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Use two flat bedsheets in any pattern you like to make this attractive, European-style duvet cover.
Sewing buttons on is a handy thing for you to be able to do, and it is easier than it may seem.
Do you ever loose a button on your shirt? Since most of us have expanding waistline these days, don't you want to know a better way to keep your buttons on your garments? What about your...
From time to time, you'll need to sew a new buttonhole on your clothes. Here is a quick and easy approach to sewing buttonholes.
Making your own shower curtain is a way to get exactly what you want in style and décor. Creating your own style is easy enough for even the beginner seamstress to do. For a basic pattern,...
Buttonholes aren't difficult to make, especially if you have the correct tools. You just need to practice your technique before you try it out on a sewing project!
When your knitting pattern calls for buttonholes, it's best to get the buttons first to see how large you need to make the hole. Sometimes knitted buttonholes can be a bit ragged, but you can...
Cuff links look great when you really want to dress up your suit. So great, in fact, that when you want to wear cuff links, choose them first and get the shirt and tie to match them. Cuffs secured...
Making a tiered skirt from old skirts is not only a fun sewing project, but also a wonderful way to recycle clothing. Any old skirts can be used to make the new skirt. They could belong to you or...
A bound buttonhole creates a finished look for any type of jacket. It's especially good for a heavier weight fabric or one that may ravel. Bound buttonholes are easy to make, but they do take a...
Sewing buttonholes by hand can create a smoothly finished buttonhole. It does take more time to do by hand, but if you are intimidated by doing it on a machine, you may find this method quicker.
Lycra has found its way into many types of fabrics, both woven and knits. Its stretchiness makes many garments more comfortable to wear. Don't be intimidated by Lycra. Once you know how to sew...
Bound buttonholes are generally sewn into blazers and jackets to give them a polished look. Bound buttonholes are best suited for an experienced seamstress. Practice making oversized buttonholes...
Buttonholes can be challenging for new sewers. It's important to do the first step of marking the buttonhole correctly and check your work because there's no going back once a buttonhole is begun....
Get an introduction on how to sew a bound buttonhole; get professional tips and advice on methods and techniques for sewing your own bedroom accessories in this free instructional video.
How to understand different types of buttonholes to sew; get professional tips and advice on methods and techniques for sewing your own bedroom accessories in this free instructional video.
How to make buttonholes for sewing a shoe bag; get professional tips and advice on sewing methods and techniques in this free instructional video.
More on how to make buttonholes for sewing a shoe bag; get professional tips and advice on sewing methods and techniques in this free instructional video.
Buttonholes are one of the more complicated parts of sewing but one of the most basic closures for a garment. It is one of the final steps required when making a garment, but also one of the most...
Here is a very easy and simple way to make a beautiful canopy for any bunk bed. It will be a delightful addition to any bedroom, and will give a very chic look for not a lot of time or money. The...
Sewing your own dress shirt is a fairly simple project that any beginner to intermediate stitcher can complete. Classic button-down dress shirts are versatile for both men and women, and require...
A belt pouch is not only practical, it can be very stylish. When a belt pouch is made from an attractive print, you will have an accessory that is fun to wear. Whether to complete a costume or to...
A T-shirt can be turned into a cardigan by simply cutting through the middle of the front and sewing buttons and buttonholes down the middle edges of the fabric. A button-hole attachment on a...
Sewing a dress together involves closing the darts for a tight fit, sewing buttonholes down the front panel, joining the front and back pieces, adding the sleeves and hemming the raw edges....
A dress shirt can be of the finest quality. It can be fashionable and just the right color to complement your designer tie, but if it's tucked in your pants in a way that makes you look like you...
When attaching cuff links, make sure to check all of the way around the cuff to make sure that it's even. Find out how to work with buttonholes when attaching cuff links with help from an image...
Very few items in a woman's wardrobe are more versatile than a jean jacket. Made of durable denim, you can dress up your jean jacket with slacks or a skirt, or you can dress it down with jeans or...
Hanging curtains with a rod is a traditional way to hang curtains. You can create a unique look hanging curtains from doorknobs. Using this method, the curtains can be pulled open to the sides,...
When you make your own banded shower curtain, you'll have the freedom to mix solids and patterns, join a bright color to a neutral or use two shades of the same color. Whatever fabrics you decide...