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How To Make A Fleece Blanket
Is there any thing more comforting than snuggling up with a cozy blanket to watch television or read a book? Here is a very simple blanket to make with fleece and gain warmth beyond belief, for the blanket's weight.
How To Hem Pants
Information on how to adjust, take up, or let down the hem in a pair of pants can be found here. With information to obtain professional results.
How To Thread A Sewing Machine
Sewing machines are handed down and found at yard sales all the time. Very few of these machines still have the owners manual with them. Here you will find basic directions for threading a sewing machine.
How To Sew Canning Jar Fabric Covers
Dress up your canning jars with these simple to make fabric covers! Find full free directions here.
How to Sew a Simple Throw 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.
How To Thread A Needle
Threading a sewing needle can be an exasperating task. Here are a few suggestions to make the job easier.
How To Sew A Simple Sachet
Here's a simple project that makes a great little gift or package decoration. A simple sachet is a great beginner sewing project. You'll find free directions here.
How To Grade a Seam
Grading a seam is done to eliminate bulk. Learn how to grade a seam, and why grading a seam makes a difference.
How To Sew on a Flat Button
Simple to follow text directions to learn how to sew on a flat button.
How To Sew a Hanging Dish Towel - Free Patterns & Directions
Hanging dish towels are a great way to have towels where you need them, when you need them. Sew them yourself to have the color and type you want! You'll find free patterns and directions here.
How To Pre-Shrink Trims
We've all seen shriveled up trim on a garment. We've pressed with all our might to get it smooth. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Pre-shrink your trim before sewing and prevent this problem!
How To Sew Flat Felled Seams
Flat felled seams are usually used on jeans. They create a strong, durable seam using nothing more then a straight stitch machine. Find directions here.
How To Sew A Baby Receiving Blanket
All babies need blankets! Here are directions to make your own for a special gift, or to save money at the store.
How To Sew a Christmas Tree Skirt - 72" Finished Skirt for a Large Tree
Simple directions to sew a Christmas tree skirt can be found here.
How To Sew a Simple Envelope Back Pillow Cover
These simple directions allow you to change your pillows without the expense of buying new forms or stuffing. Find free, simple directions here.
How To Sew a Scented Hot Pad
This simple project is a great way to protect your table and depending on the scent you use, you can make your family think they are having hot apple pie. Find free full directions here.
How To Sew on a Shank Button
Simple to follow text directions to learn how to sew on a shank button.
How To Preshrink Fabric Before Sewing
Preshrinking fabric before you start cutting and sewing is the only way to assure that the finished item will not shrink. Learn how to preshrink fabric here.