Sewing

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...

Here is an easy way to avoid the problem young tap dancers have when the ribbon tie on their tap shoes comes undone during their tap lessons or, worse yet, in the middle of a performance. ...

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...

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...

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

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. ...

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...

Pockets that look like watermelon slices can be an adorable addition on the front of kids’ overalls, and on aprons or summer tote bags. To make the watermelon pocket, you need a piece of...

Making your own tutu can be a challenging project. But don't let the girls have all the enjoyment of tackling this craft. You can just as easily make a male tutu for any men you know that enjoy...

Placemats can be a great way to add a special touch to your holiday table. They’re simple to sew, and you can make them from any type of holiday fabric, including cotton novelty prints,...

Aprons are not only practical, they can also be stylish. Vintage aprons often had ruffles, lace, rickrack, fitted bodices or interesting shapes. You can find a vintage apron pattern in some 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...

Terry cloth is a thick, absorbent material that works great for making bibs. You can buy terry cloth at the fabric store, or save money by cutting up an old towel. Terry cloth bibs can be as...

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...

Because the user of a garment bag will be repeatedly putting in and taking out hangers from the garment bag, the opening for the hanger needs to be reinforced to keep it from fraying. An easy way...

Everyone has shirts and tank tops laying around that they never wear anymore. All that is standing between you and a great new purse is a little sewing. With one tank top, you can create a quick...

Want to make your own designer dog leash? Now you can, but without the designer price. The following instructions walk you through making a simple yet stylish nylon and ribbon dog leash. Basic...

Instead of buying a mass-produced pincushion from your local fabric or craft shop, get creative and make one yourself. All you need are a few supplies to create a sewing notion in which to stick...