StepByStep Index

Everything You Need to Understand Fabric Grain and Grainlines
Fabric grain is a commonly used term. Here you'll find everything you need to understand what fabric grain and grainline is, how to recognize fabric that is not on straight grain, and how you can straighten fabric grain line.

Sew a 3D Star Christmas Tree Ornament
Sew a simple Christmas tree ornament that has dimension and beads using these free step by step directions. Use this ornament to celebrate a marriage or baby's first Christmas.

Sew a Simple Tote Bag With a Secure Center Section
A tote bag is perfect for travel and shopping but how would it be if you could have a secure pocketbook section in a simple tote bag? Perfect and you'll find free directions to sew your own tote bag with a secure center section here.

Complete Step by Step Directions to ChangeJeans in to a Jeans Skirt
Learn how to change jeans in to a skirt following these step by step directions with photos to show you how to change jeans into a skirt.

Sew Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles
Free Patterns and Directions to Sew Insulated Totes For Soda & Water Bottles Use these free patterns and directions to sew insulated totes For soda and water bottles. Keep your bottled beverage cold! water bottle keep cold beverage soda insulate insulating free pattern sew sewing pattern directions how to

Sew a Curtain Valance with Scallop Edges
Sew a scallop edged curtain valance with these free step by step directions. Save money and sew the curtains you want instead of your limited selection at the store.

Sew a Fabric Coupon Box
Don't spend money to buy a coupon box. Use these free directions and pattern to sew a durable fabric box to hold your coupons.

Pattern and Directions to Sew a Felt Christmas Stocking Ornament
This cute homemade felt stocking Christmas tree ornament can be personalized with names and the year... making them a great way to also label packages.

Free Pattern and Directions to Sew an Insulated Lunch Sack
Sewing a special or personalized lunch sack is a great way to eliminate more trash in our landfills, use up small pieces of fabric and keep lunch safely insulated until lunchtime. Find a free pattern and free step by step directions to sew an insulated lunch bag here.

How to Hand Sew a Backstitch for Strong Durable Hand Sewing
You can mend and sew without a sewing machine if you know how to sew strong durable hand stitch that will hold in even the most strenuous situation. A backstitch is the perfect solution. Learn how to sew a back stitch here.

Mend a Pressed Open Seam with Hand Sewing
Repair a busted seam with strong, durable and reliable hand sewing. It's not impossible if you know how to mend a seam.

Free Directions to Sew a Welcome Spring Yard Flag
Learn how to sew a flag for your yard and the possibilities are endless. These techniques make it possible to make any flag for your yard.

All You Need to Know About a Thread Chain
A thread chain is a sewing technique that is rather simple. Learn what thread chain is, how to sew a thread chain and why you would use a thread chain here.

Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Tooth Fairy Pillow
You'll find a free pattern and directions to sew a tooth fairy pillow that makes a great gift to sew for an older sibling at a baby shower or a second baby that has everything.

Twisting Pin Tucks as a Decorative Pillow Front or Garment Detail
You've probably seen them, now you can learn how to make twisting pin tucks with these free directions which can be used for a pillow front or a garment inset.

Sew a Homemade Angel Christmas Tree Ornament
Homemade Christmas tree ornaments are my passion. Here's free directions to sew a homemade angel ornament.

How to Wind a Sewing Machine Bobbin
The sewing machine needs thread on the bobbin. Learn the basics of threading a sewing machine bobbin here.

Sew a Yo-Yo Doily
Seems like a simple deal until you start to join them. Read my solution to join yo-yos here.

Sew a See Through, Breathable, Screen Beach Bag
These free directions to sew a see through breathable bag will have you sewing a great beach bag using screen as a material. No more moldy towels because you didn't empty the beach bag in time.

How to Hand Sew a Blanket Stitch or Buttonhole Stitch
A blanket stitch can do more than trim a blanket. Yo-yos are a great place to experiment with learning how to sew a blanket stitch.

Free Directions to Sew a Long Fabric Scarf
You see them everywhere, a loose fabric scarf creating a detached cowl neck look. You'll find free directions to sew your own extra long fabric scarf and save money here.

Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Fish Shaped Cat Toy
A free pattern to sew a fish shaped cat toy for your own cat or to donate to your local animal shelter to keep an abandoned cat busy and happy.

Sew a Dog Bone Dog Toy with this Free Sewing Pattern
Use this free sewing pattern to sew a dog bone to keep your dog busy and happy.

A Potholder That Doubles as an Oven Mitt
An easy to sew, free pattern and directions to sew a pot holder that doubles as an oven mitt with easy to follow step by step directions can be found here.

Valentine's Fabric Heart Treat Bag Or Purse
Follow these free directions to sew a great bag to collect Valentine's Day cards or as an accessory for Valentine's Day. Tell them you love them, surprise them with a bag full of treats on their door.