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Follow these steps to make a quick and easy tablecloth for a square or rectangular table.
In hand sewing, the backstitch is similar to the slip stitch, but its backward stitching pattern offers more reinforcement to the seam. Learn the backstitch, starting underneath the fabric and...
Hand stitch when you do not have access to a sewing machine or when your sewing task requires a more delicate touch. Stitch in the direction that is most comfortable for you ' right to left or...
With hundreds of choices, selecting stitches for a particular design presents an opportunity to exhibit your artistic flair. In the end, whatever looks best to you is the combination that works.
Frequently done in black, the basic backstitch - a continuous chain of overlapping stitches - outlines an embroidered design. The backstitch appears frequently in black work embroidery, a...
Eyelet embroidery stitches, especially when worked around a tiny hole, produce a lacy effect.
Curtains in author Mark Twain's Connecticut mansion sparkled with thousands of tiny beads embroidered onto the fabric. For a touch of Victorian elegance, add beads as you sew.
Whether it's in a sleeve, a pant leg or the bodice of a blouse, the principles for repairing a split seam are the same.
Sewing by hand is an easy and inexpensive way to make your own garments, mend items and create unique craft projects. Using the backstitch enables you to securely attach two pieces of fabric or...
You should already have the cell phone case cut out before you begin sewing it. Make certain that you have also cut the handle out of the fabric. See related eHow, "How to Cut Out a Pattern for a...
Throw pillows don't have to be the same boring color to match your décor. Put some different colors together and jazz up your rooms. You probably have some old fabric sitting around that would be...
Bandana pillows can spice up a room with inexpensive colorful accents. Create a pillow using two matching bandanas with contrasting colors or patterns. Completely change the decor of a family...
Of all the parts of a drawstring backpack, the casing that houses the drawstring cord is most important since it bears the most wear and tear. Your child's backpack gets a lot of use, so take time...
Create the perfect sized pillow for your child's favorite doll. Add pretty trim of matching pieces of fabric to make a blanket. If there's more fabric left over, stitch up a small carrying case...
Making pillows is a great way to add a personal touch to home décor. Store-bought pillows are expensive and often aren't the right color or size needed. With basic know-how around a sewing...
If you enjoy embroidery or cross-stitching, it's important to know how to backstitch. A good backstitch can help you outline a picture or make neat letters.
Some instructions and techniques to sew the perfect dart into a garment. Darts can be used in the bust, waist, and hips for a better fit.
If you have to haul your laundry any distance to the washing machine, you know you need a durable laundry bag in which to carry it. You can easily sew a durable cotton laundry bag even if you have...
Cut a healthy piece of thread so that you can do a backstitch on your crochet bag closure. Learn how to crochet a bag from start to finish in this free crafts video.
When you find a rip in your seam and there's no time to repair it with a sewing machine, you can do it yourself with just a needle and thread. It takes a little more time, but you can sew a sturdy...
The backstitch is used in plastic canvas crafting. Mainly an outline stitch, it's done in the opposite direction than a normal running stitch. It's important to create this stitch properly, to...
Darts are one of the basic parts of sewing. Used in many types of garment, darts add shape. Although they are particularly used in women's clothing to add shape around the bust, they are also used...
Even if you own a sewing machine, it is useful to know a few hand sewing techniques. And if you are new to learning to sew, these stitches can be handy to know and can help you through most basic...
Most home sewing projects will, at some point, require the creation of buttonholes. Although many newer machines have features to make buttonhole sewing easier, many home crafters are working on...
Teddy bears can make thoughtful gifts for children and friends, and are often used as accessories in home decor. They are also versatile, as the design and fabric choices used in making a bear can...
Learning how to best tips: embroidery can be as simple as sitting down with a book or online instructions and practicing the basic stitches used when doing embroidery. Even though the art of...
Pillows are a nice accent in any home. If you can decorate them yourself, then you can add charm and sophistication to a room with little or no cost to you. In this article I will give simple...
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