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Free Sewing Projects For the Home

Here you'll find great free projects to sew for your home decorating desires.
Padded Pan Handle Pot Holder -- Hand Protection from Hot Pot Handles
Follow these free sewing directions to sew your own padded pan handle potholder that will protect your hand from the heat of an uninsulated pot handle.
Free Sewing Patterns to Sew Protection from Hot Dishes
Save up your scraps of fabric, your old towels and blankets to create potholders that match your curtains and aprons by sewing the free potholder, over mitts and table protectors provided here.
All About Sewing Your Own Flags
Sewing your own flag is a rewarding experience. Learn what you need to express your self, sew a family heirloom or learn about Betsy Ross and why she became famous for her flag sewing achievements.
How to Sew a SimpleThrow Pillow Cover
A simple way to change the look of a room is to change the cover on pillows. You'll find free directions to sew a simple pillow cover here.
Sew a Scallop Edges Curtain Valance
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.
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.
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.
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Free Directions to Sew an Oven Mitt
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew an Oven Mitt You'll find free directions to sew your own oven mitt here. Save money and have a mitt that matches your kitchen by sewing your own oven mitt. free pattern directions sew oven mitt match kitchen how to make
Free Directions to Sew a Custom Tablecloth
You'll find free directions to sew a custom round, square, oval or rectangle tablecloth here.
Potporri Pie! - - A Pie Made with Fabric and Potpourri
A free pattern and directions for making a Potpourri pie from fabric and potpourri.
Hanging Hand Towel with Ties
A hanging hand towel is the best way to always have the towel where you can find it. You'll find free directions and a pattern to sew a tie on hanging hand towel here.
Sew a Valentine's Day Flag
Spread the mood of the holiday into your yard and bring a smile to people who pass by your home, as well as those who came and go through your home, by decorating your yard with a Valentines Day Flag. Full directions and a free pattern can be found here.
Sew Your Own Curtains And Window Treatments
Sewing curtains and window treatments is an economical way to cover your windows and a great way yo learn basic sewing techniques. Measuring, pressing and straight sewing is the basis for almost all curtains and drapes.
Sew a Basket Liner for Any Basket
Baskets can be an inexpensive home decorating item, but do you know that they basket is made of safe materials? Keep contents in a basket safe and clean by sewing a liner for any basket. You'll find free directions to sew a basket liner for a round, sloped sided basket here.
Sew a Basket Liner for a Rectangle Basket
Baskets can be an inexpensive home decorating item, but do you know that they basket is made of safe materials? Keep contents in a basket safe and clean by sewing a liner for any basket. You'll find free directions to sew a basket liner for a round, sloped sided basket 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 Your Own Cloth Napkins with Mitered Corners
Complete free directions for sewing your own cloth napkins with mitered corners can be found here.
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Bunny Door Stop
Come Spring, I'm always saying leave the door open... This free sewing project will serve as a reminder to leave the door open.
Sew Your Own Fitted Sheets
Find everything you need to know to sew your own bed sheets here. Full directions to make 45" wide fabric into bed sheets or convert flat sheets to fitted sheets.
Sew an Armchair Sewing Organizer
Keep your hand sewing for relaxing and have every thing you need at hand by sewing this handy arm chair sewing organizer.
Armchair Organizer or Remote Control Holder
Keep remote controls and other paraphernalia organized and where you can find them by sewing an armchair organizer to match your decor. You'll find step by step directions here.
How to Sew a Basic Curtain Panel
A straight simple curtain panel is an easy project if you take things one step at a time. Learn how to sew a basic straight curtain panel here.
Calculate Fabric Needs to Sew Simple Panel Curtains
Calculating the amount of fabric you need to buy when you want to make curtains is the second step... measuring and deciding what you want is the first. Learn more about calculating the amount of fabric you need to purchase to make your own curtains here.
Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Clothes Pin Bag
You'll find free directions to make your own pattern and clothes pin bag, that will last for years. Mine lasted 5 years left outside all the time, even through winters.
Sew a Fleece Blanket with Cotton Quilting Charm
You'll find free directions to sew a cotton and fleece fabric blanket, that can add color and patterns to your home decorating here. Two sizes are provided to sew a baby blanket, doll blanket, pet blanket or couch throw.
Free Pillow Patterns
Find a photo and links to every thing you need to sew the free pillow patterns available on this site.
Free Step By Step Directions to Add a Ruffle to a Pillow
A ruffle added to the edge of a pillow changes the entire look of a pillow. You'll find free directions to show you how to add a ruffle to a pillow here.
Sew an Embellished Pillow Front With Fabric Flowers
This embellished pillow front is done by shadow appliqué of artificial fabric flowers. A diffused amount of color adds a subtle touch.
Free Directions to Sew a Pillow Cover with a Zipper Back
Adding a zipper to a pillow cover gives you the versatility to remove the pillow cover to wash the cover and preserve the pillow form. Find free directions to sew a pillow cover with a zipper in the back of the pillow cover here.
Bed Linens Decorate the Bathroom
Have you ever had a set of bedding that you just couldn't part with? I had a set my grandmother had given me many years ago. See how I put them to use in the bathroom!
Fleece Blanket with Cotton Quilt Charm
This blanket makes a quick gift or home accessory. It utilizes the warmth and comfort of fleece yet has the charm of a cotton quilt. The smaller version of the instructions below is adored by our cat for her favorite spot to lounge.
Back Seat Vehicle Organizer
Use these free directions to create your own organizer to keep back seat clutter under control. Full photos and step by step directions can be found here.
Welcome Spring Yard Flag
Full directions with templates for letters and bright spring flowers.
Home Decorating
Index of articles about pillows, dust ruffles, duvet covers and more to meet your home decorating needs. Includes a basketball pillow and a football pillow.
Sew Your Own Pillowcases
I had never even heard of housewife pillowcases until I searched for the best pillowcase directions I could find. You'll find a vast assortment of free directions to suit any learning style here.
Kitchen Sewing Projects
Index of articlesof projects to make in your sewing room for your kitchen and a quick recipe to get you back to the sewing room, that have been presented on this About Sewing site.
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