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A Custom Bed Cover by Painting Fabric

Have you ever wasted all kinds of time searching for the perfect fabric to never find it? Did you settle or did you make you own fabric by painting exactly what you want in the colors you want? These directions will guide you through everything you need to know to design your own fabric.

Free Sewing Pattern for a Bolster Pillow with Candy Wrapper Style Pillow Cover

A bolster pillow offers you many possibilities. This free sewing pattern and directions will guide you through sewing a removable cover for a bolster pillow with ends on the pillow like a twisted candy wrapper. A great way to add to your throw pillow collection with a varied shape.

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 a Pillowcase - Standard, Queen, King or Travel Pillow

Sewing your own pillowcase is all straight sewing. Making a pillow case is a great beginner project, a great way to have the color, print and fabrics you want and a great way to save money.

Free Instructions to Sew a Pillowcase with a Ruffle Hem

A pillowcase is a simple to sew sewing project. These free instructions guide you through every step to sew a pillowcase with a ruffle on the hem end of the pillowcase. A ruffled edge pillowcase is a great way to spruce up a bed and make things cozy.

Sew Your Own Custom Bed Skirt-Dust Ruffle for Long Beds & Non Standard Bed Sizes

Follow these free step by step directions to sew a bed skirt for any size bed. The stores have all kinds of bed skirts...as long as the bed is one of their standard sizes and height from the bed. Extra long dorm beds don't find those standards yet under the bed storage is very popular. Sew your own bed skirt to hide the under the bed storage and have the room look nice.

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.

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 Sewing Pattern to Sew a Fabric Toilet Paper Roll Cover

An extra roll of toilet paper is a necessity in any bathroom. Having that roll covered makes it home decor friendly but still findable when the need arises. Use this free pattern to sew your own toilet paper roll cover in any fabric you choose to match your bathroom rather than be stuck with a purchased toilet paper roll cover that doesn't match and you don't even like.

Free Sewing Pattern to Sew a Toilet Paper Roll with Cover Straight Sides

It can be almost impossible to find a toilet tissue roll cover that is one you like and one that matches everything else in your bathroom. A simple solution is to sew your own fabric toilet tissue cover in the fabric of your choice to have a perfect match. This free sewing pattern makes the solution an economical and fun way to make your own toilet paper cover!

Free Pattern and Directions to Sew Your Own Stand Mixer or Blender Cover

This free pattern and directions will guide you through everything you need to sew your own cover for your stand mixer.

Free Directions to Sew a Custom Tablecloth

You'll find free directions to sew a custom round, square, oval or rectangle tablecloth here.

Thanksgiving and Halloween Pumpkin Pillow Decoration

Follow this free sewing pattern to make your own Halloween and Thanksgiving Decorations. This free pillow pattern and directions is available in two sizes and makes a decoration that can be used for both holidays.

Sew an Embellished Pillow Front With Fabric Flowers

This embellished pillow front is done by shadow applique of artificial fabric flowers. A diffused amount of color adds a subtle touch on a beautiful pillow.

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.

Free Directions to Sew Your Own Strong Durable Log Carrier Bag for Firewood

This free pattern will guide you through everything you need to sew your own strong, durable log carrier that works like a bag for carrying in the firewood. The construction of the handles makes it easy to carry without handles that cut into your hand. Make two so you have one for each and.

How to Make the Base Pattern Pieces to Sew a Pet Bed

This free pattern is easy to make when you follow these free step by step directions to create the free sewing pattern to sew a pet bed. Use this free sewing pattern to create a comfortable spot for you cat or small dog to leave their hair instead of them leaving it on the couch. You'll find a free pattern and directions here.

Exploring and Using Fabric Bowls

Fabric bowls are a fun sewing project that rapidly gained popularity. Enjoy browsing the bowls I have made and how I am using them. Learn how to make a great kitchen table center piece and to use fabric you may not have thought of. The centerpiece instructions create a centerpiece using stale rolls, a fabric bowl and dried baby's breath. Find more here!

Easter Egg Pillows - Free Sewing Pattern and Directions to Decorate for Easter

Use this free sewing pattern to sew Easter egg pillows to decorate your home. Follow the suggestions to decorate your home or yard with Easter egg pillows that can be used year after year. Add a pocket so your Easter egg pillows can be part of the Easter egg hunts that everyone enjoys on Easter. A simple sewing project that allows your creativity to embellish wonderful Easter eggs.