabric, you need to pin it in place. Centered zippers, which use a small flap of fabric on each side to cover the zipper, are the easiest...

Cloth grocery bags have become a necessity due to landfill capacities. Make your own bags from sturdy cloth and add all of the pockets you think you will need. With a few sewing skills and few...

Sewing a button by hand is a simple task that everyone should be able to do. It only takes a few seconds to make sure you don't pop out of your clothes in an embarrassing way. Here are the simple...

Making a drawstring bag is an excellent project for beginning sewers, and drawstring bags can be a very handy thing to have around. They can be made in a variety of sizes, and can be used as...