Sewing

Are you one of those people that like to make gifts for other people, rather than purchasing a present for them? If so, you may have considered making a hat for a friend or loved one. Hat making...

Potholders, or hot pads, are useful for protecting your table or counter from hot pots or dishes, and for protecting your hands. You may want to sew your own potholders if you want to use a...

Place mats are a simple sewing project with an endless amount of variations. You can make them from a single piece of fabric to keep things easy, or piece together patches of fabrics in any design...

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...

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...

Lapped zippers use a flap of fabric on one side to cover the zipper teeth, which can work well for delicate fabrics and fancy dresses. Lapped zippers are also often used in the sides of skirts....

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...

Sometimes a hem needs to be longer and there's not enough fabric for it. Or, sometimes a self-fabric hem is too heavy for the design of the garment. These are instances when you can apply hem...

Bias tape comes pre-folded in a wide variety of colors. You can purchase single-fold as well as double-fold bias tape. Or, you can make your own to get an exact match with the fabric you are...

Many people find it difficult to sew in a zipper and get it straight. It doesn't have to be that way at all. The following directions are so simple that a sewing novice can get the zipper put in...

Sewing a mitered corner is an easy way to remove bulk from the corners of seams and hems. Mitered corners are also an attractive way to add a binding to a quilt, and it provides a more finished...

Snap tape lets you apply an entire row of snaps all at once. The ball and socket portions of the snaps are mounted onto separate pieces of twill tape - balls on one piece, sockets on another. You...