Sewing

This cute bunny headband has flexible ears that can be bent into any pose you like. It's ideal for a Halloween costume or for school or church plays, and dress-up fun at home or day care. It...

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 a great project if you have an over abundance of tee shirts, a need for reusable tote bags, and desire to help make the Earth a greener place to live.

Making a hand sewn grommet in a piece of canvas is moderately easy. All you need are the correct tools and knowledge of a few basic stitches.

Coveting the class of days gone by? Recently engaged or married and looking to find a way to add your new initials to your surroundings? Create a monogram and embroider it! I rate this at...

Isn't it great to see your child smile and say "My Mommy(Daddy/Aunt/etc...) made this!" Making your own stuffed animals is as easy as 1-2-3. If you have a basic understanding of sewing...

If you need a very basic idea of how to do just enough sewing to get by and to mend your own clothes, then this is where you can learn the very basic techniques. By the time you finish reading...

So you have a hole in the sleeve of your favorite shirt. You're not going to throw that shirt away because it's your favorite, and you know a patch will cover that hole nicely. What you should do...

Learning to embroider and create beautiful designs on fabric can be a fun challenge. Embroidery, also called needlework or needlepoint, is the art of creating designs and pictures on fabric using...

Learn how to sew a blind stitch. This is a sewing technique where the stitches hide if they are done correctly.

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

Sewing a camisole is a relatively easy project for experienced sewers. A camisole made from voile is sexy and chic. Sheer fabrics need lining. The lining can be the same color as the sheer fabric,...

I love satin pillowcases. They're so soft and much easier on your hair than any other fabric. These instructions will get you two standard size cases. My family is requesting these all the time....

Crocheting Japanese patterns is easier than you might expect, even if you cannot read a word of Japanese. Japanese craft books and magazines rely on many images and charts, including charts for...

Many sewing machines come with a zigzag stitch, or even several types of zigzag stitches. Zigzag stitches are useful for helping prevent the cut edges of fabric from raveling, so you may want to...

You may need to remove stitches from a sewing project if you make a mistake, or if you need to pull out temporary basting stitches after you’ve completed the final sewing. The easiest way...

Diaper bags come in a wide variety of styles. By sewing a diaper bag, you can customize to be just the size and color you want. This tote bag style diaper bag is simple to sew and includes a row...

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...

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Learn how the do the basic knit stitch in this free series of home hobby videos from our knitting techniques expert.

When sewing a wedding dress or any other expensive garment, a mock-up needs to be made first out of muslin or any other inexpensive material. The woman then tries on the first draft of the dress...

Fabric ruffles are easy to make, and useful for a wide variety of sewing and craft projects. By making your own ruffled fabric trim, you can make the ruffles just the color and print you want, and...

In this age of green living, recycling everyday objects into something useful prevents waste and keeps objects out of our landfills. Here's how to turn an old tank top into a useful tote bag.

Dressmaking for dolls is a craft that's centuries-old. The lined bodice for a sleeveless doll dress uses both machine and hand stitching. Use a 12-inch stitch on the machine. Use small needlepoint...

A hemming stitch can be use if the hem allowance is finished with seam binding. It also useful if you don’t want the stitching to show on your fabric. Hemming stitches are usually used for...

When sewing a bikini, it is very important that the straps are sewn on the top correctly. The straps need to be very strong to support the stretchy material around the body. After you make the...

In this age of green living, many people don't want to wrap their lunch in wasteful products, such as aluminum foil, plastic wrap or sandwich bags. If you are crafty, you can make your own...

A catch stitch is a loose and relatively fancy stitch that is used to hold down edges. You may see this stitch used in sewing petticoats or undergarments. This stitch also comes in handy when...

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...

Pockets can be a handy addition to any apron, whether you want one big pocket (like overalls often have) or several small ones. You’ll probably want to make the pockets from the same type...

Boleros are short, cropped jackets that are often worn with evening dresses. Most boleros have short sleeves, but you can make one with three-quarter or long sleeves if you prefer. The bolero...

Jeans are probably the most versatile item of clothing in your closet because you can dress them up or down. However, you may find it difficult to find jeans that fit perfectly. If you have sewing...

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...

Sewing a blind stitch is relatively easy. This stitch comes in handy when you want to prevent ridges from showing at the hemline on the outside of the garment.

The slip stitch is an “invisible” hand sewing stitch with tiny stitches that are very hard to see. The thread between the stitches is hidden in the fold of the fabric. This makes the...

One of the simplest ways to add appliques to an outfit, costume, hat or bag is to use iron-ons. Fabric stores often have a wide variety of applique transfers, from cartoon characters and animals...

Neck openings are often finished by adding a facing (a piece of fabric that flips to the inside of the garment) or a collar, but you can also finish a costume by simply hemming the neck opening....

In most sewing projects, zippers are supposed to stay hidden under flaps of fabric. But for some projects, you may actually want the zipper to show. You may want to leave the zipper exposed when...

Most sewing machines have three ways you can adjust the stitches: the stitch length, the stitch style and the tension. You can use a long stitch length to baste (perfect for temporary stitches...

Before you begin sewing you may need to prep your sewing machine. You need to make sure that your sewing machine will work as smoothly as possible during the project.

Eyeglass covers also can protect your glasses or sunglasses from scratches and other damage. Make several covers to keep in your nightstand, your purse or your car. They are easy to sew, and you...

The Dutch Girl, or Sun Bonnet Sue, is a popular quilt for little girls and doll lovers. It is a simple quilt to put together by appliquéing the little Dutch Girls right on top of your fabric. The...

The zigzag stitch is a useful stitch to have on any sewing machine. You can use the zigzag stitch to finish seams and you can use it to make decorative stitches as well. It does take a bit of...

A typical seam is 5/8 inch wide and is straight. There are many ways you can finish this basic seam to make your garment look professionally finished. Here are the directions to do a few of the...

The instructions below will show you how to cast on and to make a knit stitch, also known as garter stitch. If you follow them exactly, you’ll complete a 7" by 9" block, which will be great...

A broken belt loop on denim jeans can seem tough to fix because of how thick denim fabric is. If you have a good sewing machine, however, you can obtain a heavy-weight needle and denim-strength...

If you know how to sew with a sewing machine, you can easily make a pair of pajamas. Just find a comfortable old pair of pajamas to use as a guide or buy a pattern. Either way, you can be lounging...

A centered zipper is for patterns that allow equal amounts of fabric on each side of the zipper. This is opposed to a lapped zipper, like in many pants patterns, where the zipper is hidden by an...